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Crockett Springs Park
Crockett Springs Park. It was on the 281 Acre grant that Davis Crocket and his wife, Elizabeth Hedge Crockett, Built their log cabin home near the large spring that would be known as crocket spring. This land is now home to Crockett Spring
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
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
Dickson-Williams Mansion
Beginning in 1815 William Dickson, a wealthy Irish merchant and Greeneville’s first postmaster, and his wife Elizabeth Douglas Dickson, began construction of a home for their only child Catharine. HOURS For Hours & Tour Information
Andrew Johnson National Cemetery
Andrew Johnson bought the land that comprises the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in 1852. According to family tradition, Johnson enjoyed coming to this spot for peace and meditation. It afforded superb and unpopulated views of the mountains in the distance. Because of its
Overton Masonic Lodge #5
Founded December 14, 1805, Overton Lodge was, at the time of its formation, a part of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Tennessee. The Lodge was named in honor of John Overton, 1766-1833, by John Williams. Overton was a prominent Tennessee jurist and
Archie Campbell Museum
On the state highway that links Morristown, Tennessee and Jonesboro, in a town called Bulls Gap is the Archie Campbell Museum. It is the birthplace of the famed Hee Haw performer and contains personal items and artifacts from his career.
Lost Sea Adventure
Deep inside a mountain near Sweetwater in East Tennessee is a remarkable body of water known as The Lost Sea. Listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as America’s largest underground lake, the Lost Sea is part of an extensive and historic
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
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
Hale Springs Inn
Hale Springs Inn. Built in 1824 by John A. McKinney and is nestled in the heart of historic downtown Rogersville, Tennessee. The inn features 9 spacious appointed guest rooms and suites all with private baths. The inn has three presidential suites all
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
Greeneville Greene County History Museum
The Greeneville Greene County History Museum is one of only seven museums in America to complete the gold/top tier certification in all six areas of operation with the American Association of State and Local History. HOURS
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
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 -
Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
David (Davy) Crockett was a pioneer, soldier, and politician. He was born near the town of Limestone, Tenn. in 1786. David Crockett Birthplace State Park commemorates the birthplace of this famous Tennessean. In 1817, he moved to Lawrence County. While serving in Congress,
Gray Fossil Site Museum & Hands On! Discovery Center
The ETSU Gray Fossil Site & Museum! Together with our partner, the Hands On! Discovery Center, we are a dynamic hub for science and education in northeastern Tennessee. The world-class paleontological site in our backyard preserves a one-of-a-kind window into the Appalachian Highlands five
Crockett Tavern Museum
The Crockett Tavern Museum is a history museum in Morristown, Tennessee, that commemorates the American folk hero David "Davy" Crockett. The museum was started in 1955, when a popular craze over the legacy of Davy Crockett was at its peak, and opened in
Surgoinsville Area Archives & Museum
Local history is showcased in a big way in our little museum. From early Native Americans to the pioneers; from the Depression to today; discover our people, places and way of life. HOURS Thursday 10AM
Bulls Gap Railroad Museum
Large scale model railroad layouts, souvernirs and T-shirts available. FREE to the Public. Everyone is welcome. HOURS Monday - Saturday: 10 - 5 Sunday: Closed except for Special Events ADDRESS 153 S
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