Each spring, Knoxville’s Dogwood Trails take visitors through some of the city’s most beautiful residential neighborhoods. Flowering dogwoods and colorful gardens line the streets, creating scenic routes that can be enjoyed by car, bicycle, or on foot.
The trails are marked by distinctive pink lines painted along the roads, making them easy to follow during Knoxville’s spring blooming season.
What Are the Dogwood Trails?
The Dogwood Trails began in 1955 as a community effort to showcase Knoxville’s natural beauty. What started with routes through Sequoyah Hills and Holston Hills has grown into a longtime local tradition organized by Dogwood Arts.
The routes pass through established neighborhoods where residents maintain gardens and landscaping that contribute to the seasonal displays. Visitors can also see historic architecture and distinctive homes throughout the city.
Neighborhoods Along Knoxville’s Dogwood Trails
The Dogwood Trails feature 13 neighborhood routes across Knoxville. Each offers a different setting, from historic residential streets to wooded hillsides and riverfront communities.
- Sequoyah Hills
- Holston Hills
- Fountain City
- North Hills
- Fourth & Gill
- Westmoreland
- West Hills
- Deane Hill
- Island Home
- Lakemoor Hills
- South Woodlawn
- Morningside
- Rolling Hills
Some neighborhoods are known for their early 20th-century homes, while others feature larger properties and mature landscaping. The routes offer an opportunity to see different parts of Knoxville that visitors might otherwise miss.
How to Follow the Dogwood Trails
Look for the pink lines painted along neighborhood streets. These markings guide visitors along the designated routes.
Driving is a convenient way to cover longer trails, while walking allows more time to appreciate the gardens and architecture. Because the routes pass through residential neighborhoods, visitors should be mindful of traffic and private property.
The trails are free to enjoy. For current route maps and seasonal information, visit the Dogwood Arts website.