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. $
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.
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. $