Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park: The Real Story of Greene County’s Frontier Legend You know the name—Davy Crockett, “King of the Wild Frontier.” But if you think of raccoon hats, Alamo heroics, or corny TV songs, it’s time to meet the real Davy, right where he was born: along the banks of the Nolichucky River […]
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: Autumn’s Best-Kept Secret in Tennessee When fall rolls into Greene County, the hills turn to gold, church signs sprout pie contests, and the air picks up that unmistakable scent of woodsmoke and fallen leaves. For those in the know, it means one thing: time for the Greene County Pumpkin Festival. […]
Tusculum University: The Oldest College in Tennessee and a Beacon in Greene County’s Story When people picture higher education, Ivy League walls and city campuses might come to mind—but in the rolling green hills of Greene County stands a college older than most in America: Tusculum University. Founded in 1794, just a year after George […]
The Greeneville Christmas Parade: Decades of Small-Town Cheer and Holiday Memories When the first cold snap rolls in, and Main Street strings up its lights, everyone in Greene County knows: it’s almost parade time. The Greeneville Christmas Parade isn’t just a December event—it’s a tradition that ties generations, kicks off the season, and delivers an […]
Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park: The Real Story of Greene County’s Frontier Legend You know the name—Davy Crockett, “King of the Wild Frontier.” But if you think of raccoon hats, Alamo heroics, or corny TV songs, it’s time to meet the real Davy, right where he was born: along the banks of the Nolichucky River […]
The Lost Springs of Greene County: Forgotten Watering Holes, Healing Waters, and Hidden Legends Look at any old Greene County map, and you’ll find springs marked at nearly every crossroads and holler. For centuries, these natural springs were more than just reliable water—they were gathering places, sources of health and healing, and, in some cases, […]
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, […]
