Museums of Tusculum College Andrew Johnson Museum and Library In the early 1840s, Andrew Johnson gave money for the construction and development of Tusculum College - one of the oldest colleges west of the Allegheny Mountains. The "Old College" now holds the Andrew Johnson Museum and Library. The museum houses a collection of Andrew Johnson papers and memoriabilia.
NPS Photo The Dickson-Williams Mansion and Downtown Walking Tours Main Street Tours offer both downtown walking tours of historic Greeneville, TN, and guided tours of the Dickson-Williams Mansion. The Mansion was once called the showplace of East Tennessee, and General John Hunt Morgan spent his last night here during the Civil War. He was killed in the garden the following morning. 
Courtesy of the General Morgan Inn The historic railroad hotel restored as the General Morgan Inn is located in downtown Greeneville, TN. The Main Street tours for the Dickson-Williams Mansion, the "Walk With the President" walking tour of downtown, and many others depart from the historic hotel's lobby, where information and tickets are available for these tours. 
NPS Photo The Greeneville/Greene County History Museum Formerly the Nathanael Greene Museum, the Greeneville/Greene County History Museum is a museum of Greeneville and Greene County history. The museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum is generally closed in January. To verify operating hours, call the museum at 423-636-1558 before your visit. The museum contains an Andrew Johnson gallery, as well as a "Pathways to Freedom" exhibit which tells the amazing stories of emancipation for several of the enslaved people of Greeneville and Greene County - many of which involve Andrew Johnson.
Courtesy of the City Garage Car Museum This museum houses a very diverse collection of 40 cars and trucks. From A Model and T Model service trucks along with the mule drawn Studebaker oil tanker to Nascar, there is something for everyone. 
TN State Parks Davy Crockett Birthplace The David Crockett Birthplace State Park commemorates the legacy of famed frontiersman and politician, David Crockett. In addition to the birthplace replica, the site has a visitor center and museum, campground, and playground. Learn about the origins of one of the defenders of the Alamo. For more information call 423-257-2167.
Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association For more information about the East Tennessee area, visit www.netta.com. This site contains a Visitor's Guide, CVB/Tourism Agencies, Map and Regional Information, Events, and a Photo Gallery. |
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Last updated: December 15, 2017