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.
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
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
Travel Tips & Ideas!
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
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
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:
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
Historic 360 Video Tours
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 height and unobstructed view
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 &
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
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
Subscribe to Stay Up-To-Date
Know about the latest events happening in East Tennessee
We do not spam. You can unsubscribe anytime
