Thing to Do

Finding a Sense of Place at the Homestead

The historic Andrew Johnson Homestead, located at 209 South Main Street, is open by guided tour at 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 & 3:00 p.m. within park operating days/hours. Tours are limited to groups of no more than 10 visitors on a first-come/first-served basis. Facemasks are currently optional while touring the Homestead.

Please Note: On days with limited staffing, Homestead tours may be offered at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with the Visitor Center temporarily closed during tour times.

If you are an organized group of 11 or more people, please contact the park visitor center at (423) 638-3551.

There is no admission charge for tours, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Visitor Center until 15 minutes past the hour of the tour. This allows time for visitors and park guides to safely arrive at the house, as the house is 2 1/2 blocks away. Tours begin on the back porch of the Homestead, and visitors may either walk or drive to the house from the Visitor Center. Parking is available.

The park/homestead may periodically be closed for staffing issues, training needs, and/or during inclement winter weather. Homestead tours may be suspended on days of dangerous heat indexes in the summer. Call the Visitor Center prior to your visit at 423-638-3551 to check conditions if there is doubt. The home will be closed at noon on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's eves and all day Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

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Duration
30-45 Minutes

The Homestead is open daily for tours at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30. Tour size is limited to 12 people and reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations must be made at the Visitor Center no later than 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Larger groups should call the Visitor Center at 423-638-3551 ahead of time to make reservations.

All ages are welcome; minors must be with an adult parent or guardian.

Only service animals are allowed inside the house. Dogs on leashes are welcome on the grounds.

There is no fee to tour the Homestead, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Visitor Center and must be obtained no later than 15 minutes prior to tour time.

The Homestead is located at 209 S. Main Street, Greeneville, TN, 37743.

Tours of the Homestead are generally available at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30. Tour size is limited to 10 people and reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Based on staffing, tour availibility and times may fluctuate. The Visitor Center may be closed during tour times.

Reservations must be made at the Visitor Center no later than 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Larger groups should call the Visitor Center at 423-638-3551 ahead of time to make reservations.

  • Be aware that in the Fall and Spring, group tours may be going through the Homestead. Any tour full with scheduled groups will preclude the regular tour schedule unless staffing dictates otherwise.

  • During the summer months, tours of the home may be suspended due to dangerous interior heat indexes. The park may be closed for inclement weather during the winter. Call the Visitor Center prior to your visit at 423-638-3551 to check conditions if there is doubt.

The Homestead is gnerally open daily for tours at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30. Chek at Visitor Center for availibility.

Accessibility Information
The Homestead may be accesible on the ground floors, with assistance. There is a video tour available at the Visitor Center.

Last updated: April 23, 2024