East Tennessee Visitor’s Guide
East Tennessee Visitor’s Guide is your source for travel and tourism in East Tennessee.
Explore the history, adventure and diversity East Tennessee has to offer.
Thomas Amis Historic Site
Join us at the Historic Amis Mill & Thomas Amis Grounds for Events, Great Food, Weddings, Tours and Our Visitor Center, all with wonderful views of our Tennessee Mountain's. HOURS Tuesday - Saturday 11AM - 9 PM Sunday 11AM - 7PM Closed Mondays
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum explores how evolving sound technology shaped the success of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and highlights how this rich musical heritage still thrives in the Appalachian region and beyond. HOURS REGULAR HOURS Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Visitor Guide: Rogersville
Rogersville, settled in 1775 and often seen to be “Tennessee’s best kept Secret” and has some of the most interesting historic sites. Some of these sites include: Tennessee’s first post office as well as the first newspaper printed in Tennessee “The Knoxville Gazette”, and the home of Davy Crockett’s family and
National & State Parks in East Tennessee with Map
East Tennessee is home to a number of beautiful national and state parks. Here are a few of the most popular ones: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. It is home
Visitor Guide: Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee: A Story of Rivers, Railroads, and Resilience Chattanooga's history is a captivating tapestry woven through centuries of Native American presence, strategic positioning, industrial booms, and cultural transformations. QUICK NAVIGATION Introduction to Chattanooga Events Top Attractions in Chattanooga Share this Place
NPAC
THE MISSION of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is to perpetuate a commitment to the performing arts for Greeneville, Greene County, neighboring counties, and the region including East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and Southwestern Virginia. We believe that a flourishing arts and cultural community enhances our quality of life, produces community
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East Tennessee’s Contributions to Science
East Tennessee - Contributions to Science Nestled amongst the rolling hills and verdant valleys of East Tennessee, a spirit of discovery has long thrived. Its story isn't just etched in the Appalachian rock formations, but woven into the fabric of scientific progress. Here, amidst the echoes of history, whispers of groundbreaking
A Music Weekend in East Tennessee
East Tennessee - A Land Steeped in Music Heritage In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, where mist dances with melody, lies East Tennessee, a land steeped in musical heritage. Its vibrant history unfolds not just in museums and dusty archives, but on stages pulsating with life, where the echoes
Dayton, Tennessee: Beyond the Scopes Trial – History, Adventure, and Southern Charm Await
Dayton, Tennessee: Beyond the Scopes Trial - History, Adventure, and Southern Charm Await The summer sun beat down on Dayton, Tennessee in 1925. The air crackled with anticipation, a far cry from the usual quiet hum of this small town. John Scopes, a high school science teacher, was on trial for
Fun Travel Stops along Interstate 75 in Southeast Tennessee
Running along Interstate 75 in East Tennessee is Highway 11. Here you can quickly jump off of Interstate 75 and enjoy a more relaxing and scenic drive and discover some fun travel spots for the entire family. We start our tour just south of Knxoville, Tennessee and include the towns of Loudon, Philadelphia,
Athens Tennessee: Tips for Tourists
Our History and Tourist Tips for Athens, Tennessee Athens, Tennessee, boasts a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. Here's a glimpse into its past: Early Days (1822): Founded in 1822, Athens was named after the famous Greek city, possibly due to its perceived resemblance. The town was strategically placed
Trails to consider when hiking in Northeast Tennessee
Laurel Run Park and Bays Mountain are two of the best hiking spots in East Tennessee, and for good reason. Both parks offer a variety of trails for all skill levels, as well as stunning scenery and opportunities to explore nature. Here is a more detailed look at each park:
Historic 360 Video Tours
Hawkins County Courthouse
The Hawkins County Courthouse is the seat of county government for Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States, located in the city of Rogersville. It was built in 1836, it is one of six antebellum courthouses still in use in Tennessee, and it is the second oldest courthouse still
Tennessee Newspaper and Printing Museum
In the year 1791, George Roulstone, the first printer to enter the State of Tennessee, took his press apart in Fayetteville, North Carolina, packed it on horses’ back or in wagons and trekked over the trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Holston Valley where Kingsport
Swift Museum & Price Public School
The Incredible Story of an Early African-American College All that remains of a sprawling Swift Memorial College complex is a restored building that now serves as memorial museum and warm, accommodating public gathering space. HOURS Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:
Visitor Guide: Knoxville
James White, the founder of Knoxville, established his home here in 1786 as a fort and cluster of cabins. By 1791, the community was renamed Knoxville and enjoyed status as capital of the Southwest
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