Greeneville Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States
About Greeneville
Greeneville is notable as the town where United States President Andrew Johnson began his political career when elected from his trade as a tailor. He and his family lived there most of his adult years. It was an area of strong abolitionist and Unionist views and yeoman farmers, an environment which influenced Johnson's outlook. Its population in 2010 was 15,000. Native Americanswere hunting and camping in the Nolichucky Valley as early as the Paleo-Indian period (c. 10,000 BCE). A substantial Woodland period (1000 BCE - 1000 CE) village existed at the Nolichucky's confluence with Big Limestone Creek (now part of Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park). By the time the first Euro-American settlers arrived in the area in the late 18th century, the Cherokee claimed the valley as part of their h
Top Attractions in Greeneville
Explore the best things to see and do in Greeneville:
- ★Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
- ★Capitol of State of Franklin
- ★Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
- ★James-Ben Studio & Gallery
- ★Niswonger Performing Arts Center
- ★President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library
- ★Vicki's Art Gallery
Where to Eat in Greeneville
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Pal's
- 🍴The Tannery
- 🍴Tipton's Cafe
- 🍴Whistle Stop Cafe
Where to Stay in Greeneville
- 🏨General Morgan Inn
- 🏨Nolichuckey Bluffs
Greeneville Travel Guide Sections
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