Visit Greeneville!
A Presidential Group Experience
GREENEVILLE ATTRACTIONS
ANDREW JOHNSON HISTORIC SITE
The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site honors the life of the 17th President. Andrew Johnson's presidency, 1865-1869, illustrates the United States Constitution at work following President Lincoln's assassination and during attempts to reunify a nation torn by civil war. His presidency shaped the future of the United States and his influences continue today.
· Visitor’s Center: Enjoy a brief film about Johnson’s life featuring the voice of actor/senator Fred Thompson. Cast your vote “for” or “against” Johnson’s impeachment on a replica of the original ballot
· Tailor Shop: Look inside this amazing shop of 1831-1843. Listen to recreated sounds of a bygone trade. Lift a tailor’s “goose” and see examples of his handiwork.
· Home: Located across the street
· Homestead w/ original furnishings and belongs
· Cemetery Andrew Johnson was buried atop Signal Hill in 1875. Known today as Monument Hill, the National Cemetery has become is a resting place for America's veterans.
PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON MUSEUM AND LIBRARY AT TUSCULUM COLLEGE
Built in 1841, the Museum is located at Tusculum College, the oldest college in Tennessee. You will find the personal library of President Johnson, along with exhibits of personal artifacts of the President and his family, and the history of the College. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
SHOP & WALK WITH THE PRESIDENT GUIDED TOUR
Tennessee's second oldest town is brought to life as you stroll down the same streets that Andrew Johnson did when he returned from the White House in 1869. Shop at the numerous art and craft galleries located in this historic area. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GREENEVILLE is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places.
GENERAL MORGAN INN
Tour this 1884 Greeneville landmark, named after General John Hunt Morgan. Created from four interconnected “Railroad Hotels,” the historic hotel has been carefully renovated and restored in a beautiful late-Victorian setting. A noted member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America.
MASON ART GALLERY lies just off the inn’s lobby, offering rotating exhibits from modern and traditional art to Presidential wives’ inaugural ball gowns, while historic attractions await discovery throughout Greeneville.
DICKSON-WILLIAMS MANSION
Step into a storied past filled with exquisite antique furnishings, immortal American heroes, and an intriguing history. A prime example of Federal architecture built in 1821. Notable guests included Marquis de Lafayette, three presidents: Andrew Johnson, Andrew Jackson, and James K. Polk, the legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett, and others. A Civil War command center for the Union and the Confederacy.
OLD GREENE COUNTY GAOL
Originally built in 1804-05, the stone jail was near the Andrew Johnson Tailor Shop. The rear of the jail was nearly touching Richland Creek so the creek water would flow through the jail. In 1838, the jail was moved stone by stone to its present site.
NATHANAEL GREENE MUSEUM
Take a walk through Greene County's rich history. Eleven galleries house artifacts depicting the lives of pioneer children, early farmers, soldiers, President Andrew Johnson, African Americans, Victorian era families and much more.
DAVY CROCKET BIRTHPLACE STATE PARK
Beautifully landscaped 105-acre park along the Nolichuckey River features the museum depicting the life of Davy Crockett, replica of Crockett birthplace cabin, camping, swimming pool, picnic areas, fishing and hiking. Visitors Center and museum open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Campground and park open year-round.
DOAK HOUSE MUSEUM
Home of Rev. Samuel Witherspoon Doak, frontier Presbyterian minister and educator who co-founded Tusculum College. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Doak's home built ca. 1830 houses period furnishings and offers educational programs for adults and children.
NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
This is your ticket to some of America’s finest entertainers and stage productions, including Amy Grant, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ronnie Milsap, Bye Bye Birdie, Best of Broadway and more. Plan your next trip to coincide with the center’s next big entertainment event.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough
Enjoy concerts from America’s best loved storytellers in residence from June – November. The annual Storytelling Festival in October draws storytellers and listeners from around the world. Chosen as Top 20 Event in 2007 by Southeast Tourism Society.
Walnut Ridge Llama Farm and Store
Enjoy shopping for unique items and gifts from homemade soaps and primitive candles to clothing made from llama and alpaca fiber created by local and Peruvian artisans.
EVENTS
February – Annual Antique Appraisal Fair & Show: Certified appraisers assess of the value of antiques at a cost of $5 each. Spectators can also shop at the more than 30 vendors that line the hallways to the appraisal site.
May - Iris Festival: This juried arts and crafts fair features more than 100 artisans and craftsmen. The historic streets of downtown Greeneville are lined with crafts, food, entertainment, dancing, a Kid's Korner, storytelling and a Miss Iris Festival Pageant plus a lot more!!
October - Annual Aussie Fall Fest Chillin' N Grillin': Crafts, food, Kid's Zone, storytelling, antique cars and a chili cook off on Saturday and a Bar-B-Q and wings cook off on Sunday.
LODGING AND MEETING SPACE
Click here for information on our lodging facilities and meeting spaces available.
DINING
Greeneville offer numerous group meal options, from “fine” to “casual” dining experiences served in settings that range from historic to modern. Click here for a detailed list of dining establishments.
TRAVEL TIME:
Interstate 81 via Hwy 321: 12 miles
National Storytelling Center: 23 miles
I-40/I-81 Interchange: 35 miles
Pigeon Forge: 65 miles
Bristol: 65 miles
Knoxville: 65 miles
Attractions: Andrew Johnson Historic Site
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The historical tapestry of the country unfurled in this verdant stretch of Tennessee, and today the four-story brick building offers a window into this storied past. Its rich interiors feature mahogany furnishings and 52 spacious guest rooms with high ceilings, restored moldings, woodwork and marble baths alongside such modern amenities as dataports, cable television and Bath & Body Works toiletries.
Andrew Johnson entered politics as a Greeneville alderman and later mayor.
Visit the authentic Andrew Johnson’s Tailor Shop and listen to recreated sounds of a bygone trade, lift a tailor’s “goose” and see examples of his handiwork.
View artifacts of the president at the Andrew Johnson Museum, view a brief film, narrated by
From Tailor to President
Andrew Johnson Historic Site: http://www.nps.gov/anjo
Cemetery: http://www.nps.gov/anjo/cemeteryhist.htm
In the museum area, visitors can read panels which explain the Presidency of Andrew Johnson. Several artifacts are displayed, and highlights of Johnson's administration are covered.
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson is clarified in the museum, and visitors can vote as a Senator in the trial, deciding Johnson's guilt or innocence of the impeachment charges. The voting tickets are replicas of the original tickets to Johnson's impeachment trial, and visitors are encouraged to keep them after the voting tab is removed. The results are tallied and published every year on the May 26, 1868 anniversary of the final Senate vote.
Contact us for “presidential treatment” in planning your next group itinerary.
Phone: 423-638-4111 Fax: 423-638-5345 E-mail: tkinser@greenecop.com
www.VisitGreenevilleTN.com
Greeneville is perfect for group events such as family reunions, church group tours, or vacations with family or friends. Here are just a few reasons for your group to make Greeneville, TN your vacation or meeting destination:
* Our location is convenient. We are wining a day's drive for about 70% of the U.S. population.
* We are in the foodhills of the Appalachian Mountains, with rushing rivers for rafting and fishing and the Cherokee
National Forest for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and other activities.
* the town is ideal for strolling with many historic sites, churches and beautiful antebellum homes.
Attractions:
These are just a few of our many attractions that your group can enjoy:
* Historical sites such as the Andrew JOhnson Homestead, Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park and many beautiful 19th Century homes with period furnishings.
* Over 350 antique dealers as well as numerous shops with handmade crafts and specialty items.
* A quilt lover's paradixe, part of the famous Quilt Trail.
* Family centered activities including llama and goat farms, corn mazes, horseback riding, farm visits, whitewater rafting, fly fishing and much more.
* Seven golf courses and four parks including Kinser Park with campsites, picnic tables, waterslide, putt putt, nature trail and much more.