The Insider's Guide to

Greene County,
Tennessee

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70,152
Population
~$290K
Median Home
$1.65
Tax Rate/$100
28%
Below Avg Crime
2.5 Gbps
Fiber Internet
1,525 ft
Elevation

Why Greene County?

Greene County isn't the flashy pick. It's not Asheville. It's not Nashville. And that's exactly why people who actually live here love it.

You get a genuine small-town feel with real infrastructure — municipal fiber internet up to 2.5 Gbps through GEA Connect, a solid community hospital, five high schools, and property taxes that won't make you cry. The Nolichuckey River runs through it. The Appalachian Trail is 30 minutes away. Andrew Johnson's homestead is right downtown.

And your dollar goes roughly twice as far as it does in most mid-size cities. Tennessee has no state income tax — one of only 8 states.

This isn't a tourism brochure. This is the real picture.

Life in the Foothills

Appalachian Mountains • Cherokee National Forest • Nolichuckey River

Schools & Education

Two school systems, five high schools, a historic university, and a community college campus.

Tusculum University
Tusculum University — Tennessee's oldest college, est. 1794
Greeneville High School
Greeneville High School — Niche Rating: A-minus
A-minus — Niche
Greeneville High School
City school. Strong academics, competitive athletics, AP & dual enrollment. The flagship.
B — Niche
Chuckey-Doak High School
County school serving eastern Greene County. Strong community ties and vocational programs.
B — Niche
South Greene High School
Serves the southern corridor. Solid academics with competitive sports programs.
B-minus — Niche
West Greene High School
Western portion of the county. Strong agricultural and vocational education programs.
B-minus — Niche
North Greene High School
Smallest county high school with tight-knit community feel and personalized attention.
Community College
Walters State — Niswonger Campus
Greeneville campus offering nursing, health programs, and law enforcement academy. 221 N. College St.

Cost of Living & Taxes

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Property Tax
$1.65 per $100 assessed value (county)
$1.7071 per $100 (city of Greeneville)
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No State Income Tax
Tennessee is one of only 8 states with no income tax. Your paycheck stays your paycheck.
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Median Home: ~$290K
3-4 bedrooms on acreage for what a condo costs in Asheville or Knoxville.

Healthcare

Greeneville Community Hospital
Greeneville Community Hospital
Ballad Health

140 beds. 24/7 emergency room. Birthing center, surgical services, cancer treatment center. Located at 1420 Tusculum Blvd.

For specialized care, Johnson City Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma Center) is about 35 minutes away. Knoxville's major hospital network is 90 minutes.

The Nolichuckey River

Whitewater Rafting • Float Trips • Fall Colors

Infrastructure & Utilities

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Game Changer
GEA Connect — Fiber Internet
Municipal fiber internet. 250 Mbps ($50/mo) up to 2.5 Gbps ($120/mo). Up to 10 Gbps available. This is why remote workers are moving here.
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Greeneville Energy Authority
Municipal electric utility. Reliable service, competitive rates. Same provider as the fiber — one bill for both.
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Water Service
Multiple utility districts serve the county: Greeneville Water Commission (city), plus Chuckey, Glen Hills, Cross Anchor, North Greene, and Old Knox districts for rural areas. Clean mountain water from the Nolichuckey River watershed.

Where to Eat

From fine dining at a historic inn to the best mom-and-pop burger in the county.

Old Oak Taproom
Tusculum • Google 4.7
Old Oak Taproom
Craft beer and elevated pub food. Rotating local taps, great burgers and wings. Live music, trivia Wednesdays. Dog-friendly patio. "Crafting Our Roots" since 2017.
Brumley's at the General Morgan Inn
Downtown • Google 4.5
Brumley's
Modern Appalachian fine dining inside the historic General Morgan Inn. Seasonal rotating menu, three dining rooms, full bar. The most refined table in Greene County. Tue-Sat 5-9pm.
Southern Craft BBQ
East Greeneville • Google 4.5
Southern Craft BBQ
Smoked meats with a creative twist. BBQ tacos (catfish, Nashville hot chicken, pork with pineapple pico), smoked wings, burnt ends. Full bar. Ski-lodge vibe. 11am-9/10pm daily.
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Steakhouse • BYOB
Greeneville • Google 4.6
The Whistle Stop
Hand-cut ribeyes, bacon-wrapped filets, and homemade desserts. BYOB — bring your own wine or beer. Thu-Sat only, 5-9pm. Make a reservation.
Circle S Farm Kitchen
East Greeneville • Google 4.2
Circle S Farm Kitchen
Farm-to-table with an attached butcher shop. Grass-fed steaks, smoked brisket, pulled pork. Breakfast through dinner, 7 days. Take home grass-fed beef from the Butcher Block.
Rebel Fork Kitchen
Chuckey
Rebel Fork Kitchen
"A little Southern, a little rebellious." Triple-stacked smash burgers with Rebel sauce, pizzas, slow-smoked pit wings. Dine-in, call-in, or drive-through. High energy, creative menu.
Wootermae's
Greeneville
Wootermae's
Southern scratch cooking. Buttermilk-marinated fried chicken sandwiches on locally baked French rolls. Fried cod and shrimp po'boys. Everything made from scratch, family-owned. Tue-Sat 11am-7pm.
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Mom & Pop Diner
Mosheim • ~4.7 Rating
Critter's Corner
True country mom-and-pop diner. Some of the best cheeseburgers around and daily plate specials (meat and two sides) starting at $5.99. The kind of place where staff knows your name.

Events & Festivals

Iris Festival
Every May
Iris Festival
30+ years running. Downtown arts, crafts, food, and live entertainment. One of the county's biggest annual events.
Greene County Fair
Every July
Greene County Fair
Named Champion of Champions by the Tennessee Association of Fairs (2024). Six days of rides, livestock shows, food, and live entertainment.
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December 31
Midnight on Main
New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Greeneville. Live music, food vendors, midnight countdown. The place to be.
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Spring
Appalachian Renaissance Faire
Jousting, medieval music, storytelling, and stunt acts. A unique spring tradition at 520 Doc Hawkins Rd.
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Summer
Summer Concert Series
Free outdoor concerts at Dogwood Park's Ginny Kidwell Amphitheatre. Grammy-winning artists have graced this stage.
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December
Christmas in the Park
Holiday lights, celebration, and community tradition. The kind of Christmas event that makes a small town feel like home.

Arts & Entertainment

From a restored 1934 art deco theatre to a 1,149-seat performing arts center — Greene County punches above its weight.

Niswonger Performing Arts Center
212 Tusculum Blvd
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
1,149-seat venue hosting national touring acts — Broadway, concerts, ballet, and comedy. The cultural anchor of Greeneville.
Capitol Theatre
104 S. Main St
Capitol Theatre
Art deco 1934 theatre, beautifully restored. 300+ seats. $5 movies, live music, comedy nights, and community theatre.
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W. Depot St
The Gentry Beer Garden
Downtown beer garden with 12 taps, outdoor seating, fire pits, and cornhole. Tue–Sat.
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209 Austin St
The Drafthouse at Echo Station
Craft beer taproom with local and regional taps. A chill spot in downtown Greeneville.

Family Fun & Shopping

Entertainment for the whole family and unique shopping finds.

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Opened 2024
400 W. Church St
The Factory Adventure
One of the largest laser tag arenas in East TN, plus escape rooms, bouldering wall, playground, and cafe. Tue–Sat. (423) 301-4344.
Greeneville Flyboys
Pioneer Park — Tusculum
Greeneville Flyboys
Summer collegiate baseball. Appalachian League. 4,000-seat Pioneer Park. $7–$8 tickets, free parking. A great family night out.
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117 W. Depot St
Greeneville Antique Market
3 levels, 75+ booths, 65+ vendors. Mon–Sat 10:30am–5pm. Pet-friendly.
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May–October
Greeneville Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am–1pm at Doak House Museum. Plus Wed 3–5pm. Year-round online ordering available.

The County at a Glance

Greene County isn't just Greeneville. It's a collection of distinct communities, each with its own character.

Greeneville
County seat. Historic downtown, Main Street shops, restaurants, Tusculum University. The hub of everything.
Mosheim
Small town west of Greeneville. Quiet, rural, tight-knit community feel. Home of Critter's Corner.
Afton
Eastern Greene County along the Nolichuckey. Agricultural roots, scenic river valley.
Chuckey
Home of Chuckey-Doak High School and Rebel Fork Kitchen. Rural character, easy access to town.
Limestone
Birthplace of Davy Crockett. Historical significance with a rural, agrarian setting.
Midway
Named for being midway between Greeneville and Jonesborough. Convenient location, growing area.
Mohawk
Northern Greene County along Hwy 11E. Gateway to the county from the north.
Bulls Gap
Railroad town with Civil War history. Quiet community on the Hawkins County border.

Recreation & Outdoors

The Nolichuckey River cuts through the county offering some of the best whitewater rafting in the Southeast — Class III-IV rapids through the Nolichuckey Gorge. Multiple outfitters run float trips and guided adventures.

Kinser Park — 286 acres with camping, swimming pool, boat ramp, ball fields, picnic areas, and trails. Open April through October.

The Appalachian Trail is roughly 30 minutes from Greeneville. Cherokee National Forest borders the county to the south and east. Hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping are a way of life here.

Parks & Trails

From waterfalls to amphitheatres — plus three public golf courses and Link Hills Country Club (private, est. 1954).

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4.7 Stars
Cherokee National Forest
Margarette Falls
60-foot waterfall via a 2.5-mile moderate trail. 2,100+ reviews on AllTrails. Family-friendly and absolutely worth the hike.
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55 Acres
Greeneville
Hardin Park
Olympic-size pool, fishing pond, skate park, playgrounds, ball fields, and courts. The county's premier city park.
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400-Seat Venue
Greeneville
Dogwood Park
Ginny Kidwell Amphitheatre, walking bridge, cattail pond. Home of the Summer Concert Series and community gatherings.
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18 Holes
615 Lick Hollow Rd
Andrew Johnson Golf Course
Public 18-hole course with driving range. Front 9 rewards placement, back 9 lets you grip it and rip it. (423) 636-1476.
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Par 72
90 Chuckey Hwy, Chuckey
Twin Creeks Golf Course
Public 18-hole, 6,147-yard course. A Greene County staple since 1965. (423) 257-5192.
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27 Holes • 4½ Stars
910 Graysburg Hills Rd, Chuckey
Graysburg Hills Golf Course
Rees Jones-designed 27-hole public course — Knobs, Fodderstack, and Chimney Top nines. Golf Digest 4½-star rated. (423) 234-8061.

History

Greene County was established in 1783 — before Tennessee was even a state. Named after Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene, it was part of the short-lived State of Franklin.

Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, made Greeneville his home. His tailor shop, homestead, and grave are all preserved as a National Historic Site right downtown.

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene brought significant flooding to the region. The community's response — neighbors helping neighbors, local businesses stepping up — showed exactly what kind of place this is.

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Historic Landmarks

Greene County's history is everywhere — in the mansions, museums, and trails you can visit today.

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Est. 1815
108 N. Irish St
Dickson-Williams Mansion
Grand Federal-style mansion that hosted the Marquis de Lafayette and three U.S. Presidents. Guided tours from the General Morgan Inn.
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12 Galleries
101 W. McKee St
Greene County History Museum
Free admission. Walk-through exhibits from pioneer life to Victorian era. AASLH certified. Tue–Sat 11am–4pm.
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40+ Classics
210 S. Main St
City Garage Car Museum
1914 Ford to DeLorean. Suzie Q's diner, old Texaco station, Palace Theatre set. Fri–Sat 10am–4pm.
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36 Stops
"A Walk With The President"
Self-guided walking tour with QR codes throughout downtown Greeneville. Guided 90-minute versions April through October.
David Crockett Birthplace State Park
Limestone, TN
David Crockett Birthplace State Park
105 acres with museum, replica cabin, 88 campsites, fishing, birding, and the stone monument marking Davy's birthplace.

Getting Here

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45 Minutes
Tri-Cities Airport (TRI)
Nonstop: Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Orlando, St. Petersburg.
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75 Minutes
Asheville Airport (AVL)
Western NC. Recently expanded terminal with growing route map.
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90 Minutes
Knoxville Airport (TYS)
Major East TN hub. 3.3M passengers/year. Most airline options.

Preferred Partners

Local businesses recommended for new residents

Main Street Motors
Main Street Motors
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Local dealership with quality pre-owned vehicles. Come see them on Main Street.
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Oliver Towing
Oliver Towing
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24/7 towing, recovery, and auto lock-out service. Bo Oliver, Owner. Greeneville, TN.
šŸ“ž 423-948-5367
Terry's Flooring
Terry's Flooring
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Quality flooring since 1987 — come see Popsy! Trusted local flooring experts.
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Integrity Agency - Lee Fletcher
Integrity Agency
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Life, health, individual, group, and Medicare insurance. Lee Fletcher — 1104 Tusculum Blvd, Ste 312, Greeneville.
šŸ“ž 423-812-1121 | āœ‰ļø Email
Shokker Marketing
Shokker Marketing
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Creative, visual, AI-driven marketing for small businesses. Branding, social media, and digital presence.
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