General Morgan Inn & Conference Center
Greeneville, Tennessee
General Morgan Inn & Conference Center
111 North Main Street, Greeneville, Tennessee 37743 Original Property Opened in 1884 Historic Hotels of America member since 2002
Originally opened in 1884 on the site where Greeneville’s DeWoody Tavern stood for over a century, the General Morgan Inn is east Tennessee’s premier example of railroad era-inspired architecture. Designed with a late Victorian aesthetic, the Inn served as a social and economic hub for northeast Tennessee, combining classic elements of comfort, service, and graceful Southern hospitality. An extensive restoration, including the addition of a new conference center completed in 1996, returned the hotel to its original beauty and purpose. The jewel of Greeneville’s Main Street, the General Morgan Inn features full-service dining, upscale amenities, and boutique shops, all within a short walk to the President Andrew Johnson National Historic Site and Homestead.
Discover
- Admire the classic Victorian architecture of the ornate lobby's tall gleaming windows, and the quaint guestrooms, as well as a scenic Downtown view from the Rooftop Terrace.
- Marvel at the appropriately-named Grand Ballroom, with vast mirrors and beautiful chandeliers providing the perfect ambient lighting for any special occasion.
- Discover the amazing history of the General Morgan Inn & Conference Center. This stunning historic hotel dates back to 1884, when Colonel John H. Doughty transformed the historic De Woody Tavern into a luxurious boutique hotel named the Grand Central Hotel.
Explore
- Explore the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, this stunning historic destination was once the homestead for the 17th President of the United States.
- Visit the City Garage Car Museum and tour the beautifully restored vehicles in this massive "garage." Vehicles ranging from a classic 1957 Ford Fairlane to an authentic DMC DeLorean (yep, the car Marty took "Back to the Future") are on display.
- Travel to the Greeneville Greene County Museum. Filled with all sorts of local artifacts, this remarkable cultural institution is among the best places to learn about the region's fascinating history.
Experience
- Experience local history through guided tours that leave the hotel lobby daily, to take visitors on "A Walk with President Andrew Johnson," among other fascinating features.
- Tour the Dickson-Williams Mansion, where both Union and Confederate officers stayed during wartime, and where General John Hunt Morgan, the "Rebel Raider," spent his final days.
- Attend a thrilling theatrical performance at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center (NPAC), where live musical acts and theater groups perform year-round. Stand-up comedians, kids' shows, and even ballet round out the annual roster.
Taste
- Savor the exquisite cuisine of Brumley's Restaurant, the General Morgan Inn's own in-house dining venue. The Brumley's House Salad with a signature Scotty Burger is a perennial favorite. Brumley's regularly caters to locals and visitors, along with local events like weddings, corporate retreats, workshops, and meetings.
- Head over to the Tannery Downtown, an unassuming sandwich shop located in a charming historic building that offers a broad selection of southern diner-style fare, complete with vegan-friendly options and house-made dessert items.
- Taste locally brewed coffee at Catalyst Coffee Company, nestled on Mason Corner in the General Morgan Inn building itself. All things sugary and caffeinated are served up by a local-loved staff.
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