Lost Mountain: Mysterious Peaks, Cherokee Legends, and the Best Sunrise in Greene County There’s something about Lost Mountain that draws people in—partly the dramatic view, partly the name, and mostly the feeling that you’re standing somewhere ancient, storied, and just a little bit wild. Towering above the south end of Greene County, this solitary peak […]
Embreeville Mountain: Hidden Trails, Iron Ore Legends, and Greene County’s Overlooked Wilderness Tucked away on the southern edge of Greene County, Embreeville Mountain is one of those places you either grew up climbing or you’ve never really seen at all. For generations, it’s been a local secret—dense woods, rocky outcrops, and a wilderness feel that’s […]
Baileyton: A Small Town with a Big Past—Pioneers, Railroads, and the Stories Still Lived Today You can drive right through Baileyton in about two minutes if you blink—but if you slow down, roll down your window, and look close, you’ll see a whole world packed into this small Greene County town. Baileyton is proof that […]
Lost Mountain: The Ridge That Holds Greeneville’s Secrets When you look south or east from Greeneville on a crisp fall morning, you can’t miss the long green back of Lost Mountain rolling along the horizon. For folks in Greene County, Lost Mountain isn’t just scenery—it’s local myth, hidden trails, pioneer stories, and a constant in […]
The Battle of Rheatown: Where Greene County Stood Divided If you want to understand Greene County’s soul, dig into its Civil War roots. And nowhere does the tangled loyalty and drama of the era come alive like the story of the Battle of Rheatown—a small but fierce skirmish that still echoes in the hills east […]
The Capitol Theatre: Movies, Marquees, and the Silver-Screen Spirit of Old Greeneville Every town needs a place where stories come to life. In Greeneville, that place has long been the Capitol Theatre—a landmark that’s as much about shared experience as it is about the flicker of film on a screen. From the glory days of […]
Greene County Community Events Stay connected with what’s happening in Greene County, Tennessee. From business networking to cultural celebrations, find all the local events that bring our community together. 🗓️ Upcoming Events February 2025 Valentine’s Day Business Mixer – Feb 14, 6:00 PM at General Morgan Inn Greene County History Month – All February, Various […]
The Greene County Pumpkin Festival: A Fall Tradition Rooted in Community Every October, when the first chill of fall hits Greene County, the fields of pumpkins, corn, and sunflowers turn golden—and locals know it’s time for one of the area’s most beloved celebrations: the Greene County Pumpkin Festival. This isn’t just a farm fair or […]
Kinser Park: Greene County’s Community Playground on the River Every county has its best-loved gathering spot, and for Greene County, there’s a good chance you’ll find it on the banks of the Nolichucky at Kinser Park. For over 50 years, this sprawling public park has been the place where locals go for everything from birthday […]
Depot Street: Greeneville’s Past and Present Main Drag Step onto Depot Street in downtown Greeneville and you’re walking straight into the pulse of 200 years of local history. More than just a strip of old bricks and sidewalks, Depot Street is where Greeneville grew up, where generations crossed paths, and where echoes of railroads, commerce, […]
