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Andrew Johnson Hotel

Meet Me at the AJ: A behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the iconic building

The Friends of the Library and Oliver Hospitality are hosting a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the Andrew Johnson Hotel before renovations begin. The event, presented by First Century Bank, is a fundraiser for the Library's Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound (TAMIS). The iconic building has been a defining feature in Knoxville's skyline for nearly 100 years and the tallest in East Tennessee for the first half century of its existence.
Edward and nannie Kline photograph

Edward and Nannie Kline

The picture of 1st U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery Sgt. Edward Kline is a treasure as well as a bit of a mystery.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs wears a fringed frontier jacket with a costume bear character

Read City Adventure Begins

With 500+ kids screaming at the top of their lungs, you’d think the Beatles were in the house—or Taylor Swift. The enthusiasm was real, but the star of the show was books and reading.