Greeneville, Tennessee
Greeneville is a town of 15,646 people in Greene County, Tennessee, founded in 1783.
Why visit Greeneville
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Classic Towne Crossing 8, Capitol Theatre of Greeneville, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site and Greeneville Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Greeneville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greeneville
Greeneville is an incorporated town in and the county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States. The population as of the 2020 census was 15,479. The town was named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, and it is the second oldest town in Tennessee. It is the only town with this spelling in the United States, although there are numerous U.S. towns named Greenville.
From the Wikipedia article Greeneville, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Capitol Theatre of Greeneville
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
104 South Main Street, Greeneville
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater
212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville
Museums and landmarks11
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
National Historic Site in the United States
Greeneville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Greeneville, Tennessee
Maden Hall Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
The Greeneville Greene County History Museum
Museum · 0.9 mi
101 West McKee Street, Greeneville
Tu-Sa 11:00-16:00
President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library
Museum · 3.2 mi
Presidential library and museum for U.S. President Andrew Johnson, located in Tusculum, Tennessee
McKee Street "Flagship of Greeneville Mayoralty"
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Tusculum University Historical District
Park · 3.3 mi
60 Shiloh Road, Greeneville
Restaurants and cafes38
Casa Nostra
Restaurant · Italian Pizza · 1.3 mi
1345 Tusculum Boulevard
Su, Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
China Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
590 East Andrew Johnson Highway, Greeneville
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
211 West Summer Street, Greeneville
Bojangles'
Fast food · Chicken · 3.1 mi
3240 East Andrew Johnson Highway, Greenville
Mo-Sa 05:00-11:30; Su 06:00-11:30
Chick-fil-A
Fast food · Chicken · 2.5 mi
2645 East Andrew Johnson Highway, Greeneville
Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off
26 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Days Inn by Wyndham Greeneville
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
935 East Andrew Johnson Highway, Greeneville
General Morgan Inn & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
111 North Main Street, Greeneville
Quality Inn & Suites - Greeneville
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
3160 East Andrew Johnson Highway, Greeneville
Churches and places of worship37
New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.7 mi
110 North Main Street, Greeneville
Greeneville Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.3 mi
710 Asheville Highway, Greeneville
Asbury United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
201 South Main Street, Greeneville
First Baptist Church of Greeneville
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
211 North Main Street, Greeneville
Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.7 mi
201 North Main Street, Greeneville
Heartland Free United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.7 mi
1011 Asheville Highway, Greeneville
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Healthcare8
Primary Care of Greeneville
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
1021 Coolidge Street, Greeneville
SoFHA OB/GYN Specialists
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
5000 Monarch Pointe, Greeneville
Central Drug Store & Gift Shop
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
239 West Summer Street, Greeneville
Map of Greeneville
160 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 28°F | 3.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 42°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 44°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 29°F | 4.1 in | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greeneville Exp Stn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Greene County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for winter storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-02: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-27: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-03-08: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greeneville Municipal Airport (GCY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Tusculum 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Mosheim 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Baileyton 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Bulls Gap 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Telford 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Rogersville 20 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Elizabethton 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Bristol 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Asheville 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Waynesville 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- View from Main Street, Greeneville, Tennessee, Casey Nicholson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andrew-johnson-house-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- New-Bethel-Cumberland-Presbyterian-Church-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Maden-hall-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Main-Street-Greeneville-TN, Steven C. Price, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FPCGreeneville, Vol865, CC BY-SA 4.0
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