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Address and Phone:
5915 E. Andrew Johnson Highway
Russellville, TN 37860

Email: tourism@morristownchamber.com
Phone: (423) 586-6382

Admission Rates:
$5 for adults
$3 for children
Special Group rates available

Hours Open to the Public:
Fridays - Sundays
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Open any day by appointment.

Dates Closed:
November -April

Discounts:
Group Discount, Senior Citizen Discount, Student Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Cash, Personal Check

General Longstreet Museum

City: Russellville, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Knoxville & Middle East

General James Longstreet established his headquarters in the Nenney Homestead in Russellville, TN during the harsh winter of 1863 - 1864.

Today, visitors can explore the actual historic home showcasing an authentic Civil War era communications center complete with a Civil War telegraph and period furnishings.

A walk through the General Longstreet Museum will put you at the heart of the strategic efforts of James Lonsgstreet, one of the most powerful generals in all of the Confederacy.





The General Longstreet Museum is located at 5915 East Andrew Johnson Highway (Hwy US 11-E) in Russellville, TN.

Interstate 81 Morristown - Exit #8. Turn toward Morristown on US Highway 25, Travel 6 Miles to Exit 2-A, the Morristown, Highway 11-E and Morris Blvd. Exit. Turn right on Morris Blvd and travel 4 miles until Morris Blvd ends at East Andrew Johnson Highway. Turn right on East Andrew Johnson Highway, and the General Longstreet Museum is 300 yards on the left.

From Morristown and Jefferson County, take Andrew Johnson Highway - Highway 11-E to the General Longstreet Museum.

Bean Station and points North, take US Highway 25 to Morristown, Exit left (east) onto East Andrew Johnson Highway - Highway 11-E. Travel 4 miles to Museum.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

Upcoming events

Date: May 18, 2013
International Biscuit Festival
Location: Knoxville, TN

Date: May 18, 2013
Lightening Bug Tour
Location: Clinton, TN

Date: May 18, 2013
THE SHED- Paul Thorn
Location: Maryville, TN

Date: May 17, 2013 - May 18, 2013
39th Annual Rugby Village Festival
Location: Rugby, TN

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