![]() ![]() Joseph Jackson returned as proprietor for a short time then retired. Unfortunately, by 1842, Pickettįound himself deeply in debt consequently, the hotel was sold at public auction. Pickett remodeled the hotel and renamed it Pickett's Hotel later it was re-named City Hotel. Joseph was proprietor for 13 years then the hotel was sold in 1836 to James Pickett who wanted to open his own Once again the hotel became the most popular social gathering spots in Main and Gay Streets to the old Hume's' property. ![]() Little is known about the property until 1823 when General Joseph Jackson moved his Jackson's Hotel from the corner of Gave up his lease and the building was up for rent. In 1819, President Andrew Jackson came to Knoxville and was a guest of Knoxville House. With its 13 guest rooms, bar, ballroom, and dining room, the hotel became a place for many Rhea rented the building from Thomas Hume's' widow and re-named it Archie Ray's Tavern The building was completed in 1817 and its first occupant was a Humes died on SeptemberĢ3, 1816, shortly before the construction was completed. In 1813 he began constructing a hotel/tavern which was to be named the Thomas Hume's House. Over the years Humes increased his holdings until he owned the entire block. Humesīuilt a general store on the property and soon became a very wealthy as well as a highly respected leader in the community. In 1801 Thomas Humes purchased a 1,200 foot lot in downtown Knoxville lot number 38 was included in this parcel. Lot to Thomas Humes and James Pardis for $8. The lot where the present-dayīijou Theater now stands was included in the parcel as lot number 38 it was 47.8 square feet. General James White received a grant of 110 acres for his services in the American military. The saga of the Bijou Theater began just after the American Revolution when Serving first as a dwelling and then later as a hotel/theater, the building has continuously been in use since 1819Īnd is the fourth oldest building in Knoxville. Located in the historic section of town, the Bijou Theater in Knoxville has a history that is about as long and colorful as theĬity itself. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |