Sequoyah Hills

Trail begins at 415 Cherokee Boulevard

Knoxville’s first dogwood trail was established in Sequoyah Hills in 1955 and includes some of the city’s most beautiful scenic landscapes. The trail begins on Cherokee Boulevard, which was named for the Indians who were Knoxville’s original ‘first settlers. Many of the streets throughout the neighborhood have Indian names, such as Iskagna, Agawela, Keowee, Taliluna, and Tugaloo and a 1,000- year- old Indian mound rises in the median of Cherokee Boulevard.

Between 1927 and 1929 several landscape features were built, including gateposts at either end of Cherokee Blvd, two fountains (Sunshine Fountain & Panther Fountain), stone benches, and Papoose Park. Cherokee motifs decorate these features, suggesting inspiration from both Cherokee folklore and the Art Deco movement. These early improvements endured as a hallmark of the area and are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In the springtime, the neighborhood rolls out the pink carpet with abundant flowering dogwoods, spectacular landscapes, and a line of ancient cherry trees along the boulevard which is a popular trail for walkers and runners.

For more information, please visit dogwoodarts.com/dogwoodtrailswest