On this day in 1848, The East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad was incorporated. It resulted from a convention in Greeneville in 1847 which became involved in a dispute between railroad and river improvement interests.
Visit the East Tennesee History Center
Facilities & Hours
Facilities & Hours
 Second Floor Hours
865-215-8824, eths@eastTNhistory.org |
 First Floor Hours
865-215-8830 |
 Third Floor Hours
865-215-8801 |
 Second Floor Hours
865-215-8800 |
Front Porch to the Region's History
Geography defines East Tennessee as a land of mountains and valleys and with a history and heritage apart from the rest of the state. The East Tennessee Historical Society recognizes this distinctiveness with programs and exhibitions uniquely tailored to the region. The ETHS educational mission is to engage the public with the message that history is important.
This Day In East Tennessee History
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January 27, 1848
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January 27, 1840
On this day in 1840, the Tennessee state legislators received Knoxville native Senator Hugh Lawson White's resignation in which he stated categorically that "These instructions [to vote for the sub-treasury bill] I cannot and will not obey."
Hours of Operation
As of 7/20/20: • M-F: 8am - 3pm
865-215-8824, eths@eastTNhistory.org
As of 7/20/20: • M-F: 9am - 3pm • Sat: 10am - 3pm • Sun: 1pm - 4pm
865-215-8830
As of 7/20/20: • M-Tu: 9am - 8:30pm • W-F: 9am - 5:30pm • Sat: 9am - 5pm • Sun: 1pm - 5pm
865-215-8801
601 South Gay Street
PO Box 1629
Knoxville, TN 37901-1629
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