Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame located in Knoxville, that is dedicated to preserving the history of women's basketball and honoring the achievements of its greatest players, coaches, and contributors. The Hall of Fame was established in 1999 and is located in a 32,000-square-foot building that includes exhibits, a theater, and a basketball court.

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport of women's basketball. This includes players, coaches, referees, administrators, and other contributors. Each year, a selection committee chooses new inductees based on their achievements and contributions to the game.

Since its establishment in 1999, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame has inducted over 180 individuals. Among the Hall of Fame's most notable inductees are basketball legends such as Pat Summitt, Cheryl Miller, Nancy Lieberman, and Lisa Leslie.

In addition to its hall of fame exhibits, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame also features a variety of interactive exhibits and displays that educate visitors about the history of women's basketball. It also hosts events throughout the year, including basketball clinics, camps, and tournaments.

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is an important institution for the sport of women's basketball, and its location in Knoxville is significant. Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee, where legendary coach Pat Summitt led the Lady Vols to eight national championships and helped to grow the sport of women's basketball in the United States.

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Sight Name: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Sight Location: Knoxville, USA (See walking tours in Knoxville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Knoxville, Tennessee

Create Your Own Walk in Knoxville

Create Your Own Walk in Knoxville

Creating your own self-guided walk in Knoxville is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
University of Tennessee Walking Tour

University of Tennessee Walking Tour

Founded in 1794 as William Blount College, The University of Tennessee (UT) in Knoxville is one of the oldest public universities in the United States. Nowadays, the UT flagship institution features a mix of historic and modern sites which draw many a visitor to the city.

The campus covers nearly 600 acres in downtown’s west end, including over 200 buildings and a faculty of more than 1,700...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Knoxville’s Historical Buildings

Knoxville’s Historical Buildings

Knoxville is often referred to as "The Marble City" for the abundant supply of high-quality marble used in many of its buildings. Noting the wealth of well-preserved historic homes in the city, prominent American architect John Russell Pope even coined his own moniker for it – the "City of Houses".

Indeed, Knoxville's eventful and sometimes turbulent past, dating from...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Downtown Knoxville Walking Tour

Downtown Knoxville Walking Tour

A small town with big-city amenities and a vibrant music scene (a mix of country, bluegrass, and rock), Knoxville, or K-Town as it's popularly shortened by locals, is also often referred to as “the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains,” for its proximity to the national park area, whose marble quarries, in the past, gave it another moniker, The Marble City.

Knoxville was founded in...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles