Maynardville, Tennessee

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Maynardville

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Maynardville.

9 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Powell Valley Male Academy · 15.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming building witnessed the education of generations and even played a role in the Civil War. Built in 1827, the Powell Valley Male Academy, also known as the Speedwell Academy, was founded by George Shutter.…

• Norris, Tennessee · 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here a sec, because this unassuming town of Norris, Tennessee, has a fascinating backstory tied to one of the most ambitious projects in American history. Back in 1933, during the Great Depression, the…

• McClain-Ellison House · 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living in a cave before building this historic house in 1793! That's exactly what Thomas McClain did. He built this house in Speedwell, Tennessee, in the Federal architectural style. McClain lived here with his…

• Savage House and Garden · 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine escaping the hustle of early 1900s Knoxville in your own private garden oasis. That was the dream Arthur Savage realized here. Arthur Savage, an English immigrant, made his fortune manufacturing marble-cutting…

• Norris Dam · 16.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This massive dam was the first major project of the Tennessee Valley Authority, transforming the region and providing power to millions. In 1933, the Tennessee Valley Authority was created to bring economic development…

• Alexander McMillan House · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine staking your claim on the Tennessee frontier. That's exactly what Alexander McMillan did when he built this house back in 1785. Alexander McMillan arrived here in 1783, snapping up land thanks to North…

• Norris Dam State Park · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a valley transformed, a river tamed, and a region electrified – all thanks to this very spot. Norris Dam State Park marks the site of Norris Dam, a monumental project completed in 1936 by the Tennessee Valley…

• Claiborne County Jail · 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These imposing stone walls once held the fate of Claiborne County within. Built in 1819, this is the Claiborne County Jail. For over a century, this jail served as the county's primary detention facility, replacing an…

• Ramsey House (Knox County, Tennessee) · 19.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Look out your window! You're approaching a stunning glimpse into Tennessee's frontier past. This isn't just an old house; it's a testament to ambition and early American craftsmanship. Built in 1797, the Ramsey House,…