McBee Ferry Landing: This property is just upriver from the historic Mascot Bridge. In 1929, the Mascot Bridge replaced McBee Ferry as an access point to cross the Holston River. The bridge was completed in 1930 and is commonly referred to as the Rainbow Bridge for its unique arches, and is said to be an upside-down version of the Henley Bridge in Knoxville with three arches on top of the roadway, instead of below it, as on Henley Street Bridge.
Legacy Parks conveyed the property to Knox County in 2020 for the property to become a public park. Knox County constructed a new entrance and parking area, upgraded the boat ramp and added picnic tables and a walking path. The park officially opened in March 2023.
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