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.
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
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: Bristol
The "Birthplace of Country Music" and the home to the "Bristol Motor Speedway". On the border of Tennessee and Virginia, where rivers flow and mountains whisper, a city is about to be birthed. Joseph Anderson, a man with vision in his eyes and a fiddle clutched in his hand, lays claim
East Tennessee Welcome Centers & Chambers
East Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Listings East Tennessee Chamber of Commerce's provide services to their members and to assist travellers. Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 13 North Jackson Street Athens, TN 423-745-0334
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
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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
Fun & Educational Travel with Kids in East Tennessee
There are many family fun and educational things to do with kids in East Tennessee. Here are a few ideas: Visit Dollywood. Dollywood is a theme park and resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state, and for good reason. Dollywood has something
Stop-by Bulls Gap, Tennessee
Here are some interesting places you can visit during a quick stop when traveling down Interstate 81 in East Tennssee and passing Bulls Gap, Tennessee: Archie Campbell Museum Complex: A museum dedicated to the life and work of Archie Campbell, a country music singer and comedian. Visit Website Bulls Gap Railroad
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:
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
Where to hold your next small business meeting?
Planning a small business meeting or convention? Looking for something new and different? If you are looking for a place to hold a small business meeting or convention? We have listed a few places in East Tennessee offering event space and are located around many local restaurants, a variety of
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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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