Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Protected park · TN, USA
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in TN, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 9:00–16:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center, Drinking water.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
Official facts
Public access: Restricted access.
Protected area: 17 acres (7 ha).
Designation: National Historic Site. Listed as "Andrew Johnson National Historic Site" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).
Established: 1963.
Managed by: NPS.
At the park
- Visitor center
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Park alert: Historic Andrew Johnson Homestead Reopens
- The Home of our 17th president has reopened to the public. Daily tours available. See GUIDED TOURS information on website for more details.
- ⚠ Caution: Notice to travelers to National Cemetery
- Due to the narrow roadway & tight turn, RVs, mobile homes, charter buses, delivery trucks, or vehicles with trailers are prohibited from the crest of Monument Hill. Check for information about parking at the Visitor Center upon your arrival.
- ⚠ Park closure: Visitor Center Parking Lot CLOSED on Saturday, October 24, All Day
- Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Parking Lot located on Academy Street in downtown Greeneville will be closed on Saturday, October 24, from sunrise to sunset, for the City of Greeneville Appalachian Fall Festival. The park will remain open to the public, with daily tours of the historic Andrew Johnson Homestead at 10 am, 11 am, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Free tickets for the tours must be obtained in person at the park visitor center. For more information please call (423) 638-3551.
- Getting there
- GPS The GPS setting for Andrew Johnson NHS may be listed as 121 Monument Ave, which is the park HQ in the National Cemetery. To arrive at the Visitor Center, use 101 North College Street, Greeneville, TN. Plane The closest airport is the Tri-Cities Regional Airport, 43 miles NE of Greeneville. From the airport, take I-81 South to exit 36 and follow the signs to Greeneville. Car From I-81S take exit 36 to Rt. 172 south to Greeneville. From I-81N take exit 23 to Rt. 11E north to Greeneville.
- Weather & when to go
- There are four distinct seasons in East Tennessee, but temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer and Winter ranges can be extreme. The President's Homestead is not climate controlled and may be closed at times during excessive highs or lows in the summer and winter.
- Visitor center
- Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center — At the Visitor Center park staff or volunteers will provide an overview of the site. Here you can view the orientation film, "Andrew Johnson: Defender of the Constitution," see original artifacts, and vote for Andrew Johnson's acquittal or guilt at the impeachment display. In the historic Memorial… — GPS The GPS setting for Andrew Johnson NHS may be listed as 121 Monument Avenue, which is the park HQ building in the National Cemetery. Use 101 North College Street, Greeneville, TN for the visitor Center. Plane The closest airport is the Tri-Cities Regional Airport, 43 miles NE of Greeneville. From the airport, take I-81 South to exit 36 and follow the signs to Greeneville. Car From I-81S take…
- Visitor center
- Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center
Facilities on the park map
3 bench, 1 changing table, 2 defibrillator, 2 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 1 picnic area, 3 restroom, 4 visitor information.
History
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status