Welcome to Cherokee Caverns!
Knoxville's Hidden Treasure. 500 Million Years In The Making
Historic Cherokee Caverns is a beautiful place full of geological wonders and a rich history. The cave is preserved and maintained by faithful volunteers who organize special events throughout the year to share the cave with the community and travelers from around the world.
Here are the answers to frequently asked questions:
CHEROKEE CAVERNS IS WHEELCHAIR, MOBILITY SCOOTER AND STROLLER ACCESSIBLE BUT KEEP IN MIND, THE TERRAIN IS NOT PAVED AND IT IS NOT COMPLETELY FLAT. IT IS A DIRT FLOOR THAT IS BUMPY AND UNEVEN IN SOME PLACES ALONG THE PATH. IF YOU HAVE GOOD WHEELS THAT ARE MADE FOR OUTDOOR TERRAIN, YOU SHOULD BE FINE. OUR PARKING LOT IS GRASS AND THE WALKWAY TO THE CAVE IS GRAVEL AT FIRST THEN IT TURNS TO CONCRETE.
THE CAVE IS ONLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR SPECIAL EVENTS. IT IS NOT A COMMERCIALLY OPERATED CAVE WITH REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND TOURS.
THE CAVE IS NOT OPEN FOR DAILY TOURS OR PRIVATE EVENTS AT THIS TIME.
DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON A LEASH. THEY MUST BE WELL BEHAVED, GOOD WITH CHILDREN AND POTTY TRAINED.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SCHEDULED EVENTS AT CHEROKEE CAVERNS PLEASE SELECT FROM THIS MENU:
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Cherokee Caverns is preserved and maintained by volunteers. The special events we host help pay for insurance, utilities and trail maintenance to keep the cave open to share with the community. We would not be able to do this without you! If you would like to make a donation, click on the donate button. Thank you for your support!
