Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center
Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 1,495 ft
- Elevation
Begin your visit to the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site at the Visitor Center. Here you will receive orientation to the other parts of the park, in addition to general information, brochures, and directions. The Visitor Center houses the site's 13 1/2 minute film "Defender of the Constitution," the Presidential museum, Andrew Johnson's original Tailor Shop, and the Eastern National bookstore.
Getting there
GPS
The GPS setting for Andrew Johnson NHS may be listed as 121 Monument Avenue, which is the park HQ building in the National Cemetery. Use 101 North College Street, Greeneville, TN for the visitor Center.
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.
36.16291, -82.82954 · 36°9'46.5"N 82°49'46.4"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 4.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center?
- No. Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (423) 638-3551
- Email anjo_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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