INUSA Historical Sites


Bulls Gap Historic District

Main St, Bulls Gap 37711 423-235-5216
27 authentic buildings such as the Old Country Store, Gilley's Hotel and private residences reflect the town's 1800s lifestyle. Daily. Free.

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Middlesboro, Ky 40965 606-248-2817
The visitor center and museum, Hensley Settlement and iron furnace depict the life of the early settlers who traveled west through this natural passageway in the mountains. 55 miles of hiking trails, pinnacle overlook, picnic area, campground. Daily. Free.

Cumberland Gap Towne Hall

Colwyn St, Cumberland Gap 37724 423-869-3860
Pickup a free walking tour brochure of the historic district and the Iron Furnace at this former schoolhouse. Mon-Fri. Free.

Dandridge Historic District

119 E Meeting St, Dandridge 37725 423-397-6648
Visit the Jefferson County Museum for a self-guided walking tour of 20 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rugby

Hwy 52 (PO Box 8), Rugby 37733 423-628-2411
17 of the original Victorian buildings are still standing in this rural English colony founded in the 1880's by author Thomas Hughes. Unique restaurants, shops and lodging are available. Daily tours Feb-Dec. $

Historic Greeneville District

115 Academy St, Greeneville 37743 423-638-4111
Take a guided walking tour and view over 25 buildings of historical significance. Mon-Sat at 10 and 2. $

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

College at Depot St, Greeneville, TN 37744 423-638-3551
The Site honors the life and work of the nation's 17th President and preserves his 2 homes and gravesite. Daily 9-5. Donation.

Dickson-Williams Mansion

114 W Church St, Greeneville 37745 423-638-8144
The "Showplace of East Tennessee" also served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate armies. Mon-Sat 10-2. $

Glenmore Mansion

1280 N Chuckey Pike, Jefferson City 37760 423-475-7643
This 5-story c.1868 Victorian landmark has 27 rooms with period furnishings. May-Oct Sat-Sun 1-4. $

Fort Southwest Point

Hwy 58, Kingston 37763 423-376-3641
The 1799 fort reconstructed on its original foundations features living history re-enactments Apr-Oct. Mon-Sat 10-4. Free.

Historical Downtown Walking Tour

318 Angel Row, Loudon 37774 423-458-9020
Self-guided walking tour highlighting the town's pre- and post- Civil War architecture. Daily. Free.

Rogersville Historic District

415 S Depot St, Rogersville 37857 423-272-2186
While visiting the railroad museum, pick up a self-guided walking tour brochure of the town's beautifully restored historic district that dates to 1786. Daily. Free.

Hawkins County Courthouse

Main St, Rogersville 37857 423-272-7019
Built in 1836, the oldest original courthouse in the state is also one of the most photographed buildings in the South. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30, Sat 8-12. Free.

Hale Springs Inn

110 W Main St, Rogersville 37857 423-272-5171
Tour unoccupied rooms to view restoration and fine East Tennessee antique furnishings at this nationally acclaimed 1824 inn. Daily. Free.

Blount Mansion

200 W Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37901 423-525-2375
Knoxville's only registered National Historic Landmark was Capitol of the Southwest Territory. Tue-Sat 9:30-5, Sun 2-5. $

Ramsey House Plantation

2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville 37914 423-546-0745
This 1797 stone house standing on 100 acres of the original plantation was the center of social, political and religious life in early East Tennessee. Apr-Oct Tue-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4. $

James White's Fort

205 E Hill Ave, Knoxville 37915 423-525-6514
Reconstruction of Knoxville's first permanent structure built in 1786. Guided tours. Mar-Nov Mon-Sat 9:30-4:30. $

Mabry-Hazen House

1711 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville 37915 423-522-8661
This 1858 antebellum home served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 1-5. $

Marble Springs

1220 W Gov John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville 37920 423-573-5508
37-acre plantation home of John Sevier, the state's first governor. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 2-5. $