The following day , Burnside and his main force occupied the city , welcomed warmly by the local populace .
One of Burnside 's cavalry brigades reached Knoxville on September 2 , virtually unopposed .
The following day , Burnside and Burnside 's main force occupied the city , welcomed warmly by the local populace .
One of Burnside 's cavalry brigades reached Knoxville on September 2 , virtually unopposed .