Knoxville will follow the example of Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville to reopen an antique bridge for pedestrians.

For years, the Mississippi River was a roadblock for travelers – either to be forded or boated across. But, on Jan. 23, 1855, the first bridge across the river opened.

Let’s dive into the longest bridges across the state ... cantilevered through truss bridge has two rail lines and a ...