Location: Greeneville
Top Things to do in Greeneville
Things to do in Greeneville, Tennessee (TN): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Greeneville is a town in, and the county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States. The population as of the 2010 census was 15,062. The town was named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene. It is the only town with this spelling in the United States, although there are numerous U.S. towns named Greenville. The town was the capital of the short-lived State of Franklin in the 18th-century history of the Tennessee region.
Restaurants in Greeneville
1. Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By Jet810303 - Charlotte, United States
On a recent vacation to Tennessee, I wanted to include a stop at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. As an American history buff, I love visiting sites and learning more about the individuals. I have always felt that Johnson was a “wrong place, wrong time” individual, thus making him the first impeached President in US history. This delightful site, completed with movie, recreated birthplace, first home in Greenville, original tailor shop, small museum, final resting place, and the final family home, encompassed much of who Johnson was! I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about Lincoln’s second vice president. Our tour guide, ranger Emma, was incredibly knowledgeable about the life and times of Johnson; complete with stories of the impact of a Southern President with no Congressional support during the Reconstruction. We were also there during a boy scout venue on the property, so we were treated to costumed docents in addition, to uniformed ones. The boy scouts added to the authenticity with some firing demonstrations. As a warning, there isn’t much else in the area.
2. Dickson Williams Mansion
3. Cumberland Presbyterian Church
4. Buffalo Trail Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By SoHappyTogetherTN
We wanted to get some fresh apples for fall baking. What a thrill to find a U-pick orchard in Greeneville! They update their hours and info on Facebook, so be sure to check there before you go. We arrived right when they opened on Saturday morning. We went in to see the small store area and purchased some jelly, apple butter, and the bags for the apples. It was $10 for a peck bag, very reasonable. (The staff checked to make sure we wore masks inside the store). The kids had so much fun picking apples! Many apples were bruised or rotten, so we taught them how to look for the unblemished fruit. It only took a few minutes to fill the bags and head on our way. By that time, the orchards were full of apple picking visitors. We enjoyed some of the fresh apples when we got home. Delicious! I love knowing where our food comes from. We'll definitely visit Buffalo Trail again!
5. Andrew Johnson National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By pfefmeister - San Francisco, United States
We stopped on our way through to Knoxville, and were impressed by the impeccable grounds. Climbing Signal Hill, there are grave markers surrounding the final resting place of Andrew Johnson, our 17th President. His gravesite at the top of the hill is circled with his ancestors, and affords gorgeous vistas of the surrounding mountains. Quite a beautiful place and worth a visit.
6. Greene County History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By V7891KVjennifers
This museum was included with a student field trip to the Andrew Johnson home. I was very impressed with the multitude and diversity of artifacts, including military, quilts, farming, to name a few. I also found the display of slave descendants of the Johnson family display quite interesting. It is obvious that much care and detail has been given to the displays. There was also had a play area for very young children. My only regret is that we spent just 30 minutes here. I literally could have stayed for hours. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful as well.
7. Pioneer Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
8. The Ole Farm House
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
We are a working farm, raising meat goats for sale. We also make and sell goat milk soap, ceramics and pottery made right here on the farm. We give farm tours and talks about raising goats. We also teach ceramics. Tours are by appointment only. Studio hours isv Tues. Other times by appointment only.
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