Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
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.
Alerts
- CautionNotice to travelers to National Cemetery
Due to the narrow roadway & tight turn, RVs, mobile homes, charter buses, delivery trucks, or vehicles with trailers are prohibited from the crest of Monument Hill. Check for information about parking at the Visitor Center upon your arrival.
- InformationHistoric Andrew Johnson Homestead Reopens
The Home of our 17th president has reopened to the public. Daily tours available. See GUIDED TOURS information on website for more details.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx - Stone Mountain
33 mi from the park's reference point
Within 50 miles, as of 2026-10-14. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Check the park's alerts and the managing office before you drive.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
There are no entrance fees for the site. Tickets are required for the Homestead tours to control group size, but they are free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
Hours
| Andrew Johnson National Historic Site | Daily · 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Closed Thanksgiving Day | Hours not published |
| Dec 25, 2026Closed for Christmas Day | Hours not published |
| Jan 1, 2027Closed New Year's Day | Hours not published |
When to go
May draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
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.
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Things to do
- Explore How it all Began - the Early Home
Describes Johnson's Early Home and what you can do there.
Opens on the Park Service site - Pay Homage - The Andrew Johnson National Cemetery
About the National Cemetery
Opens on the Park Service site - Get oriented at the Visitor Center
Basics to the Visitor Center
Opens on the Park Service site - Become a Junior Ranger at Andrew Johnson NHS
How to become a Junior Ranger at Andrew Johnson NHS
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
News
- Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day at Andrew Johnson National Cemetery ↗2026-08-28
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is excited to welcome visitors to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery on Sunday, Aug. 30.
- The Historic Home of President Andrew Johnson Reopens ↗2026-05-04
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site will officially re-open President Andrew Johnson’s historic Homestead in downtown Greeneville on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
On the National Register nearby
- Crescent SchoolBuilding · Greeneville · 0.2 mi
- James Lowry HouseBuilding · Greeneville · 2.8 mi
- New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian ChurchBuilding · Greeneville · 3.7 mi
- Samuel Doak HouseBuilding · Greeneville · 4.2 mi
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
Forest Service trails nearby
These trails are outside the park on National Forest land, within 15 miles of Andrew Johnson. Each one opens on Trailhead Atlas.
Distance is measured from the park's reference point to the nearer end of the trail.
Guidebooks for Tennessee's national parks and the South
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject.
Reference
Activities
Weather & climate
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.
Questions people ask
Does Andrew Johnson charge an entrance fee?
No. Andrew Johnson is free to enter, though some tours and ticketed sites inside charge separately.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Andrew Johnson?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 4:00PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Andrew Johnson right now?
2 active alerts as of October 14, 2026: Historic Andrew Johnson Homestead Reopens; Notice to travelers to National Cemetery.
Source: Alerts
How busy is Andrew Johnson?
43,203 recreation visits in 2025, number 275 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Andrew Johnson?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Andrew Johnson?
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.
Source: Weather & climate
Follow this park
- Alerts feed (RSS)
- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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