A “Journey” Back in Time. We had an amazing weekend, filled with lots of history, perfect for President’s Day weekend, along with an outstanding performance by the Journey Tribute band out of Nashville. Our $50/night budget hotel really wasn’t bad at all, and the microwave and fridge came in hand for breakfast. The museums in downtown Greeneville were very interesting, and we had a fun-filled day browsing the myriad of unique gift and antique shops in both Greeneville and Jonesborough. We ate one meal out (in Jonesborough) at Texas Burritos & More: YUM! The hemp heart burrito with fajita veggies and rice were delicious, nutritious and HUGE for $10 … and a neat way to support the hemp industry in the town.
Route & Inspirock Itinerary
Knoxville | Greeneville | Jonesborough
120mi – 90 min | 20 mi – 20 min
Inspirock Itinerary
Overnight Accommodations:
Knights Inn Greeneville
– Checkin 3PM | Checkout 11AM | $50
– Cancel before 6PM day prior
– Has fridge & microwave (Days Inn did not) and much better reviews
If this isn’t good, there is a Hampton Inn Greeneville ($122 or 44Kpts)
The Raddison Country Inn & Suites in Jonesborough gets good reviews ($90)
There are also a number of cute B&Bs by the International Storytelling Center (Jonesborough) for future trips.
Points of Interest:
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
– Resurrection – Journey Tribute Band Sat 2/15 @ 7:30PM
Greeneville City Guide (along Main Street)
– Andrew Johnson National Historic Park (Homestead & Cemetery)
– City Garage Car Museum
– Greeneville Greene County History Museum
– Greeneville Antique Market (10:30-5:00 closed Sun & holidays)
– The Burlap Bunny Antique & Gift Shop + Recycled Heart Thrift Shop
David Crockett Birthplace State Park
Jonesborough City Guide (oldest city in TN and “the storytelling capital of the world)
– The Chester Inn Museum
– Main Street Shopping
– Tennessee Hills Distillery (Sun12-5)
– Depot Street Brewing (Wed-Sat only)
Not on this trip, but for future days:
Dickson Williams Mansion (Greeneville)
TheWanderingLlamas 3 hour guided llama ride trail trek could be fun 🙂
Chuckey Depot Railroad Museum (Jonesborough)
Brights Zoo
Wetlands Water Park
Ardinna Woods Arboretum & Butterfly Garden
International Storytelling Center
Hikes:
Margarette Falls
– [2.7 mi. | moderate – out and back | elevation gain 751 ft]
– 20 minutes from downtown Greeneville in Cherokee NF
Luke’s Trail @ Persimmon Ridge Park
– [2.8 mi. | moderate – loop | elevation gain 583 ft]
– Jonesborough (+18 hole Disc Golf)
House Mountain State Natural Area
– [5.8 mi of trails | moderate – up and back to crest | elevation gain ? ]
– On Rte 11 on way home to Knoxville
Vegan Food Options:
It’s going to be slim pickin’s !! ZMenu Online Menus
Greeneville:
Brumbley’s @ The General Morgan Inn
{Romantic Restaurant w/ veggie pasta (w/ lemon basil sauce)}
Old Oak Taproom (closed Sun-Mon)
{Looks to have some Apps and Veggie Sides along with Beer}
Aubreys
{The kale salad you like + a number of veggie sides}
There are a number of Asian & Mexican restaurants with the typical fare:
The Salsa’s
There is also a Publix where we could pick-up groceries.
Jonesborough:
Texas Burritos & More (closed Sundays)
{Hemp Heart Tacos and Burritos … YUM}
The Black Olive
{Lunch & Dinner … Fried Appetizers, Salads, Build your own pasta $6.99}
Amigo Mexican
{Typical veggie fajita options}
The Fast Food Stand-bys:
Burger King {Impossible Burger}
Hardees {Beyond Meat Thickburger & Wrap}
Subway {Veggie Sub}
