Surgoinsville was chartered in 1815 and named for James Surguine. The town offers, adjacent to it, the second-largest industrial park in Northeast Tennessee, the Phipps Bend Industrial District.
Phipps Bend is a joint venture between the county government of Hawkins County and the city government of Kingsport.
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Top Attractions of Surgoinsville
Surgoinsville Creek Side Park (Covered Bridge)
Beautiful creek park with unique covered bridge walk – located in the city center of Surgoinsville, Tennessee at the corner of Main Street and Long Bend Road. HOURS Dawn to Dusk ADDRESS Surgoinsville Creek Road Surgoinsville, TN 37873
Surgoinsville River Front Park
Surgoinsville River Front Park in the heart of the town runs along the Holston River. The Park features a zero depth entry into the river, covered swings, a horseshoe course, stage, and walking trails including Civil War trail markers. The park also features Surgoinsville’s annual river front festival with
Bellamy Hardware Bluegrass
Bellamy Hardware is located in beautiful downtown Surgoinsville, Tennesse. It was established in 1908 by Neal Bellamy, the family owned and operated the store until 2000. You can feel the history as you walk through and onto the old wood floors. Bluegrass at Bellamy, a great stage for great
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 - 2PM Saturday & Sunday 2PM
Introduction to Surgoinsville, Tennessee
The year was 1750, and whispers of fertile land beyond the Allegheny Mountains drifted like smoke through the frontier taverns. Among those drawn by the siren song of new beginnings was James Surguine, a French Huguenot fleeing religious persecution. With a heart as rugged as the Appalachian peaks and a spirit as resilient as the Holston River’s current, he carved a claim, his axe biting into virgin timber. This, he declared, would be his haven, his Surgoinsville.
Life in the valley was a symphony of sweat and song. Log cabins rose like mushrooms, fields yielded bounties of golden wheat, and the clang of hammer on forge echoed through the rising town. James, a man of vision, laid out streets grid-like, dreaming of a bustling trade center. But fate, like the mountain winds, can be fickle. The Revolutionary War swept through the valley, leaving scars deeper than musket wounds. Surgoinsville, barely born, lay dormant, its dreams buried beneath the ashes of conflict.
Decades of quietude followed. Children’s laughter replaced the clash of steel, and the town, stripped of its founder, sank into a peaceful slumber. It was Abigail, James’s fiery granddaughter, who rekindled the embers of Surgoinsville’s spirit. In 1815, with eyes like flint and tongue laced with honey, she rallied the townsfolk. From the ashes of neglect, they raised a courthouse, its brick face a defiant testament to their resilience. Surgoinsville, finally, was officially born.
But even a town with grit has growing pains. The Civil War ripped through the valley, brother against brother, friend against friend. Surgoinsville, caught in the crossfire, became a crossroads of heartache. Yet, from the ashes of division, rose unity. The town, like a phoenix, rebuilt, its spirit forged anew in the fires of hardship.
The 20th century saw Surgoinsville embrace both tradition and progress. Carriages gave way to cars, the clang of the blacksmith to the rumble of factories. The Phipps Bend Industrial Park, a leviathan of steel and glass, rose just outside its borders, its smokestacks painting the sky with dreams of prosperity.
Today, Surgoinsville stands, a testament to the indomitable spirit of its founder and the generations who followed. In its weathered streets and stoic homes, whisper the echoes of a rich past. On courthouse steps, where Abigail once rallied, children now play, their laughter a promise of a bright tomorrow. Surgoinsville, the town born of resilience, still whispers its story, a testament to the human spirit’s unwavering thirst for life, liberty, and the pursuit of a dream.
And so, the story of Surgoinsville continues, a saga woven from hardship and hope, echoing through the valley like the murmur of the Holston River, a testament to the enduring spirit of a town born and reborn, a vibrant mosaic of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Surgoinsville Covered Bridge Park
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Due to its overall mild climate in summer and winter, There really is never a bad time to visit Surgoinsville; However, many people enjoy the beautiful spring burst of color across it’s landscape in April. Also, throughout the summer months from May – October, Surgoinsville offers the best access to the Holston River at Surgoinsville River Front Park. Also, stop-by and have lunch in the Surgoinsville Covered Bridge Park.
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Surgoinsville Businesses
Budget Blinds of Rogersville
If you’ve been thinking about transforming your home’s interior into something truly special, Budget Blinds of Rogersville is here to help CONTACT David Back, OwnerPhone : 423-295-8800Email: Rogersville@budgetblinds.com ADDRESS 125 Stapleton Lane, Suite #1Rogersville, TN 37857 WEBSITE Visit Website
Hawkins County Library System
The Hawkins County Library System will provide a welcoming environment for learning and community enrichment. CONTACT Visit Website ADDRESS Rogersville Location: 407 East Main Street, Suite 1 Rogersville, TN 37857 Phone: (423)272-8710 Fax: (423)272-9261 Church Hill Location: 412 East Main Blvd.
Sheds 365 Sales, LLC
HANDMADE AND BUILT TO LAST Sheds 365® offers American–made storage solutions that raise the bar for the whole industry. Our innovative manufacturing facilities are producing superior quality buildings that are sold at an affordable price. Every shed, barn, garage and metal building is handmade and built to last, which
Thread Bank
A connected financial ecosystem that will help you build value without building your own systems. We use our technology platform and charter to empower individuals, entrepreneurs, fintechs, and brands to integrate fully compliant financial solutions into their customer experience. CONTACT Visit Website
Hawkins County Gas Utility
Serving clean, safe, economical natural and propane gas to Hawkins County CONTACT Visit Website ADDRESS Rogersville Office: 202 Park Blvd Rogersville, TN 37857 Mount Carmel Office: 447 Main St E Mt Carmel, TN 37645 PHONE Rogersville:
Horizon Credit Union Mt Carmel
Since 1932, we’ve been Known For Loans and we’re celebrating our 90th Anniversary! HOURS Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 5:00 Saturday & Sunday: Closed ADDRESS 130 W. Main Street Mt Carmel, TN 37645 PHONE 423-398-5860
Isaiah House
Isaiah 117 provides a comforting home where these children instead can be brought to wait – a place that is safe with friendly and loving volunteers who provide clean clothes, smiles, toys, and snuggly blankets. This space allows children to receive the comfort and care they need while child
Blue Ridge Electrical Service
Welcome to Blue Ridge Electrical Service! We pride ourselves in providing friendly, reliable and professional electrical services. Licensed and insured electrician Chad Schmidt will ensure that your job is done right and on time! No job is too small. HOURS Monday - Friday:7:00 -
Connections Network
Volunteer Connection is transforming the way residents learn about local faith-based & nonprofit organizations that are working in our communities. ADDRESS 405 S Armstrong Rd #8 Rogersville, TN 37857 PHONE (423) 272-7379 WEBSITE Our Website
Bellamy Hardware Bluegrass
Bellamy Hardware is located in beautiful downtown Surgoinsville, Tennesse. It was established in 1908 by Neal Bellamy, the family owned and operated the store until 2000. You can feel the history as you walk through and onto the old wood floors. Bluegrass at Bellamy, a great stage for great
Rural Health Services Consortium, Inc.
Rural Health Services Consortium, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation, which was founded in June 1985. The mission of the Consortium is to provide affordable, quality healthcare to all who seek medical treatment in the Northeast Tennessee area. CONTACT 1-800-968-4200
Symmco, Inc
Symmco is a trusted source for innovative solutions to some of today’s toughest design challenges. With unique technical expertise and extensive manufacturing capabilities, the company supplies some of the most prominent manufacturers in the world with custom PM products. In fact, Symmco parts are used in a wide variety
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 - 2PM Saturday & Sunday 2PM
Surgoinsville, Tennessee Parks
Surgoinsville Creek Side Park (Covered Bridge)
Beautiful creek park with unique covered bridge walk – located in the city center of Surgoinsville, Tennessee at the corner of Main Street and Long Bend Road. HOURS Dawn to Dusk ADDRESS Surgoinsville Creek Road Surgoinsville, TN 37873
Surgoinsville River Front Park
Surgoinsville River Front Park in the heart of the town runs along the Holston River. The Park features a zero depth entry into the river, covered swings, a horseshoe course, stage, and walking trails including Civil War trail markers. The park also features Surgoinsville’s annual river front festival with
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