Over two centuries ago, Northeast Tennessee served as the first gateway
for America's westward expansion. Its beautiful surroundings were embraced
by adventurous pioneers and cherished by generations to follow. This is the
home of Revolutionary War heroes and the first settlement west of the 13
colonies, including Tennessee’s oldest town, Jonesborough.
Retrace the steps of restless explorers Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett.
Visit the home of the 17th President, Andrew Johnson, which includes a
visitor center, film, museum, tailor shop, and burial site. Experience 1791
at the headquarters of the Southwest Territory, now a living museum.
Wherever you turn, make the history of Northeast Tennessee a part of your
heritage-rich vacation.
HISTORIC SITES
ANDREW JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
121 MONUMENT AVENUE, GREENEVILLE 37743-5552
(423) 638-3711
FAX: (423) 798-0754
WEBSITE: www.nps.gov/anjo
or discovergreeneville.com/andrewjohnson/
Located 14 miles from I-81. Home of the 17th President of
the United States. The Andrew Johnson National Historic
Site includes a Visitor Center, museum, tailor shop, two
Greeneville homes and National Cemetery, the burial site
of President Johnson. Celebrating the 200th birthday of
President Andrew Johnson in 2008. Special events plan throughout
the year. Visitor Center Open 9am-5pm daily. Closed New
Years Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. AC. L/HA.
NETHERLAND INN/EXCHANGE PLACE ASSOCIATION 
P.O. BOX 293, KINGSPORT 37662-0293
(423) 247-7982 (NETHERLAND INN)
(423) 288-6071 (EXCHANGE PLACE)
WEBSITE: www.netherlandinn.com
WEBSITE: www.exchangeplace.info
NETHERLAND INN (1818) - The restored
Inn faces the Old Stage Road and Holston River, which served
as migratory spot 
for
settlers to build boats for their westward trip during the
mid-1700's. Open 2-4:30pm Sat.-Sun., May 1-Oct. 31.
EXCHANGE PLACE - Revisit the mid-1800s
when people lived off the land. This living farmstead derived
its name from the Exchange of currency and of horses when
it served as a stagecoach stop. Open 10am-2pm Thurs.- Fri.;
2-4:30pm Sat.-Sun., May – Oct. Both sites are listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. AC. L/HA.
ROCKY MOUNT LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM
200 HYDER HILL ROAD, P.O. BOX 160, PINEY FLATS 37686
(423) 538-7396 or (888) 538-1791
FAX: (423) 538-1086
WEBSITE: www.rockymountmuseum.com
Located 4 miles from I-26 on Highway 11-E. The First Capitol
of the Southwest Territory (1790-1792), now a Living History
Museum. Interpreters invite you to become a guest of the
Cobb family in 1791 and experience everyday life on American's
first frontier. Open Mar. - Mid Dec. (first and second Fri.
and Sat. in December). Tues.-Sat. 11a.m.-5 p.m. other times
by appointment. Closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day. AC.
Group tour rates available. PC, CC & TC accepted.
SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREA
1651 WEST ELK AVENUE, ELIZABETHTON 37643
(423) 543-5808
FAX: (423) 543-0078
WEBSITE: www.tnstateparks.com
Located 8 miles from I-26. Sycamore Shoals was the site
of the first permanent American settlement outside the 13
original colonies and where the largest private or corporate
real estate transaction in the nation's history took place,
the Transylvania Purchase. Park features a visitor's center,
which houses a museum, theater, gift shop and bookstore.
Reconstructed replica of Fort Watauga as it stood in 1776,
a 450-seat amphitheater, picnic area and two mile walking
trail. Park is open Mon.-Sat. 8am-4:30pm; Sun. 1-4:30pm.
PC, TC & CC accepted. F/HA.
TIPTON-HAYNES STATE HISTORIC SITE
2620 SOUTH ROAN STREET, P.O. BOX 225, JOHNSON CITY 37605-0225
(423) 926-3631
WEBSITE: www.tipton-haynes.org
Located 2 miles from I-26 exit 24. Home of Col. John Tipton,
John Tipton, Jr. and Confederate Senator Landon C. Haynes
whose lives represent the history of Tennessee from 1783-1870.
Site of the Battle of The Lost State of Franklin in 1788.
Site features eleven buildings, a museum with permanent
and temporary exhibits, education center and reception space,
a museum shop, and a library and archives that relate to
the early history of Tennessee, as well as the Tipton and
Haynes families. Open Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call
for alternate winter hours Dec. - Mar. AC. L/HA.
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS & TRUSTS
DANIEL BOONE WILDERNESS TRAIL ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 0757, GATE CITY, VA 24251
(276) 452-4520
FAX: (276) 452-4262
WEBSITE: www.danielboonetrail.com
The Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Association, Inc., is a non-profit organization
incorporated in 1995 in the State of Virginia to identify, preserve and promote the
Trail. One of the nation's most historic routes, the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail was
blazed by the legendary frontiersman in 1775 from Long Island of the Holston at what is
now Kingsport, TN, through the Cumberland Gap of Virginia and into Kentucky. It would
become the route for hundreds of thousands of settlers of the western frontier.
GREENE COUNTY HERITAGE TRUST
c/o GREENEVILLE/GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY
210 NORTH MAIN STREET, GREENEVILLE 37745
(423) 638-5034
Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of significant
historic sites in Greeneville and Greene County.
THE HERITAGE ALLIANCE
212 EAST SABIN DRIVE, JONESBOROUGH 37659
(423) 753-9580
FAX: (423) 753-5281
WEBSITE: www.heritageall.org
Located 7 miles from I-26. The mission of the Heritage Alliance is to preserve and
promote the architectural, cultural, and historical heritage of our region. Serving
Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The Heritage Alliance operates the
Jonesborough-Washington County History Museum/Archives, Preservation Services, and Civic
Events. Open Mon. – Fri. 10am-5pm. L/HA.
Note, This is not a comprehensive listing
of historic sites & trusts in the region. The featured
historic sites & trusts are members of the Northeast
Tennessee Tourism Association.
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