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 […]
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, […]
The Battle of Rheatown: Where Greene County Stood Divided
The Greeneville Greene County History Museum: A Time Machine in the Heart of Town
The Greene County Fair: More Than 150 Years of Community, Competition, and Summer Magic
The Battle of Rheatown: Where Greene County Stood Divided
