Oliver Springs, Tennessee
Oliver Springs is a town of 3,281 people in Anderson County, Tennessee, founded in 1821.
Why visit Oliver Springs
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Colonial Hall and Dr. Fred Stone, Sr., Hospital.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Oliver Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oliver Springs
Oliver Springs is a town in Anderson, Morgan, and Roane counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, Oliver Springs had a population of 3,297. It is included in the Harriman, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of Roane County.
From the Wikipedia article Oliver Springs, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Colonial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic mansion in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, USA
Dr. Fred Stone, Sr., Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Former hospital in Tennessee, United States
International Friendship Bell
Monument and historic site · 4.2 mi
Monument in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
Oliver Springs Historical Society Museum & Archives
Museum · 0.9 mi
505 Winter Gap Road, Oliver Springs
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
Where to stay1
History
Oliver Springs was founded in 1821 as Winter's Gap. It was named for its first permanent settler of European descent, Major Moses Winters, who had settled in the area before 1799.
Before that time, the area around Oliver Springs had been used by Native Americans as a hunting ground and campsite. Natural mineral springs and abundant wildlife on Windrock Mountain encouraged Native Americans to stay. The springs, whose reputation for miraculous medicinal properties lasted until the 20th century, were called Tah-hah-lehaha, which meant "healing waters" in the Cherokee language.
The land remained unexplored by European settlers until 1761. At this time, a long hunting expedition led by Elisha Walden explored much of the Clinch and Powell River valleys. However, settlement in the area did not begin in earnest until the 1790s, and growth remained slow.
In 1826, Richard Oliver became the town's first postmaster. The town was renamed Oliver's Springs in his honor. The town's name was briefly changed to Poplar Springs, and then to Oliver Springs. Oliver provided mail service from his 35-room mansion, which also served as an inn. He was the first to develop the commercial potential of the mineral springs. He would transport his guests between the springs and the inn. During the Civil War, the inn was used as a hospital by both sides.
From the History section of Oliver Springs, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Beech Park Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
1085 East Tri County Boulevard, Oliver Springs
Little Leaf Baptist Church
Church · Baptist
228 East Tri County Boulevard, Oliver Springs
Mineral Spring Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
648 Walden Avenue, Oliver Springs
Oliver Springs First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
206 Roane Street, Oliver Springs
Oliver Springs United Methodist
Church · Methodist
513 East Tri County Boulevard, Oliver Springs
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare2
Riddle Drugs
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
642 East Tri County Boulevard, Oliver Springs
Map of Oliver Springs
48 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 29°F | 5.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 32°F | 5.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 39°F | 5.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 5.8 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oak Ridge Atdd (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
Anderson County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe 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)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Oak Ridge 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Coalfield 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Clinton 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Karns 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Farragut 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Harriman 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Kingston 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Lenoir City 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Powell 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Knoxville 22 mi east, about 35 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
- Oliver-springs-depot-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Colonial-hall-oliver-springs-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Fred-stone-hospital-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- International Friendship Bell in September 2026 03, TomasVial, CC BY-SA 4.0
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