Sullivan County, Tennessee
Known widely by NASCAR fans as home to Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol is often the first city in Tennessee to greet travelers venturing south on I-81.
Historically, Sullivan County is a place of many "firsts" when it comes to settlement of Tennessee and it's best known by Country Music fans as the birthplace of Country Music.
"Rocky Mount," the home of East Tennessee's first pioneer settler, William Cobb, is located here in the little known town of Piney Flats. Rocky Mount served as the first capitol of the Southwest Territory for Governor, William Blount for two years before the capital was moved to Knoxville.
Spend a morning on the golf course or take a hike at Bays Mountain Park and explore the wonders of the wildlife area. Trout fish on the Holston River, investigate a cave, or visit one of the many farmers' markets.Advanced search results
Allandale Mansion
www.allandalemansion.comAllandale Mansion was the dream home of Ruth and Harvey Brooks. They built and furnished a distinctive home on grounds which were designed by the same man who served as the landscape architect for President Dwight Eisenhower.
Aunt Willie's Wildflowers
n 1860, Stephen Adams and Barbara Galloway Adams willed the original 65 acres of the now Cherry Hill Farm to Emmaline Adams, who soon married J.W.P. Doan. In the 1860s, JWP, his dad and brothers (all woodworkers) built th ...
C. Earhart Barn
The 'Tulip Variation' block was taken from a quilt owned by the Earhart's that was made by a family member. The block was painted as a school art project by Sullivan East High School.
Childress Brothers Farm
The popular Dutch Girl quilt pattern is a sweet addition to the Childress Brothers Farm in Kingsport, TN.
Coates Barn
This quilt pattern is based on one made by the Mother-In-Law of the owner, who grew up on the farm. She was part Cherokee Indian and often used bright colors in her quilts.
Exchange Place Living History Farm
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Exchange Place, or Gaines-Preston Farm, preserves the pioneer history by recreating life in the 1850s for tourists and residents.
F. Thomas Barn
Built in 1854 by the Thomas family, the barn on Maple Farm boasts the “Log Cabin”, a design chosen from a quilt lovingly stitched by a dear neighbor and cousin of the original landowners. The Log Cabin was
L. Earhart Barn
The Tennessee Star quilt pattern was popular during the late 1800's through the early and mid 1900's. This block was painted as a class art project by Blountville Middle School.
L. Thomas Barn
Come see the popular Dutch Girl pattern along scenic Chinquapin Grove Road.
Lady Barn
The Lady Farm property dates back to 1860 when the ownerbuilt a two-story, four-room log house and store. These were built near the first permanent Baptist church in Sullivan County, Kendrick’s Creek Baptist Chu
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Sinking Creek
Grandmother’s Flower Garden hangs on the barn at Sinking Creek Farm. It is of special significance to the farm owner, as it is copied from a quilt made by her grandmother, Lena Jane Creasy. Hand pieced and hand
Yancey Tavern
The Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt square hangs on the barn located a short distance from Yancey's Tavern. Both the tavern and barn are located on Island Road, Tennessee's first wagon road, built
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