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General Longstreet Museum - Civil War Site
5915 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy., Russellville, TN
423-586-6382
This historic house was occupied during the winter of 1863-64 by General James Longstreet. It is currently being restored to serve as a museum and centerpiece of the Civil War tour in East Tennessee. The house is a stop on the Tennessee Civil War Trail.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children, Group rates available.
http://www.longstreetmuseum.com/index.htm
General Longstreet Museum Driving Directions from I-81 off I-40:
TRAVELING FROM I-40, EAST OR WEST:
Take I-81 north at I-40 interchange
Continue 8 miles to exit 8 (Morristown/White Pine exit) and turn right
Proceed 7.5 miles on US 25E north (Davy Crockett Parkway)
Take exit 2A to traffic light. Turn right on Morris Blvd. Travel 4 miles until Morris Blvd ends at East Andrew Johnson Highway. Turn right on East Andrew Johnson Highway. The General Longstreet Museum will be 300 yards on the left.
Davy Crockett Tavern Museum 
2002 Morningside Dr., Morristown, TN
423-587-9900
A replica of the boyhood home of Tennessee hero Davy Crockett, the museum contains artifacts from Davy's childhood and tells the story of this legendary figure in American history.
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (May-Oct.)
Cost: Adults: $5; Students (ages 5-18): $1; Children (under age 5): Free; Seniors (65 and over) receive a 10% discount on admission; Groups of 15 or more: 10% discount on admission
Davy Crockett Tavern Museum Driving Directions from I-81 off I-40:
TRAVELING FROM I-40, EAST OR WEST:
Take I-81 north at I-40 interchange
Continue 8 miles to exit 8 (Morristown/White Pine exit) and turn right
Proceed 7.5 miles on US 25E north (Davy Crockett Parkway)
Take exit 2A to traffic light. Turn left on E. Morris Blvd.
Go thru three traffic lights. After last light, approximately .1mile look for Jim Senter Way
Turn right and follow split rail fence to stop sign
Turn right on Morningside Drive and continue 100 yards to museum parking lot.
Frightmare Manor
This unique 4 attraction Screampark is the only Money Back Haunt. Named the #1 Haunted Attraction in 2009, 2010 & 2011, Frightmare Manor is a nationally recognized haunted attraction located between Knoxville,TN and Morristown, TN. Frightmare Manor features high tech animatronics, professional DMX special effects, and psychotic, demented souls determined to make you experience the TRUE TERROR of this property. Located on the abandoned Jeremiah Lexer plantation, Frightmare Manor is 4.5 acres, offering independent, walk thru haunted attractions onsite and features the nationally recognized Nightmare at Frightmare Challenge. If all 4 attractions are successfully completed, you WILL get your money back. You’ve been warned- TRUE TERROR EXISTS HERE. Dare yourself, double dare your friends…….
Overhead Sidewalks and Downtown Morristown
Visit Historic Downtown Main Street for beautiful architecture, great shopping, tasty restaurants, and our unique overhead sidewalks. Completed in 1969, the downtown "SkyMart" was an ambitious urban renewal project that added a second, overhead sidewalk to Morristown's Main Street. The sidewalks have recently been renovated and serve as a unique venue for downtown's festivals and events.
Visit the Crossroads Partnership Website
Historic Main Street Driving Directions from I-81 off I-40:
TRAVELING FROM I-40, EAST OR WEST:
Take I-81 north at I-40 interchange
Continue 8 miles to exit 8 (Morristown/White Pine exit) and turn right
Proceed 7.5 miles on US 25E north (Davy Crockett Parkway)
Take exit 2A to traffic light. Turn left on E. Morris Blvd. Travel approximately 2.3 miles to S. Cumberland Street. Turn right onto S. Cumberland St. At the next traffic light, turn left onto Historic Main Street. Parking is located along Main Street or continue to Henry Street. Turn left, and you will see additional and convenient parking lots on both the right and left-hand sides of Henry Street.
Rose Center 
442 W. Second North Street 423-581-4330
Housed in a 19th Century Victorian schoolhouse, Rose Center is the cultural arts center of Morristown featuring concerts, art classes, a local history museum, an art gallery and a permanent display detailing the history of the Civil War in Morristown and surrounding areas. The Rose Center is also home to Morristown's largest festival each fall, Mountain Makins, a celebration of Appalachian culture and folk life.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat. by appointment.
Bethesda Cemetery and Church 
4990 Bethesda Rd., 423-586-6382
Not far from the Longstreet House sits historic Bethesda Church & Cemetery. This picturesque plot of land features a kiosk detailing both Civil War and local history of area, a majestic stone archway, graves dating from the 1700s and a church that was used as a hospital during the Civil War. It is a stop on the Bridge to Bridge Civil War Trail and the Tennessee Civil War Trail.
Morristown Cemetery
601 E. Sixth North St., 423-586-6382
The Morristown Cemetery is rich in history. Hidden for many years by overgrowth, the cemetery is now a pristine setting for the graves of nine soldiers, five mayors, two city recorders and 15 aldermen. It is a stop on the Bridge to Bridge Civil War Trail.