Maryville Historic Timeline
1795
On July 11, Territorial Governor William Blount signs legislative act establishing both Maryville and Blount County. Six commissioners choose 50 acres adjacent to John Craig's fort for the new town.
1797
Maryville 's first school opened on Lot 120
1799
Town of Maryville, 4 years old, now contains public buildings, taverns, businesses, a church and 20 homes.
On July 11, Territorial Governor William Blount signs legislative act establishing both Maryville and Blount County. Six commissioners choose 50 acres adjacent to John Craig's fort for the new town.
1797
Maryville 's first school opened on Lot 120
1799
Town of Maryville, 4 years old, now contains public buildings, taverns, businesses, a church and 20 homes.
1813
Sam Houston enlists in the regular army March 24 at Courthouse Square in Maryville
1819
Southern and Western Seminary, the future Maryville College, is started by Dr. Isaac Anderson on Lot 42. Enrollment: 5 students
1832
Maryville Religious and Literary Intelligencer ,edited by Darius Hoyt, becomes Maryville's first newspaper
1837
On December 16, town of Maryville is incorporated, with 7 aldermen to be elected each year
1845
Barbecue held in honor of Sam Houston at old fairgrounds (intersection of Harper and Aluminum Avenues)
1850
Maryville census: 513 residents
New incorporation completed; Dr. Samuel Pride elected first mayor of Town of Maryville
1861
Maryville population declines as young men eagerly rush to join federal army or new Confederate Army. Town divided on question of secession
1863
On December 5, large Union force under command of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman occupies Maryville en route to relieve Gen. Ambrose Burnside at Knoxville. Gen. Sherman's headquarters were in Pride Mansion, present location of Maryville Municipal Building
1864
Much of Maryville destroyed by fire set by Confederates attempting to dislodge Federal soldiers barricaded in courthouse. Federal soldiers surrender to cannon fire
1867
W. B. Scott and son, founders of first newspaper published by blacks in Tennessee, move their press to Maryville and begin publication of Maryville Republican
Local blacks and Friends begin operation of school in log building at site of current AME Zion Church in effort to educate freed blacks
1869
W. B. Scott, local newspaper publisher, becomes Maryville's first black mayor
1878
Maryville Friends Normal and Preparatory School moves to former home of Mayor Samuel Pride, affording more space for increased enrollment
1879
Citizens petition State General Assembly to dissolve town corporation to regain control of sale of liquor; petition granted March 24; Maryville unincorporated
1883
Maryville Times established by A. J. Neff and son George as weekly until 1921 and semi-weekly until 1944, when it becomes Maryville-Alcoa Daily Times
1892
Maryville Electric Light and Power Co. receives charter to provide both hydro and steam generated power
Sam Houston enlists in the regular army March 24 at Courthouse Square in Maryville
1819
Southern and Western Seminary, the future Maryville College, is started by Dr. Isaac Anderson on Lot 42. Enrollment: 5 students
1832
Maryville Religious and Literary Intelligencer ,edited by Darius Hoyt, becomes Maryville's first newspaper
1837
On December 16, town of Maryville is incorporated, with 7 aldermen to be elected each year
1845
Barbecue held in honor of Sam Houston at old fairgrounds (intersection of Harper and Aluminum Avenues)
1850
Maryville census: 513 residents
New incorporation completed; Dr. Samuel Pride elected first mayor of Town of Maryville
1861
Maryville population declines as young men eagerly rush to join federal army or new Confederate Army. Town divided on question of secession
1863
On December 5, large Union force under command of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman occupies Maryville en route to relieve Gen. Ambrose Burnside at Knoxville. Gen. Sherman's headquarters were in Pride Mansion, present location of Maryville Municipal Building
1864
Much of Maryville destroyed by fire set by Confederates attempting to dislodge Federal soldiers barricaded in courthouse. Federal soldiers surrender to cannon fire
1867
W. B. Scott and son, founders of first newspaper published by blacks in Tennessee, move their press to Maryville and begin publication of Maryville Republican
Local blacks and Friends begin operation of school in log building at site of current AME Zion Church in effort to educate freed blacks
1869
W. B. Scott, local newspaper publisher, becomes Maryville's first black mayor
1878
Maryville Friends Normal and Preparatory School moves to former home of Mayor Samuel Pride, affording more space for increased enrollment
1879
Citizens petition State General Assembly to dissolve town corporation to regain control of sale of liquor; petition granted March 24; Maryville unincorporated
1883
Maryville Times established by A. J. Neff and son George as weekly until 1921 and semi-weekly until 1944, when it becomes Maryville-Alcoa Daily Times
1892
Maryville Electric Light and Power Co. receives charter to provide both hydro and steam generated power
1900
Maryville Normal and Preparatory School property purchased by town for use as public school
1907
Town of Maryville incorporated on March 18; Andrew K. Harper elected mayor
1911
Construction completed on West Side School building, built on site of former Pride Mansion and East Side School building, built on Washington Avenue property purchased from Charles Littere
1913
Through efforts of Mayor Everett, land was purchased in north Maryville (now Alcoa) for location of Aluminum Company of America. Maryville High School begun in East Side School with one-year curriculum requirement
1915
Maryville Fire Department organized, alderman John H. Mitchell, chief, plus 32 volunteers, 4 hand-drawn hose reels and 2,000 feet of fire hose
1916
City's first water system completed, including 85-foot tall water storage tower adjacent to Fort Craig Elementary School
1917
Maryvillians called into WWI service, many never to return
1918
High school at East Side (now Fort Craig) location increases curriculum to full four year program, the first four year high school in county
1919
First public library opens in room over Service Barber Shop, Miss A. Belle Smith, librarian
Town of Maryville officially changed to City of Maryville
1921
N. L. Brewer named first chief of police
1928
East Side School renamed Fort Craig School, housing only primary grades
1931
William J. Hale School opened to serve black community; Mrs. Octavia B. Hoard, principal
1938
New Maryville High School cornerstone laid in March; old school building (former Freedmen's Institute of 1873) is razed
1940
As threat of war looms, first draft registration held at alumni gym on college campus
1947
Blount Memorial Hospital opened, capacity: 50 beds
1950
Responding to world crisis, Maryvillians volunteer for service in Korea
1953
Sam Houston Elementary School opened;1954
New Fort Craig School, second modern elementary school, completed
1956
Municipal building built on old West Side School site; dedicated May 26
1958
Fluoridation introduced into city water supply
1963
Black students enroll at Maryville High for the first time
1965
On November 16, Rodney Lawler appointed City Administrator
1967
Sandy Springs Park and Evrett Park constructed under Open Space Grant Program; cost: $500,000
1968
John Sevier Elementary School opens in August to 600 students in east side of Maryville
1971
Governor Winfield Dunn kicks off September 28 New Town Celebration recognizing renovation of downtown
1976
Bicentennial Park dedicated July 4 to honor our nation's founding
1978
Maryville native Lamar Alexander elected 53rd governor of Tennessee after a year-long campaign walk across state in red checked shirt
1981
Blount County Public Library dedicated by governor Alexander
1982
Groundbreaking for Foothills Mall
1984
Inter-city connector (U.S. 321) connecting Morganton Road with Washington Avenue opens December 1
1988
Groundbreaking for Nippondenso Tennessee, Inc., major auto parts plant employing approximately 900
1990
Police department receives national accreditation, the first agency in East Tennessee and 3rd in state to achieve this goal
1991
Maryville Animal Shelter opens, serving Blount County
1995
Foothills Elementary School opens to serve students on the west end of Maryville
Maryville celebrates its 200th Anniversary with the dedication of two monuments in the Bicentennial Park (Greenbelt)
1996
Maryvillians vote to legalize liquor by the drink
1998
Maryville-Alcoa Greenway Trail complete
Ruby Tuesday moves corporate headquarters to downtown Maryville
1999
Mayor Stanley Shields steps down as Mayor of Maryville after 32 years in office
Maryville Normal and Preparatory School property purchased by town for use as public school
1907
Town of Maryville incorporated on March 18; Andrew K. Harper elected mayor
1911
Construction completed on West Side School building, built on site of former Pride Mansion and East Side School building, built on Washington Avenue property purchased from Charles Littere
1913
Through efforts of Mayor Everett, land was purchased in north Maryville (now Alcoa) for location of Aluminum Company of America. Maryville High School begun in East Side School with one-year curriculum requirement
1915
Maryville Fire Department organized, alderman John H. Mitchell, chief, plus 32 volunteers, 4 hand-drawn hose reels and 2,000 feet of fire hose
1916
City's first water system completed, including 85-foot tall water storage tower adjacent to Fort Craig Elementary School
1917
Maryvillians called into WWI service, many never to return
1918
High school at East Side (now Fort Craig) location increases curriculum to full four year program, the first four year high school in county
1919
First public library opens in room over Service Barber Shop, Miss A. Belle Smith, librarian
Town of Maryville officially changed to City of Maryville
1921
N. L. Brewer named first chief of police
1928
East Side School renamed Fort Craig School, housing only primary grades
1931
William J. Hale School opened to serve black community; Mrs. Octavia B. Hoard, principal
1938
New Maryville High School cornerstone laid in March; old school building (former Freedmen's Institute of 1873) is razed
1940
As threat of war looms, first draft registration held at alumni gym on college campus
1947
Blount Memorial Hospital opened, capacity: 50 beds
1950
Responding to world crisis, Maryvillians volunteer for service in Korea
1953
Sam Houston Elementary School opened;1954
New Fort Craig School, second modern elementary school, completed
1956
Municipal building built on old West Side School site; dedicated May 26
1958
Fluoridation introduced into city water supply
1963
Black students enroll at Maryville High for the first time
1965
On November 16, Rodney Lawler appointed City Administrator
1967
Sandy Springs Park and Evrett Park constructed under Open Space Grant Program; cost: $500,000
1968
John Sevier Elementary School opens in August to 600 students in east side of Maryville
1971
Governor Winfield Dunn kicks off September 28 New Town Celebration recognizing renovation of downtown
1976
Bicentennial Park dedicated July 4 to honor our nation's founding
1978
Maryville native Lamar Alexander elected 53rd governor of Tennessee after a year-long campaign walk across state in red checked shirt
1981
Blount County Public Library dedicated by governor Alexander
1982
Groundbreaking for Foothills Mall
1984
Inter-city connector (U.S. 321) connecting Morganton Road with Washington Avenue opens December 1
1988
Groundbreaking for Nippondenso Tennessee, Inc., major auto parts plant employing approximately 900
1990
Police department receives national accreditation, the first agency in East Tennessee and 3rd in state to achieve this goal
1991
Maryville Animal Shelter opens, serving Blount County
1995
Foothills Elementary School opens to serve students on the west end of Maryville
Maryville celebrates its 200th Anniversary with the dedication of two monuments in the Bicentennial Park (Greenbelt)
1996
Maryvillians vote to legalize liquor by the drink
1998
Maryville-Alcoa Greenway Trail complete
Ruby Tuesday moves corporate headquarters to downtown Maryville
1999
Mayor Stanley Shields steps down as Mayor of Maryville after 32 years in office
2000
2000
City holds first Foothills Fall Festival
2002
Construction of a new municipal building approved by City Council
2005
City of Maryville moves into new Municipal Center on July 25th.
City holds first Foothills Fall Festival
2002
Construction of a new municipal building approved by City Council
2005
City of Maryville moves into new Municipal Center on July 25th.
