Once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the oldest historic homes in Northeast Tennessee.

The Smith House was built in 1824 and has been in this family for several generations. This structure boasts features investors most desire in an historic property – a grand staircase at the front of the house, heart of pine hardwood flooring, high ceilings, large windows, and a back staircase. Each room has it’s own fireplace, eight in all.

At the front door there is a reception area with a LR and parlor on either side of the entry; (The parlor has been a BR in the past, too). Off the hall there is a small library and then, a large formal DR. Passing through the DR, the fully updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops a a kitchen island Just outside is the original spring house.

At the top of the stairs, the 2nd floor opens to a generous passage with enough space for a sitting area, and an exterior door opens to the small parapet. There are 3 BR’s upstairs, one is en suite with a full bath and a walk through to a business class office, with additional electrical outlets, shelving and storage. From here, one can take the back stairs to the kitchen.

Recent Renovations

Heating and air conditioning has been expanded into a zoned configuration and duct work was replaced and expanded.  A generous addition to the kitchen doubled it’s size and includes stainless appliances, granite counters, a kitchen island and plenty of cabinet space.

The Property

The original home site was just under one acre and the current owners added two additional holdings, creating a parcel that is approximately 1.92 acres.

The creek running through the property is from a natural spring.  Here, both Union and Confederate soldiers passed through the property, camping near the spring at different points in the Civil War.

Just across Main Street, Crockett Spring Park is a memorial to pioneers David and Elizabeth Crockett who were among the first settlers to the area, and the grandparents of Davy Crockett.  At this point in history, the easternmost corner of Tennessee was known as the state of Franklin, until North Carolina wrestled it back in 1789.  Then in 1796 Franklin was returned to the new state of Tennessee.  Davy would grow up nearby, near Greene and Washington Counties.

Rogersville is rich in history.  Be sure to visit during Heritage Days in October to enjoy 3 full days of music and activities.  For more information, visit https://www.rogersvilleheritage.org/heritage-days-festival