Timeline of Knoxville, Tennessee

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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA.

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Prior to 19th century

19th century

20th century

Map of Street Railway Lines of the Knoxville Railway and Light Company c 1912 Map of Street Railway Lines of the Knoxville Railway and Light Company c 1912.png
Map of Street Railway Lines of the Knoxville Railway and Light Company c 1912

21st century

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Bibliography

Published in the 19th century

Published in the 20th century

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Published in the 21st century