About Andrew Johnson
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, and impeachment. In the end, it evolved as a living document with pivotal amendments on freedom, citizenship, and voting rights - topics still vital today.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- South
- State
- Tennessee
- Designation
- National Historic Site
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Andrew Johnson.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Summer Hours: Generally open daily from 9 am to 4pm Winter/Spring Hours: Generally open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm. The historic Andrew Johnson Homestead, 209 South Main Street may be open by guided tour at 10:00, 11:00, 2:00 & 3:00, based on staffing. Tours are limited to 10. Tickets are available at the Visitor Center until 15 minutes prior to tour time. Check with Visitor Center desk for availability, as schedule modifications are sometimes necessary.
Weather and when to go
There are four distinct seasons in East Tennessee, but temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer and Winter ranges can be extreme. The President's Homestead is not climate controlled and may be closed at times during excessive highs or lows in the summer and winter.
Getting there
GPS The GPS setting for Andrew Johnson NHS may be listed as 121 Monument Ave, which is the park HQ in the National Cemetery. To arrive at the Visitor Center, use 101 North College Street, Greeneville, TN. Plane The closest airport is the Tri-Cities Regional Airport, 43 miles NE of Greeneville. From the airport, take I-81 South to exit 36 and follow the signs to Greeneville. Car From I-81S take exit 36 to Rt. 172 south to Greeneville. From I-81N take exit 23 to Rt. 11E north to Greeneville.
Contact the park
- Address
- Andrew Johnson NHS, Greeneville, TN 37743
- Phone
- (423) 638-3551
- Official site
- nps.gov/anjo
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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Things to do in Andrew Johnson
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Explore How it all Began - the Early Home
Describes Johnson's Early Home and what you can do there.
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Pay Homage - The Andrew Johnson National Cemetery
About the National Cemetery
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Get oriented at the Visitor Center
Basics to the Visitor Center
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