This Enchanting And Historic Town In Tennessee Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination
When it comes to charming small towns in Tennessee, where does one even begin? Some of these places have rolling farmlands surrounding beguiling Main Street USA or are scenics suburbs that feel a thousand miles away from big city living. What makes these little towns the most charming, though, is the people that live there. Greeneville is a historical and enchanting place that’s peak small town Tennessee vibes.
Greeneville was first established way back in 1786 but the land had many uses before that.
As pioneers started settling west of North Carolina, an expanse of land was explored which later became known as Tennessee. Efforts were made early on to establish this new territory as its own state which was called the State of Franklin. It was short-lived, however, but not before both Jonesborough and Greeneville served as the state's capital city. (Pictured above is a replica of that original capitol building.)
Greeneville saw a lot of history over the years, from early Native Americans to the political start of our 17th President Andrew Johnson.
If you're looking for a historic deep dive of this TN town, the Greeneville/ Greene County History Museum is the place for you. Check out their collection of items giving you the culture and history of the town throughout the ages. Pair that with the President Andrew Johnson Museum & Library and you can easily spend a day learning all about the area.
Greeneville Greene County History Museum, 101 W McKee St, Greeneville, TN 37743, USA
President Andrew Johnson Library and Archive, 67 Gilland St, Tusculum, TN 37745, USA
If you're looking to make good use of the mountains in this scenic town we can think of no better place then at Margarette Falls.
This hike will take you through the beautiful Cherokee National Forest on a 2.4-mile hike with 623 feet of elevation gain. Along the way, you will be treated to a lush forest, cool mountain streams, little waterfalls, and end with Margarette Falls itself. This is a must for anyone traveling in the area and if you want to see more check out this video of the hike by Adventuring in the Moment:
The Butcher's Block is a casual Tennessee steakhouse with amazing food. Not only do they serve up some incredible beef, but you can also find chicken, seafood, sandwiches, and more. Make sure you stop by this mouth-watering steakhouse the next time you're in Greeneville.
The Butcher's Block, 125 Serral Dr, Greeneville, TN 37745, USA
Fed and fortified, it's time to walk off some of that lunch with a little bit of exploring. The downtown area is a great place to walk around and peruse all the local shops. Check out the historic buildings, walk in the park, and grab an afternoon coffee; this charming little town has plenty of options for those willing to venture out and explore.
The General Morgan Inn will place you right in the middle of downtown and provides wonderful accommodations for guests. With events, a restaurant, and luxurious rooms, your tour of the town will feel complete when you rest your head at this historic hotel.
General Morgan Inn and Conference Center, Parking Behind the Hotel, 111 N Main St, Greeneville, TN 37743, USA
Greeneville, TN, is a charming and lovely little town bursting with history. Not only is it a place to look into the past, but the town has a bright future ahead. With lots to see and do this is a wonderful place to spend the weekend. For more information on events and various happenings around town please check the town of Greenville website.
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Address: Greeneville, TN, USA
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My name is Chris Dodge and I love to bring my family along for many adventures. We love to inspire others to get outside too. We have a whole YouTube Channel dedicated to it called Adventuring in the Moment. With videos or writing, I try to bring the best that the outdoors has to offer.
