Everly Brothers Honored With Unveiling Of New 'Tennessee Music Pathways' Marker In Knoxville

Don & Phil Everly Memorialized

THE EVERLY BROTHERS were honored with the unveiling of a new “TENNESSEE Music Pathways” marker in EVERLY BROTHERS PARK in KNOXVILLE, with the duo's family, along with city and state officials.The honor was bestowed by the TENNESSEE DEPT. OF TOURIST DEVELOPMENT and VISIT KNOXVILLE.

Said VISIT KNOXVILLE President KIM BUMPAS, “VISIT KNOXVILLE is honored to partner with the TENNESS DEPT. OF TOURIST DEVELOPMENT to unveil the ‘TENNESSEE Music Pathways’ marker at EVERLY BROTHERS PARK. THE EVERLY BROTHERS began performing as a duo in KNOXVILLE, and their music has inspired artists through the decades ever since. Spaces like this further cement KNOXVILLE’s place in AMERICAN music history, and draws visitors from around the world.”

TENEESEE TOURIST commissioner MARK EZELL added, “The ‘TENNESSEE MUSIC PATHWAYS’ were created to preserve, promote and inspire TENNESSEE’s rich and diverse musical heritage. THE EVERYLY BROTHERS not only helped shape the state’s rich music history, but shaped rock-and-roll music around the world, and for that, we are grateful to celebrate them today.” 

EVERLY BROTHERS PARK is the only commemorative park in the U.S. to honor rock 'n' roll duo DON and PHIL EVERLY and features inlaid plaques with signatures and quotes from famous musicians on the impact of the pair on both their careers and rock music around the world. 

On SEPTEMBER 5th, TENNESSEE TOURISM launched the second episode of its new, six-episode podcast series titled “TENNESSEE Music Pathways,” which highlights the state's unique musical stories, performances and interviews with musicians, historians and fans, including the city’s WDVX, Cradle Of Country Music Walking Tour, the TENNESSEE THEATRE and EAST TENNESSEE HISTORY CENTER.

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