Mabry-Hazen House, House museum on Mabry's Hill in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
Mabry-Hazen House is an Italianate-style residence on Mabry's Hill overlooking downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Built in 1858, the building sits on a sprawling property and contains over 2,500 original artifacts spanning 130 years of one family's life.
The house was built in 1858 and served in 1861 as headquarters for Confederate General Felix Zollicoffer. Union forces later occupied the grounds to establish defensive positions during the conflict.
The house displays how a wealthy family lived across generations, with rooms that preserve the daily life of the 1800s. Visitors can see how people once lived, ate, and worked without much of the space being altered.
The museum is located on Dandridge Avenue and can be visited on guided tours with staff who help navigate through the many rooms. Saturdays require advance reservations, and it is wise to check current visiting conditions before planning your trip.
Writer Mark Twain mentioned the property in his works and documented a shooting incident from 1882 that took place on the grounds. The event was part of the conflicts that shaped the region during that era.
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