Greeneville, TN
Our beautiful community lies at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, near the magnificent Nolichuckey River. You are surrounded by amazing scenery everywhere. Settled in 1780, Greeneville, named after a heroic Revolutionary War General, Nathanael Greene, is 17 square miles with a population of 15,500. It has a small town ambiance with all the amenities and quality of life you could ask for.
It is the home of the 17th President of the United States, Andrew Johnson, and the birthplace of the frontiersman, David Crockett.
Greeneville served as the capital of the state of Franklin, which seceded from the state of North Carolina, and was the first state in America that was not under the rule of King George. In 1861, during the Civil War, Greeneville opposed succession from the Union. It is a community rich in history and patriotism.
Historic Main Street
On your visit to Greeneville, take a walk downtown, it's like taking a step back in time. You will stroll along our brick sidewalks, listen to the bells toll in our 1800's churches, smell the flowering trees, and take in the historic hotels and homes, including President Andrew Johnson's.
And alongside this remarkable history is a bustling and vibrant Main Street, culturally rich and sophisticated, but with all the charm of small town America.
Greeneville is listed as 39th in "Best 100 Small Towns in America," the "50 Best Small Southern Towns," one of "America's Most Charming Towns & Villages," and named "Boomtown, USA" as well as "Top 100 Small Communities in the US." We are proud of our unique heritage and economic prosperity.
Upcoming Events
Tue, Dec 31Main Street & Depot Street, GreenevilleDec 31, 2024, 8:00 PM – Jan 01, 2025, 12:00 AMMain Street & Depot Street, Greeneville, E Depot St, Greeneville, TN 37743, USA
Sat, Jan 04General Morgan InnJan 04, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMGeneral Morgan Inn, Parking Behind the Hotel, 111 N Main St, Greeneville, TN 37743, USA