Agriculture Celebrates Grand Opening of Historic Hale Springs Inn

NASHVILLE - Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens joined state Tourism and local officials on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Hale Springs Inn in downtown Rogersville, Tenn.

“We owe a special debt of gratitude to Governor Bredesen for joining local leaders in recognizing the historical significance and economic potential of the Hale Spring Inn. This project is the result of a lot of hard work and dedication and almost 200 years in the making, but with this strong private and public partnership it will be of enormous importance to the growth of Rogersville and Hawkins County for a long time to come.”

The Hale Springs Inn, an 1824 stage-coach inn known for its presidential patrons, was recently restored to its original grandeur through a partnership between the Town of Rogersville and the Rogersville Heritage Association. The project was funded through private and public contributions, including an Enhancement grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

State Agriculture and Tourism officials are working with local leaders, businesses and communities to highlight agritourism and heritage tourism opportunities in the area including the Hale Springs Inn, local farms and fresh products and the Appalachian Quilt Trail.