Stations, Stops, and Taverns
Picture of the White Cliff Springs Hotel
Allen, Wash-a stock stand on Wolf Creek near Del Rio, early 1800s.
Adair Station-Grassy Valley in Knox County, John Adair, prop., 1792.
Allison, James Ordinary-near the Courthouse in Jonesborough; licensed in 1781.
Amis Inn-Hawkins County; Thomas Amis, builder and prop., ca. 1780.
Annex Hotel--Athens McMinn later became the Robert E Lee
Anthony's Tavern-Knoxville, 1790s.
Armbrister Inn-Blount County, 1788.
Armstrong's (Trooper) Inn-Rutledge Pike, 30 miles from Knoxville; built by James Armstrong, 1786. Note: Presidents Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk stayed there. Jackson preferred a room on the west front so he could hear the burbling waters of Flat Creek.
Barkley's Tavern-Leesburg; John Barkley, prop., 1811.
Bayless, Samuel Ordinary-Madisonville, west corner of square, 1822.
Bean Station Tavern-Grainger County , 1785-1886.
Bearden's Inn-Simerall and McDonald, also proprietors.
Bell Tavern-"Sign of the Bell," Jonesborough; Mrs. Theodotia Vance, prop.
Bell Tavern-Knoxville, early 1800s.
Bennett's Station-Knox County.
Boyd's Tavern-originally at Bean Station, moved to Knoxville (Cumberland and Gay Street); John Boyd, prop., 1817.
Brazelton Place--Friend's Station, Jefferson Co., late 1700s.
Brice's Tavern-Rutledge Pike (Grainger-Knox County line), near old covered bridge. Originally called Armstrong Inn, built in 1786.
Buchanan's Tavern-Kingston; formerly Alexander Carmichael's, James Buchanan, prop.
Bunch's Tavern-Rutledge Pike, Grainger Co.; Capt. John Bunch, prop.; court met here 1796.
Burnett, Swann Pritchett-a stock stand near Del Rio.
Byrd's Station-Knox County.
Cameron House--Elizabethton; formerly William Matlock Ordinary , 1797.
Campbell-House of Entertainment at the "Sign of the Buck"-Knoxville; operated by Mrs. Campbell after husband's death, 1801.
Campbell's Station-ten miles west of Knoxville; Col. David Campbell, builder and prop., 1785.
Cannon's, Robert-House of Entertainment-Loudon County, 1818.
Carden's, Robert Ordinary-Loudon County, 1821; blacksmith shop, etc.
Carlock Boardinghouse-- Etowah McMinn County
Carmichael's, Alexander Tavern-Kingston, Roane County , 1798.
Carmichael Inn-Loudon Co.; John Hudson Carmichael, prop., early 1800s.
Carter's Station-north of Greeneville, 1778.
Catlett, Benjamin Tavern-Maryville, 1789.
Cavatt's Station-a early stock stand.
Chester Inn-Jonesborough; Dr. William P. Chester, builder and prop., 1797.
Chisholm Tavern-Knoxville; Capt. John Chisholm, builder and prop., 1792.
Chucky Inn- Jarnigan, prop., ca. 1780.
City Hotel -Knoxville; Archibald Rhea, prop., 1817
Clarke's Inn-near Banner Ford and Fort French Broad; 1779
Clay House-On road from Blaine to Rutledge; operated as a tavern by the father of Governor Clement C Clay
Clem, Michael Tavern--Jonesborough, 1836
Coons, Michael-House of Entertainment-Rutledge Pike, 1805; Coons was a blacksmith
Coulter, James Ordinary-Jefferson County; licensed 1795
Coulter, John Ordinary-Dandridge, 1797
Cowans, John Tavern-near present site of Charleston, 1819
Crab Orchard Tavern-Old Cumberland Road about 40 miles west of Kingston; famous early tavern, 1788
Craig's, David Station-Blount County, ca 1785
Craig's, John Station-site of Maryville, Blount County, 1785
Crockett Tavern-Jefferson County; two-room cabin, built by John Crockett, 1786 Provided beds and furnished feed and keep for horses was haven for stock drivers
DeVault Tavern-Leesburg; Frederick DeVault, builder and prop., 1820; stagecoach stop near Jonesborough
Deery Inn-Blountville; William Deery, prop., ca 1785
Dunwoodie's Tavern-Greeneville; William Dunwoodie, builder and prop" ca 1785; also called "Old Tavern.' on the site of Selfs Hotel Later occupied by Dr James Isbell
Eagle in the Globe -Jonesborough; L Anderson, prop, 1794
Eagle Tavern--Knoxville, comer Cumberland and Waters Streets; Capt John Anthony, prop., 1809 David Maxwell prop, 1811
Easley House-Sullivan County; built on a large grant; not a public inn, but given to much hospitality Mentioned by Bishop Asbury as a stopping-place in the 1790s
Eaton's Fort -Sullivan County; erected by Amos Eaton and the settlers of Reedy Creek; his log house part of Yancey's Tavern; one of oldest structures in Sullivan County. Henderson's Station-Greene County; settlement began in 1778.
Evans Inn-called a "Coaching Inn;" a large establishment, built ca 1820; later a private home
Fisher, Bob Hotel-- see White Cliffs Hotel
Flat Rock Tavern -Old Walton Road, beyond Kingston, 1785
Four Mile Stand-stock stand, Polk County; 1839
Franklin House-Knoxville, opposite Court House; M F Smith, Prop" John C Head, Clerk
Friend's Station-near Jonesborough; Quaker settlement; 1786 or earlier
Gamble, John-House of Entertainment-five miles S of Knoxville, 1817
Garner, John-Blount County innkeeper, 1795
General Washington, The-Maryville, ca 1812 or later
George's, Edward Ordinary-Dandridge, 1795
Gibson Inn-Walden Ridge, near Eagle Furnace (then Roane, now Cumberland County); George Gordon, builder, 1824
Gillman's Station-Forks of River, Knoxville, 1794
Glenora/Glendora Hotel--Etowah McMinn Co. Originally called the Risk.
Globe Inn-"Sign of the Globe"---Cumberland St, Knoxville; James Edington, prop., 1790s-1810; many references to this tavern in notes of that period Stagecoach stop
The Grandview Hotel--Athens McMinn Co. Also known as the Red Elephant. Building burned after lightning strike in July 1907
Greer, John Ordinary-Elizabethton, Carter County, licensed 1807
Hale Springs Inn-Rogersville, built by John A McKinney; popular in mid-1800s and later owned and operated by Carl Netherland-Brown, it is the oldest continuously operating hostelry in Tennessee
Haley's Station-Rutledge, 3 miles from Blaine's Cross Roads, Grainger County; ca 1800
Hamlin, Daniel-House of Entertainment-Rogersville, 1791
Hamlin, David-House of Entertainment-Rogersville, 1791.
Hampton's Station-Carter County; built in a cove on Doe River about 1776.
Harbin, Jared Tavern-Clinton, Anderson County; popular early inn, 1809.
Haynes Tavern-The Sign of General Washington-Knoxville, 1802.
Henry's Station-southwest of Newport, 1779. Henry was the last name of owner.)
Hickman Tavern-Dandridge; built by Hickman brothers, 1845.
Hicks Boardinghouse-Etowah McMinn Co ran by Betty Hicks and her sister-in-law Leona Hicks.
Hobb's Place--early Hamblen County inn; descendants of Alexander Outlaw and the Morris brothers (Morristown) kept a tavern here. Houston, Sam Inn-also called The Rising Sun and Love's Tavern, Maryville, 1810-1820.
Houston's Station-Maryville, six miles south of present site, around 1800.
Humphries', John Ordinary-Elizabethton; licensed in 1807.
Hyand's, George Tavern-Newport; advertised in Knoxville Gazette 1802. Indian King-Knoxville; James Love, prop., 1802.
Inn at Leesburg-Five miles west of Jonesborough; run by two Stevenson brothers and Ebenezer Barkley, merchants, 1799.
Inman's, Shadrack Inn-Dandridge, early 1800s.
Jack, James (Jacque )-Ordinary-Dandridge, 1797.
Jackson, Andrew Inn--built 1856 for Gen. Wm. Kyle; unsupported circular stairway with statue niche an interesting detail.
Jackson Tavern-Jonesborough; run by Judge Blair, member of Congress until 1832; now a part of "Washington House."
James Tavern-Sullivan County on Island Road near Blountville; said to have been built by Jesse Maxwell in 1770s; large hewn log hostelry with two front doors and puncheon floors; used as a tavern, stagecoach stop, and private home for 200 years before it was demolished in the 1970s.
Jarnigan, John-Clinton, Anderson County; innkeeper and merchant 1820.
Jarnigan's Inn-Rutledge Pike, Grainger County; run by famous family of innkeepers, from 1786.
Kerr, Robert Tavern-Greeneville, north side of Main Street, 1784; later occupied by Dr. James Isbell.
King's Mill Tavern-Sullivan County, located near where Kingsport stands today, 1779; one of the earliest, if not indeed the first public ordinary west of mountains.
Lee, Robert E Hotel-- Athens, McMinn County built in the 1926 by G J Lockmiller. Stands on the corner that was once the stagecoach headquarters. Aka Annex Hotel
Lenty and Reynolds Inn-Loudon County, 1825; steamboat stops began in 1835.
Lillard, James Tavern-Meigs County on Town Square, 1836.
Lindner, James-double-log cabin, 1836.
Love, James Tavern-Knoxville, Cumberland St.; advertised billiard table, 1802.
Love, Samuel-Maryville; innkeeper and hatter; family kept several early inns.
Love's, John Inn-Rhea County; said to be the first inn in county, ca. 1805.
Love's Tavern-Maryville; also The Rising Sun and The Sam Houston Inn.
Maddy, Capt. James Hostelry-Loudon County, 1821; known as Blair's Ferry, 1828.
Mansion House--Jonesborough; J. W. Simpson, prop., 1850.
Mattock, William Ordinary-Carter County; Matlock built the first house in what is now Elizabethton and opened an ordinary; building is now known as the Cameron House.
Meek, James Ordinary-Licensed 1795.
Middleton, Robert Ordinary-Jonesborough, 1782.
Minton, Richard Ordinary-Jonesborough, 1781.
Monroe House-Sweetwater; early records destroyed.
Mont Vale Inn-Blount County, 1832.
More, Greene Capt.-Mountain City, Johnson County; operated tavern and store.
Morgan's Tavern House-Kingston; Gideon Morgan, prop., 1815.
Morris' House of Entertainment-Morristown; three Morris brothers ran inn and store.
McCallie Tavern House-Madisonville, 1782; famous stage stop; razed in 1950s.
McCamey; William (McKamy}-Sevier County; McCamey and wife Polly Chandle, owned ford on Little River, early 1790s; kept travelers on way to Georgia overnight; later called Brabson Ford on Sevierville Pike.
McGinnis, Christopher Hostelry-Public Square, Madisonville, Monroe County, 1822; later owned by John G. Glass; then Dr. I. I. Morrow and Granville C. Torbett.
McManee, Peter inn licensed Dec. 1792.
McTeer; Robert Station and Fort-Blount County, 1785.
Nelson. Matthew Tavern-Kingston, 1808.
Netherland Inn-Sullivan County; Richard Netherland, prop., 1814.
Newport "Old Log Inn"-near Newport. Once a guest, Jimmie Jones from Wilson County, a noted campaigner, was running for election against James K. Polk. After breakfast he said to one of the servants: "Polk said this place had bedbugs, but I never slept better than I slept last night." The innkeeper became one of J. Jones's staunchest supporters.
Old Exchange Inn-Kingston, dates from 1790.
Old Tavern-near Sycamore Shoals, Elizabethton, 1780.
Parks, James Tavern-Knoxville, 1810.
Purdom, Margaret-Greeneville, advertised for gentlemen boarders.
Purdom Tavern-"Sign of the White Horse," Greeneville; Alexander Purdom, prop., opened Feb. 16,1795.
Rawlings Tavern-"'Sign of the Indian King," Maryville; Moses Rawlings, prop., 1803.
The Red Elephant-- Athens McMinn Co. Another name for the Grandview Hotel.
Red House Tavern-10 miles west of Rutledge; built by Capt. Thomas Jarnigan, ca. 1783. It stood until 1940s.
Red House Tavern-near Kingsport; John Thompson, prop., early 1800s.
Reynolds and Lenty Inn-Loudon County, 1828; regular steamboat stops began in 1835.
Rhea's Station-Greene County on old Stage Road; post office in 1825. The village was called Rheatown in honor of John Rhea.
Rhea's Tavern- Knoxville; Archibald Rhea, prop., 1815; later Lamar Tavern.
The Rising Sun-Maryville, also Love's Tavern and The Sam Houston Inn.
The Risk Hotel-- Etowah McMinn Co. See Glenora Hotel
Rocky Mount-Sullivan County; home of William Cobb family who hosted many important personages; built ca. 1770; served as territorial capitol while Gov. Blount lived there.
Roddy's Ordinary-Dandridge, 1800.
Rogers Inn-Rogersville; Joseph Rogers, builder and prop., 1785.
Roper, John Tavern-Dandridge; John Roper, prop., 1817.
Ross Tavern and Publick House-near Kingston and the Ross Great Iron Furnace. In 1795 it was leased to William McCormack and Michael Montgomery for 30 years. Located on original 1782 N. C. land grant of 2480 acres. Used as school by Prof Copenhaver of Smyth Co., Va.; sold to Thomas Nelms who lived there and ran general store.
Sevier's, Robert Ordinary-licensed in 1779; he was killed at King's Mountain.
Shepard's Inn-Dandridge, also Inman House and Mitchell Inn.
Shields Station-Blaine's Crossroads; home of Dr. Samuel Shields. Presidents Jackson, Johnson and Polk were guests.
Sign of the Eagle-Jonesborough; L. Anderson, prop., 1794.
Sign of the Indian King-Maryville; Moses Rawlings, prop., 1803; house later occupied by Samuel A. Love.
Simerall, A. Tavern-Knoxville at "Sign of the Indian King," 1801.
Simerall, Alexander and James McDonald-Knoxville, 1809; lot 30 where Andrew Johnson Hotel stands today.
Snapp, Lawrence Tavern-Blountville; "noted for its elegant and cultivated society."
Stafford Hotel-- Etowah McMinn Co
Stagecoach Inn-Hawkins County, on road to Washington; built 1840.
Stewart, Thomas Tavern-Jonesborough, 1836.
Stinson, James Tavern-Rogersville, 1819. Meeting held there to organize Tusculum College.
Stone's, Captain Tavern-Knoxville, 1793, later ( 1883) Schubert Hotel and Cumberland Hotel; marker at 725 Gay Street.
Story Inn--early inn at Parrottville; no dates available.
Tellico Blockhouse-often noted in early journals. The Duc d'Orleans stopped here with the Commander, Maj. John Strother and was served It a delicious meal of wild turkey" which he never forgot. The Duc called the place Fort Wilkinson, but the name does not appear in the records of the region.
Thomas Tavern-Dandridge, early 1800s.
Tucker, James-ten miles north of Dandridge; opened a house of entertainment on stage road from Knoxville to Abingdon, 1810. Town grew and was called New Market.
Tucker Tavern-near New Market in Jefferson County, built 1819. An unusually large two-story structure (log), second floor a large sleeping loft.
Vaughn, John C Cleveland; first inn, 1852; later called Monroe House.
Veranda Inn-Maryville, 1840; beautiful inn, later burned.
Vowell, Marrpage Tavern---Clinton, Anderson County, 1809.
Well's Station-Knox County (no dates available).
White Cliff Springs Hotel--Near Etowah in McMinn/Monroe County on Starr's Mountain. Started around 1860 by J Harvey Magill. People came from around the world to take the waters at White Cliffs. Also known at the end as the Bob Fisher Hotel. The hotel continued under many names until around the 1930's when it ceased to exist.
White, Commodore Tavern-Benton, on old Federal Road, ca. 1840.
White's, Benjamin Tavern-advertised in Knoxville Gazelle. Feb. 13, 1797.
Whiteside Inn-Bean Station, also called Bean Station Tavern and later, the Old Colonial Tavern; log building, built in 1811 by Thomas Whiteside.
Whitson, John-innkeeper, Clinton, Anderson County, 1820.
Wilson Inn---Cocke County .
Wood, John Tavern-Maryville, Blount County; licensed 1792.
Woods Tavern-Blount County, 1785; later "The General Jackson."
Yancey's Tavern-east of Kingsport on Reedy Creek, overlooked Island
Road (later Great
Stage Road and now State Route 126); John Yancey ( 1782) enlarged log house of
Amos
Eaton (1770).