Please be advised that the Andrew Johnson NHS is currently working to repair its directional signage. Some panels that guide visitors to the park may be missing. If you need any assistance in getting to the site, please call 423-638-3551.

On December 29, 2011 the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site and National Cemetery, along with the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment and the Greene County Honor Guard, recognized the 203rd birthday of President Andrew Johnson. The cavalry, acting as representative for President Obama, laid a wreath on President Johnson's grave. The wreath-laying ceremonies have become a White House tradition that commemorates the birthday of all prior U.S. Presidents.

The park hosted Wreaths Across America, a celebration of remembrance, in the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:45 a.m.

During the event seven ceremonial wreaths representing each branch of military service, including POW/MIA, were carried through a Junior ROTC line and placed around the flagpole atop monument hill. A moment of silence followed, then Taps was played to conclude the solemn and impressive ceremony.

Archive: Andrew Johnson Presidential Dollar Coin Launch, February 2011

Archive: Andrew Johnson Bicentennial, 2008