Everything Hancock County is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Hancock County.
6 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Ever heard of a union so powerful it built its own self-sufficient town? That's Pressmen's Home. In 1911, the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America established this headquarters. Over…
Pull over for a minute and imagine a bustling frontier town! This is the Rogersville Historic District, the heart of Hawkins County. Joseph Rogers laid out the street plan way back in 1786, after petitioning the North…
Imagine weary travelers in the 1780s, seeking shelter and sustenance after a long journey. This is exactly what Thomas Amis provided right here.Amis, the father-in-law of Rogersville founder Joseph Rogers, built this…
These imposing stone walls once held the fate of Claiborne County within. Built in 1819, this is the Claiborne County Jail. For over a century, this jail served as the county's primary detention facility, replacing an…
Imagine carving a life out of the rugged Appalachian wilderness – that's exactly what happened here at the Hensley Settlement. Brothers-in-law Sherman Hensley and Willy Gibbons, seeking a fresh start, established their…
Pull over here for a second; this peaceful church has a surprisingly turbulent past. During the Civil War, Bethesda Presbyterian Church wasn't just a place of worship. It was converted into a hospital, caring for…