- Greeneville
- the Nolichucky Valley
- Limestone Cove
- Erwin
Dates
October 3 – 5, 2025
Highlights
- 2 days (around 5 hours each day) at the International Storytelling Festival
- Charming Jonesborough – boutiques, cafés, museums, and off-the-charts ambiance
- 2 nights in the General Morgan Inn, Greeneville, TN
- Beautiful drives, coming and going; great local history
- Delicious local dining
Trip Description
The International Storytelling Festival is one great time in beautiful East Tennessee! The festival itself features Jonesborough – East Tennessee’s prettiest town – against a backdrop of early autumn color; fun, inspiring storytellers from far and near; punctuated by the occasional train whistle from the historic Virginia and East Tennessee Railroad. We’ll spend time at the festival on Saturday and Sunday (which honors “sacred stories”).
We’ll make our home for two nights, in one of Explore Up Close’s favorite hotels in the Southeast – the General Morgan Inn in Greeneville, TN. On Friday (first day of the trip) enjoy Greeneville’s lovely Main Street: we’ll walk with a local guide to hear about President Andrew Johnson (and we’ll visit his home); and the final hours of Confederate cavalry commander, General John Hunt Morgan, and other notable architecture – like the lovely Cumberland Presbyterian Church ( . . . Say, is that a cannon ball embedded to the right of the door?!). Enjoy great companionship, beautiful places, and an uplifting experience!
Featured Experiences
General Morgan Inn
Rediscover the classic pleasures of travel at Greeneville’s Historic General Morgan Inn, the perfect resting place while enjoying the National Storytelling Festival and leisurely exploring the lush foothills of Northeast Tennessee. Independently owned and operated for nearly a century, the General Morgan Inn is a local gem catering to the needs of their guests. We'll also enjoy dinner on-site at during our stay!
What's Included
Comfortable van transportation
Accommodation for 2 nights
Breakfast, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners
All touring per the itinerary
Guide and concierge service throughout the trip
Trip Price
$2,095 / person (double occupancy; single supplement, $205)
What's Not Included
Price does not include alcohol, other meals, or optional trip insurance.
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This trip departs from Greenville / Spartanburg, South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina. If you live elsewhere, please contact us to discuss travel arrangements, and we will look forward to assisting you!
