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 the burial site of his grandparents.
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Top Attractions of Rogersville
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 named after presidents which have been
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
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 in use
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 now stands.
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: 11:30~3:30 Saturday:
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 Freemason, who practiced law with another
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 Park and Arboretum and serves as
Rogersville Businesses
ACS Cleaning
Don't let dust and debris linger around your commercial space. When you need a thorough cleaning, get in touch with ACS Cleaning. CONTACT Visit Facebook - Learn More ADDRESS 273 11E Suite ABulls Gap, TN 37711 PHONE 423-588-8941
Red Dog on Main Taproom & Eatery
Red Dog On Main was started in October of 2019 to provide our community with a great gathering and dining experience. We operate on one simple principle and it is our company mission statement. HOURS Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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
Olde Town Emporium
Antiques - Retro - Vintage - New HOURS Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday – Saturday: 11 – 5 Sunday: Closed ADDRESS 212 E Main Street Rogersville, TN PHONE 951-522-8898 WEBSITE Website
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
Rogersville Vision Clinic
Using the latest technology, RVC provides comprehensive eye care exams and management of many eye diseases including Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease, and Macular Degeneration. They are also available for eye trauma, eye pain, redness, and foreign body removal. RVC provides the latest and most fashionable quality frames and lenses,
Farm Bureau Insurance
Rogersville's Hometown Insurance Agent offering: Auto, Homeowners, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, Business, Life, Health. CONTACT Steve Hayworth ADDRESS 3825 Hwy 66 SSuite BRogersville, TN 37857 PHONE 423-272-2126 WEBSITE Visit Website Steve
Apex Bank
Apex Bank is a forward-thinking community bank in the state of Tennessee, progressively looking for ways to re-invent banking for our customers and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to providing the best banking services and overall customer experience. CONTACT
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
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
East Tennessee Real Estate & Appraisal
As licensed appraisers, we possess the extensive know-how and credentials to generate the type of dependable property value opinions that banks and top lending institutions require for home loans. With years of experience under our belt, we're more than ready to take on anything from starter homes to the
State Farm – Sherry Price
Your Hometown Insurance Agent offering: Auto, Homeowners, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, Business, Life, Health, Pet. CONTACT Sherry L. Price ADDRESS 125 Stapleton Lane Suite 4 Rogersville, TN 37857 PHONE 423-272-9806 WEBSITE Visit
The Yates Agency, Inc.
At The Yates Agency, we believe that having a clear focus on our members and strong leadership has led to our successes. Our firm and team have received Nationwide’s top honors; achieving the prestigious All-Star Award and induction into Nationwide’s Hall of Fame.
Rotary Club of Rogersville
The mission of Rotary is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. The Rogersville Rotary club has been serving our community since 1925. MEETINGS 2nd
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
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 -
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 named after presidents which have been
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union
We believe our Calling is to strengthen the Appalachian Highlands community through personalized financial solutions. LOCATIONS Locations WEBSITE Visit Website Our History Originally formed by the employees of Mead Paper Mill (Domtar) in
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
Cynthia Bundren Jackson Realty
Your Real Estate Professional for Service in Rogersville, Tennessee and surrounding areas. CONTACT Visit Website ADDRESS 1111 East Man Street Rogersville, TN PHONE (423) 272-4400 WEBSITE Visit Website
Advance America Financial Services
Advance America Financial Services At Advance America, we believe in better. We believe that setbacks are just opportunities for epic comebacks and we want to help make those comebacks happen. HOURS Monday: 10 - 5 Tuesday: 10 - 5 Wednesday:
First Community Bank
At First Community Bank, we value strong relationships within the communities we serve through a team commitment to excellence. CONTACT Contact Us - Tap Here ADDRESS P.O. Box 820 809 West Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 (423) 272-5800
Salt & Light Boutique
A trendy boutique that carries women’s & children’s clothes & accessories as well as home decor & unique gifts. HOURS Monday – Saturday: 10:30 – 5 Sunday: Closed ADDRESS 207 E Main Street Rogersville, TN PHONE
Rodeway Inn Church Hill, Tennessee
Located just minutes from the scenic hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities at Laurel Run Park, the Rodeway Inn® Church Hill – Tri Cities Area hotel offers an affordable place to stay when visiting northeast Tennessee. CONTACT Visit Website ADDRESS
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:
Array of Hope – Ramos Ministries, Inc.
Array of Hope Ramos Ministries, Inc. We are a multi-dimensional ministry here to meet the needs of the families around us. We provide services to strengthen and improve the quality of lives that we touch. We share the love of Jesus Christ with everyone that comes in contact
Brown’s Custom Fencing & Construction
Since 1989 Brown's Custom Fencing has led the East Tennessee fencing market in Quality, Service and Innovation. East Tennessee fencing customers have learned that we set the highest standards in farm & ranch, residential and commercial fencing. CONTACT Visit Website
Rogersville Marine, Inc.
Since 1974, We have offered full service on Johnson, Evinrude, Suzuki, Yamaha, Mercury and Honda outboard engines. Boat and rv storage and a full service shop with accessories. CONTACT Chuck Smith ADDRESS 8788 Hwy 11 W Mooresburg,
Sweet Liberty
Downtown Rogersville, Tennessee's hometown Bakery, offering cookies, cakes, ice cream and more! CONTACT Tap Here ADDRESS 203 E Washington Street Rogersville, TN 37857 PHONE (423)754-6238 WEBSITE Visit Website
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
Home Place Bed & Breakfast
Built in the early 1800's as a log cabin, The Home Place has been owned by Priscilla Rogers' family since then. Many generations have left their mark on the home by renovating it to meet their needs. Today it is a cozy yet spacious home in a very private
Heritage Communities
Heritage Communities Heritage Communities aims to serve housing needs in the east Tennessee area. Our office is located right off of Main Street in Downtown Rogersville, Tennessee. CONTACT Elizabeth Norton HeritageCommunityLLC@gmail.com ADDRESS 200 East Kyle Street Rogersville,
Introduction to Rogersville
In the heart of Tennessee sits a beautiful secret kept out of the hussle and bussle of the big cities. 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 the burial site of his grandparents.
With year round events for the whole family Rogersville offers its visitors such attractions as “Cruise-In On The Square” where people from all over bring their different types of cars and flashy rides. Not only is it fun for the adults and car lovers, children can find their way to the many inflatables and activities for them to indulge in. Now as fun as that sounds, Rogersville’s big event is Heritage Days, the second full weekend in October, named the “Top Twenty Events In the Southeast for October”. A large scale festival showing the rich history that Rogersville has to offer, including everything from Civil War reenactments to traditional Appalachian music.
Planning to visit Rogersville soon? One of the many historic sites includes the beautiful Hale Springs Inn. Unlike many of the inns that are considered “historic” the Hale Springs Inn is far from dated. From the restaurant and Tavern to the Spa, Hale Springs Inn will keep you happy and relaxed only going a few steps out of your beautiful room. If you are that lucky customer, you could stay in the same room as young King Louis the 14th of France on his botanist tours of America.
Rogersville offers not only year round events and activities, but also is hub for local and out of town shoppers. Walking around Rogersville will help you find gifts and items that you didn’t even know you needed. With a large selection of art galleries Rogersville offers its visitors handmade Jewelry, blown glass, sculptures, and all different types of art. After all your shopping is said and done you can stop into one of the many one of a kind restaurants that Rogersville offers.
When looking for something to do, take a trip to Rogersville and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience tucked into the heart of Tennessee.
History of Rogersville
Rogersville was settled in 1775 by the grandparents of Davy Crockett in what is today downtown Rogersville near Crocketts’ Spring. When the settlers were attacked by Native Americans, all but decimating the family, the Crocketts sold the property to Colonel Thomas Amis.
In 1780, Colonel Amis and John Carter built a fort near the outskirts of Rogersville and Amis built a stone house a few miles away, fortified against attacks. The next year he opened a store, a blacksmith shop, a distillery, a saw and grist-mill, and a tavern.
In 1785, the present day Rogersville area was, for a year, part of Spencer County in the (brief) State of Franklin. A year later, it was relinquished to to North Carolina, which proceeded to name the area part of Hawkins County.
Joseph RogersDuring this year, Joseph Rogers arrived in the area and stayed at a tavern adjacent to Colonel Amis’ home. He fell in love with the Colonel’s daughter, Mary Amis and they married on October 24, 1786, against Colonel Amis’ wishes. Amis later ceded the land he’d purchased from the Crocketts to Joseph Rogers. Rogers had established a tavern of his own around 1784-85 and became a successful businessman.
Rogers lobbied to have the county seat near his home and volunteered his tavern as the first county courthouse in 1787. He and other local settlers, laid out a plan for the town, and the town of Rogersville was chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1789. The plan included a public square, deeded to the town government, which would host the town’s public well and the county courthouse.
“Rogers was the father of fourteen children with Mary. He died on November 6, 1833 at Rogersville, near the hour of midnight. He was buried in Rogers Cemetery, near the founding site of the Town. His wife Mary died a month later, the victim, according to legend, of a broken heart at the loss of her beloved Joseph.” –source Wikipedia
During the Civil War, the residents of Rogersville were divided in their loyalties and this diversity of opinion may have had something to do with why many of the original structures were spared. At various times, buildings were used by either side as Rogersville was the site of a battle for control of the town. It was occupied by the Federal forces but the Confederate army invaded the area and pushed the army across the Holston into Greene County. Confederates maintained control of the town until the end of the war.
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Due to its overall mild climate in summer and winter, There really is never a bad time to visit Rogersville; However, many people enjoy the beautiful spring burst of color across it’s landscape in April. Also, throughout the summer months from May – October, Rogersville hosts a number of events and festivals. These include Cruise-In’s on the Square and in October their biggest festival – Heritage Days.
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Rogersville Parks
Swift Park, Rogersville, Tennessee
Located on Hasson Street, across from Price Public Community Center and the Swift Museum, Swift Park or Swift Mini Park as it was originally known was part of Swift Memorial Jr. College Campus. HOURS Dawn to Dusk ADDRESS
Rogersville City Park
Rogersville City Park consists of forty-two acres of recreational facilities including: three pavilions, four lighted tennis courts, five small picnic shelters, multi-purpose field with stage, walking/jogging trail, playground, fishing (duck pond), outdoor basketball courts, horseshoe pits, six baseball/softball fields, public swimming pool, sand volleyball court, and a disc golf
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 Park and Arboretum and serves as
Downtown Rogersville Pocket Park
Tucked away on Main Street in Downtown Rogersville, Tennessee is our Pocket Park with a Mural of important locations of Rogersville and Hawkins County. HOURS Dawn to Dusk ADDRESS 4335 Main Street Rogersville, TN
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