Rogersville
Hawkins County · Cherokee Lake · Holston River
Tennessee's second-oldest town, wrapped in Cherokee Lake shoreline and Clinch Mountain ridgeline.
About Rogersville
Rogersville is the seat of Hawkins County and the second-oldest town in Tennessee, with a preserved 18th- and 19th-century main street of brick storefronts, a historic courthouse, and one of the state's oldest inns still standing downtown.
Geographically, the town sits between the Holston River and Clinch Mountain, with Cherokee Lake's upper end just to the south. That mix — walkable historic town, river bottomland, lake frontage, and ridge acreage — defines the local property landscape.
What you'll find on the market
The notes below describe general geography and property types, not any specific listing.
In-town homes
Historic and traditional homes on tree-lined streets within walking distance of the courthouse square.
Acreage & land
Farm tracts, wooded acreage, and pasture along the ridge-and-valley country outside town, typically on well and septic.
Views, water & retreats
Lake- and river-adjacent properties on the upper reaches of Cherokee Lake and the Holston, where frontage type varies parcel to parcel.
Newer builds & commercial
Newer builds and small subdivisions on the edges of town with county utilities.
Brick storefronts, river bottomland, and Clinch Mountain on the skyline.
Lifestyle
A slow-paced historic downtown with antique shops and festivals, weekend fishing on the Holston and Cherokee Lake, and quick drives into the Tri-Cities for bigger errands.
Getting around
- • US-11W runs straight through town
- • Kingsport — about 35 minutes east
- • Morristown — about 30 minutes southwest
- • I-81 access — about 20 minutes
- • Tri-Cities Airport — about 45 minutes
A look around the area
Illustrative scenes of the landscape that shapes the Rogersville market.
Market context
Inventory ranges from restored historic in-town homes to river and lake frontage, ridge-view acreage, and rural farm tracts. Frontage type, road access, and water/septic availability drive most of the pricing variance.
For current comparable sales, days-on-market, and a property-specific valuation in Rogersville, request a private CMA from Spring Mountain Realty.
Landmarks & local geography
- Rogersville Historic District
- Hawkins County Courthouse (1836)
- Hale Springs Inn
- Clinch Mountain ridgeline
Outdoor recreation
- Cherokee Lake boating & fishing
- Holston River paddling
- Clinch Mountain hiking & overlooks
- Laurel Run Park
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