Knoxville: The Misbehaving Women Walking Tour｜United States

Experience the inspiring legacy of Knoxville’s “misbehaving women” on this inspiring walking tour tracing the local fight for women’s suffrage. The battle for women’s right to vote spanned more than 70 years, but the national movement’s victory hinged on determined efforts at the city and state level.

Your guide will introduce you to the courageous trailblazers who refused to stay silent, from early suffrage leaders and daring activists to educators who taught young women to speak their minds. From the Suffrage Memorial on Market Square, where you’ll hear the stories of three women whose influence stretched across Tennessee and beyond. Visit the Farragut Building, an early headquarters and a haven for organizing, and stop at the Old Courthouse, the scene of a memorable confrontation between national suffragist Maud Younger and local authorities.

Discover the Female Institute, where girls were empowered with knowledge and confidence, and the Lyceum and Park House, where Knoxville’s women’s rights foundation was laid. The tour culminates at the Harry and Febb Burn statue, honoring the dramatic vote that secured the 19th Amendment.

This tour is a celebration of courage, civil rights, and the local women who dared to change history—perfect for anyone seeking stories of resilience and progress.