Be advised that the NPS has issued alerts for this park.

Homestead Closure

Until further notice the historic Andrew Johnson Homestead is closed to public access, this includes guided tours and education programs.

Temporary Visitor Contact Station at Andrew Johnson NHS.

On August 23, the Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center will be closed for renovations. A temporary visitor contact station is located inside the Memorial Building adjacent to the visitor center. Renovation work is expected to take approximately 6 months.

Site Access

Be aware in your planning that I-40 in NC and I-26 in TN have been compromised due to the effects of Hurricane Helene. In addition, the Erwin Hwy (107) bridge leading into Greeneville was destroyed and is not expected to reopen until sometime in 2025.

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.

Title Andrew Johnson
Park Code anjo
Description Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. As the President and Congress disagreed on Reconstruction methods, the Constitution served as their guide on balance of powers, vetoes, an...
Location
Contact
423-638-3551, 423-798-0754
anjo_information@nps.gov
Activities
  • Arts and Culture
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Museum Exhibits
Entrance fees
Campgrounds Count: 0
Places Count: 3

Andrew Johnson Homestead

  • The Homestead is a two and a half story brick building in an ell shape. It sits right on the Main Street of Greeneville. It has a large back yard with spring and creek. There are double-decked side porches where tours begin at the back door.

Andrew Johnson National Cemetery

  • Monument Hill is a high hill that looks over the Appalachian Mountains and part of the town of Greeneville. The presidential burial plot sits atop the hill. The family is surrounded by veteran headstones from the Civil War to Afghanistan.

The Early Home

  • The Early Home is a two-story house with a one story ell and basement. It has a shingled roof and covered side porch. The house sits in a yard with brick path sidewalks. It sits with its front facing the street.
Visitor Centers Count: 1

Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center

  • Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center
  • Begin your visit to the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site at the Visitor Center. Here you will receive orientation to the other parts of the park, in addition to general information, brochures, and directions. The Visitor Center houses the site's 13 1/2 minute film "Defender of the Constitution," the Presidential museum, Andrew Johnson's original Tailor Shop, and the Eastern National bookstore.
Things to do Count: 4

  • Explore How it all Began - the Early Home
  • Describes Johnson's Early Home and what you can do there.

  • Pay Homage - The Andrew Johnson National Cemetery
  • About the National Cemetery

  • Get oriented at the Visitor Center
  • Basics to the Visitor Center

  • Become a Junior Ranger at Andrew Johnson NHS
  • How to become a Junior Ranger at Andrew Johnson NHS
Tours Count: 0
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