Old Gray Cemetery — Local services in Knoxville

Unfortunate there seems to be no one really watching this place, "zombies" lurking in the shadows sulking around leaning on trees had me concerned I may step on a needle among all the other litter scattered about. Places where homeless people sleep and the like. Speaking now directly to the layout and beauty of the monuments, which were extremely beautiful and a must see for a history fan visiting knoxville. I always go to graveyards when traveling you learn of the roots of the city so quickly, loved this graveyard, hated the way its being managed, it's a disgrace to see a dope head in sweat pants pacing back and forth and sitting on gravestones and the people of knoxville shouldn't stand for that treatment of...

Easily drivable but better to walk the winding lanes and the short rises of this beautiful old cemetery. Old Gray was founded in 1850 and is a classic example of the "park" style of cemetery, much like Hollywood in Richmond or Auburn near Boston.

Starting with the beautiful entrance on Broadway, you need to also spot the classic stone wall perimeter. Note that the Knoxville National Cemetery has a separate entrance.

Famous interments here include Confederate generals, US Congressmen and Senators, Knoxville mayors, Tennessee governors and even World War I pilot Charles McGhee Tyson who was the namesake for Knoxville's airport (the...

Beautiful and serene. There is a rich civil war history in this cemetery and if you have the time, a great opportunity to lean more about the families and their roles in the conflict.

It is worth noting that the cemetery is located near an underserved community, which is isolated from the main part of the downtown. And, although I did not have any negative interactions, the level of poverty is extreme by many standards and I did not feel 100% secure in the neighbourhood.

The cemetery driveway is in a state of disrepair, so be careful if you have...