What may be the oldest parking garage in America once helped modernize Downtown Knoxville. Now, Pryor Brown Garage faces an uncertain future. Story: https://bit.ly/3XmPkMt More stories on Tennessee's Abandoned Places: https://www.wbir.com/section/abandoned-places Subscribe to WBIR for exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/WBIR10 WBIR Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee produces award-winning, community-centered content "Straight From The Heart" of East Tennessee. We strive to be good citizens, to do what is right, and to be fair and honest. We care. Follow WBIR on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBIRChannel10 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbir Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbirchannel10/ 00:00 Intro 00:24 Start exploring 00:45 Who was Pryor Brown? 00:58 Garage's history 01:44 Abandoned 02:29 Future NOTE: Though many of these buildings are unused and empty, they sit on private property that is still actively used in some cases. Do NOT attempt to unlawfully enter any of these places without permission. Many of them are structurally unsound and pose potential health hazards, like asbestos and lead paint. WBIR contacted all owners and obtained permission prior to visiting.