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Cemeteries in Knox County, TN

Knox County, Tennessee has 218 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 11 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Knoxville (123), Mascot (39) and Farragut (22). Among them are 18 church cemeteries (8%), 5 Christian cemeteries (2%) and 5 veterans cemeteries (2%).

218
cemeteries
11
towns represented
1
historic
18
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Knox County?

We list 218 cemeteries in Knox County, Tennessee. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.

Where are burial records for Knox County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Tennessee vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.

Can I visit family cemeteries in Knox County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Tennessee law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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