HISTORIC ROGERSVILLE TENNESSEE Second Oldest "settled" Town in Tn. - AMIS MILL Homestead

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  • 🎥 IN THIS EPISODE → Join us as we visit Historic Rogersville Tennessee in the heart of Appalachia. Take a stroll down main street with us and see all the history of the second oldest town in Tennessee. Founded in 1775 by Joseph Rogers and settled by the grandparents of Davy Crockett. We also visit the historic Amis Mill homestead, restaurant and grist mill. Thomas Amis Historic Site in Rogersville, TN - Tennessee. Home of the oldest stone dam in Tennessee, this property was constructed by Thomas Amis in 1780. Tennessee's first News Paper. Did you enjoy this video? If so, please ❤️SUBSCRIBE to our Channel: ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Click "Show More"
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  • @candiceyoung8244
    @candiceyoung8244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That's where 6 year old summer moon wells went missing nearly a year ago june 15th 21. And is still missing . Very sad. 💜🙏

  • @FridaysForever
    @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rogersville Tennessee was Founded in 1775 by Joseph Rogers and settled by the grandparents of Davy Crockett.

  • @gun6st-evan191
    @gun6st-evan191 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lived there, class of 86. The best small town ever.

  • @cricketdeeboyd6127
    @cricketdeeboyd6127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will soon be moving to Rogersville, Thomas Amis is my uncle. I’m so excited to find this channel. Thank you for posting❤️

  • @lynettestephens5152
    @lynettestephens5152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This quaint historical town is amazing. My kind of town! I just got home from the hospital today. Been there since last Thursday. This peaceful & lovely tour help to lift my spirits. These kind of towns make us forget about the evils around us & feel calm & peaceful. I needed to see this post tonight. Thank you both so much & Mr T, too. ♥️♥️♥️

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad you are doing better Lynette. We appreciate the comment. Big T says hey!

  • @nanagigi1162
    @nanagigi1162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My Hometown here. So much has changed over the years. The one store you were in use to be Williams Restaurant, My Brother in law owned n ran it. There's so much more to see in the area specifically outskirts. Thanks for sharing this.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi George! It's a beautiful little town. Thanks so much for sharing the info with us. Our pleasure.

  • @paulettebrochet2011
    @paulettebrochet2011 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just watched. Read about Rogersville in the Blue Ridge Magazine...loved seeing Big T again...says they have added more stores and restaurants. May want to revisit with the new additions. Enjoyed seeing this quaint town and so much history

  • @gypsydavy708
    @gypsydavy708 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice town. My father and grandparents were born in Rogersville.

  • @user-fv4nc3ec2e
    @user-fv4nc3ec2e 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What. Beautiful place to grow up and feel safe. Thank you for sharing

  • @kalebsizemore
    @kalebsizemore ปีที่แล้ว

    i live in rogersville and in school they would take us around to all the like historical spots. growing up here it was a little boring but i could see it being nice to visit and check everything out

  • @amberbryant8141
    @amberbryant8141 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rogersville so beautiful place. 🫶🏻❤

  • @garylipsey3552
    @garylipsey3552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really loved this video of Rogersville - what a neat town. Definitely on the list of places to visit. Y'all did a great job of bringing some Tennessee history to life. Thanks for the adventure.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Gary! Our plesure.

    • @wallacea5083
      @wallacea5083 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve lived her my whole life it’s very boring I wouldn’t 😂

  • @bradsimpson5033
    @bradsimpson5033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That park beside. Hale springs inn is were the movie theater used to be

  • @melissastewart6244
    @melissastewart6244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful place!!! I will say 1954 Chevy truck. Love all your videos!!! ❤️. I listen and watch while I work. It helps relieve the stress of the day to day grind at work.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Melissa we appreciate you.

  • @tiffanysmith1444
    @tiffanysmith1444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love my hometown 💓

  • @KevinFryAdventures
    @KevinFryAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a really neat town, mill & cemetery. I love historical places & so glad you feature these small towns. Please keep bringing Big T! My dad & I get a laugh out of him.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Kevin - Big T loves to jump in the car with us.

  • @danbailey96
    @danbailey96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have stopped by Davy Crockett birth place in Limestone several times …..it’s improved quite a bit since we were there the first time I guess close to 50 years ago.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We love the birth place. Thanks for sharing Dan.

  • @reginacelia8966
    @reginacelia8966 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes I sat in a desk
    Like that as well🤯 I could walk and shop there! Maybe one of these days

  • @tdufrene4
    @tdufrene4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Mike and Karen that's what I like when y'all do historically reviews keep up the good work I love when y'all do videos like those

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Terry! Thanks for taking time to comment.

    • @AmericanGal_69
      @AmericanGal_69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dandridge is the second oldest town in TN. Beat out by Jonesboro but not by much. That's my learning of it anyways.

  • @dbkyhere9229
    @dbkyhere9229 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful informative tour! Thanks! Cute little dog you’ve got!

  • @pabill4956
    @pabill4956 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @dianewilliams5271
    @dianewilliams5271 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! It was real interesting!

  • @Momtocam1997
    @Momtocam1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A beautiful, historic town..the views are amazing. Thanks so much.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Lisa.

  • @rogerdavenport9618
    @rogerdavenport9618 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandfather lived in the old mill, and a generator at the mill from the old water wheel, made electricity and sent it to Lyons hospital in Rogersville.

  • @cm9859
    @cm9859 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video. Thorough. You both showed the town, main street, parks, landmarks and history of it. Plus William Amis historic park, house, restaurant, grounds.

  • @kendrasmith6637
    @kendrasmith6637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I liked this historical video. Interesting tour. Fun to watch. Thanks. 😊

  • @ms.tep_
    @ms.tep_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this Mike and Karen! 💞

  • @courtneystevens6887
    @courtneystevens6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rogersville looks like such a neat town with so many things to see and do! I’d love to spend a day or two there exploring the town. I love history too. So cool how the town was founded by Davy Crockett’s family. Mike, I thought it was funny when you said “That first step is a doozy.” We live in the town where the movie Groundhog Day was filmed. Thanks for taking us along with you guys on this awesome adventure. It was great seeing Big T as well!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We really enjoyed this town Courtney. Thanks so much for watching and taking time to comment. Big T says Hey!!

    • @courtneystevens6887
      @courtneystevens6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FridaysForever I can definitely see why! You’re welcome, y’alls videos are THE BEST!! Hey Big T! 👋🏻♥️🐶

  • @jpshipwash6240
    @jpshipwash6240 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My hometown and I love it!

  • @OutcastRichard
    @OutcastRichard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed the video. My mother and brother live in Bulls Gap. Have a cousin in Rogersville. We have eaten at the restaurant at the mill.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @tabithamashburn8786
      @tabithamashburn8786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My father used to be the postmaster at the Bulls Gap post office before he retired!

  • @dpmart3275
    @dpmart3275 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done Mike and Karen

  • @pameladulany1457
    @pameladulany1457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this trip!! We love history also. We did Colonial Renactment for a number of yrs. Love quaint small towns with that hometown feel. Will have to look this one up and add to our list. Thanks and God bless ❤️❤️❤️🥰

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing Pamela. God bless!

  • @alantillman588
    @alantillman588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice review of Rogersville Karen and Mike. Beautiful town loaded with history. Love all the shops . Kinda reminds me of Williamsburg va.

  • @olafpamela
    @olafpamela 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Big T👋👋🐕‍🦺❤ HUGE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SERVED 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤😔 Thanks for sharing this historical town and God Bless🙏🤗

  • @teresacantrell7400
    @teresacantrell7400 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful town

  • @judyparker8283
    @judyparker8283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed your video!

  • @katya4802
    @katya4802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is perfect!! My daughter has been looking for a vintage store!!

  • @kitkatv333
    @kitkatv333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved this vlog. I watched it when it came out but didn't get a comment sent. Wonderful old town. Thanks for taking us along and God bless y'all!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it Kathy! We appreciate you leaving a comment. God bless!

  • @Julie-ms9ss
    @Julie-ms9ss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful town. I love the history. It’d be fun to look through the antique stores. This video would be pretty on our tv so we can see the scenery on a bigger screen.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for watching and sharing Julie.

  • @wolfcat6268
    @wolfcat6268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My hometown ❤️

  • @rosehunt9640
    @rosehunt9640 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful video. Big T is so sweet. He really enjoys going places doesn't he? Thanks for sharing this video. I enjoy all your videos. Small towns are so awesome and so beautiful.

    • @rosehunt9640
      @rosehunt9640 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How old is Big T?

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big T loves to jump in the car with us every time. He's 14. Our pleasure.

  • @jeffdickens7019
    @jeffdickens7019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Mike and Karen I enjoyed rogersville Tennessee first that I have heard of this these little towns are getting harder and harder to find something that we can never replace I'm glad that y'all find these places and put them on TH-cam because some people would never get to see these places if it wasn't for y'all till next video God bless

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jeff! Thanks for watching and yes harder and harder. God bless.

  • @birdman5223
    @birdman5223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff guyz👍🏻

  • @deba175
    @deba175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your dog we miss ours a lot

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Deb - Big T is a great little pug.

  • @jeandecker4073
    @jeandecker4073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Someone told me that Greeneville was the second oldest town in TN. Great tour. Thank you

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing Jean - seems to be an ongoing argument about that.

  • @gsantos8911
    @gsantos8911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Friday’s forever from Gatlinburgh I was looking on you on the weekend here

  • @forthechildren9604
    @forthechildren9604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing video‼️ Beautiful sites and very lovely commentary‼️ My husband and I are getting ready to visit Rogersville in two weeks, and now I know exactly where I will be going and what I will be looking at while I’m there. It really helps me to know that there is some beauty to that town.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you April - we hope you have a great time.

    • @forthechildren9604
      @forthechildren9604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FridaysForever 🌈💜✝️💕

  • @donnawalker5594
    @donnawalker5594 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @scottangel6462
    @scottangel6462 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was kinda funny to see this pop in my feed because I have lived in Rogersville for the past almost 30yrs, and only about a half of a mile from the opening footage of downtown.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome Scott! We enjoyed visiting your beautiful town.

  • @kevind1555
    @kevind1555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay...good.👍
    I just discovered your channel... So glad I found you. You're covering an area that I'm looking to buy... Eastern Tennessee, Western North Carolina...perfect... I look forward to watching your videos... I'm going to have to go back and get caught up.

  • @carlavision6143
    @carlavision6143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike and Karen, before I finish watching this how far is Stony Point from there? Now, going back to watching your video. Love seeing Big T! Just now got back from watching T&Me TV live and finished watching. What a beautiful town and scenery and very interesting! Really enjoyed your video and loved seeing Big T!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are not sure about that - sorry. Big T says hey!

    • @carlavision6143
      @carlavision6143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FridaysForever that's okay!

  • @johnj.2486
    @johnj.2486 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Big T!

  • @wandawilliams3707
    @wandawilliams3707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed it guys! Big T looks like he’d rather have stayed home 😂

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Wanda! He loves to get out with us but gets tired especially when it's warm outside.

  • @belle9438
    @belle9438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The descendants of the Amis Mill owner Thomas Amis moved to Rogersville several years ago and bought the property. They opened the restaurant and made it a tourist attraction. I thought that was pretty cool.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Belle! We did see them at the home.

  • @TheGrayLifewithJimPearl
    @TheGrayLifewithJimPearl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok we laughed at the vintage store thinking we know where they got all their stuff. After auctioning off all my parents stuff bet these are the people that go to auctions and buy up the stuff. What a neat old town with so much to explore. The Amis Heritage farm was so neat and what a beautiful spot.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! We loved The Amis Mill area so much. Hope you are both doing well.

  • @danbailey96
    @danbailey96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife had a cousin that lived in Jonesboro sadly he passed 8 or 9 years ago. We really like Jonesboro. I’ve seen the sign for Rogersville when we were in Greeneville.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jonesborough is so beautiful and packed with history. We've done a couple videos in Jonesborough. Thanks for the comment.

    • @belle9438
      @belle9438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jonesborough is a beautiful town. In October they have storytelling.

  • @nancywood8705
    @nancywood8705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for the tour of Rogersville. would love to go there. i want say it anymore but i sure wish you could get mr t a stroller. cost under $100.00 you would love it and so would he. he could lay down while your still walking. sure love mind. mr t.s a real star.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guess we need to look into a ride for Big T.

  • @dennisrittershofer9263
    @dennisrittershofer9263 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see your in my neck of the woods, Rogersville.

  • @michellemarie1197
    @michellemarie1197 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn't this town on the Netflix show "swap shop"? I'd love to visit here and also franklin

  • @govols100
    @govols100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truck looks like about a '52 model but not sure. Rogersville looks like a neat little town.

  • @janetmoss-s4o
    @janetmoss-s4o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dad had a truck similar to that when I was growing up. I'm guessing 54-55 Chevy?

  • @danielbass8827
    @danielbass8827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my hometown you missed alot of history here the building you said was cool use to be a hospital yall missed the library and swift school building

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Daniel! Maybe next time you an give us a tour?

  • @Fancyfan1000
    @Fancyfan1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dandridge is older! Greeneville is also older. Carters Fort and Watauga are several years older. Meadow view in Carter's Valley and the Wallen's at Kyles Ford, Elisha Wallen in now Claiborne County was "settled" years before. Jonesborough was both settled and incorperated before.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Big debate about that but thanks for your opinion.

  • @kennyjones4989
    @kennyjones4989 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1955

  • @donniestankovic8005
    @donniestankovic8005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1953 chevy

  • @acebigdog80
    @acebigdog80 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    47 chevy pickup

  • @deba175
    @deba175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    if we didn’t have family here we would move to east tenn

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing Deb.

    • @robindavis8967
      @robindavis8967 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go ahead and move you'd look better going then coming Kingsport is calling you so pack your stuff and go and get Eastman nasty air

  • @rodneywilcoxsr2223
    @rodneywilcoxsr2223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1955 Chevy pick up

  • @Im0utts
    @Im0utts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dandridge?

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      First settled town as we have heard. Guess the battle go's on for who's first.

  • @exploringnature6319
    @exploringnature6319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do they still use the court house?

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are not sure...sorry.

    • @robindavis8967
      @robindavis8967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes they do. my home town and very proud of it

    • @exploringnature6319
      @exploringnature6319 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FridaysForever Is so beautiful that’s why I asked and we would like to move to Tennessee too. Have a beautiful day everyone!

  • @khay2810
    @khay2810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought Dandridge was the second oldest town in Tennessee.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rogersville is the second oldest “settled” town in Tennessee

    • @Fancyfan1000
      @Fancyfan1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dandridge is older! Greeneville is also older. Carters Fort and Watauga are several years older. Meadow view in Carter's Valley and the Wallen's at Kyles Ford, Elisha Wallen in now Claiborne County was "settled" years before.

  • @diane3710
    @diane3710 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm more of you

  • @harolddenton6031
    @harolddenton6031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not much cool about visiting in rogersville,tn. I grew up about 20 miles east in Mount carmel,TN.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing.

    • @robindavis8967
      @robindavis8967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rogersville is a lot prettier the Mount Carmel and has nicer people and Rogersville is my hometown don't like it stay out no one said you had to come Harold Denton

  • @railroad9929
    @railroad9929 ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually, Rogersville is older than Jonesborough, but Jonesborough was the first to be incorporated.

  • @vincentmancini6279
    @vincentmancini6279 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice dog but I thought the "video" was to be of Rogersville, TN. It would have been interesting to see the historic part of the town, stopping to view the historical structures, etc. Sad

    • @railroad9929
      @railroad9929 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure what you were watching, but I thought the video was great. They showed a lot of history. I think they did a great job.