Yancey's Tavern
- Address: Chestnut Ridge Rd
- Vicinity: E of Kingsport, at Memorial Blvd (TN 126)
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1779/00/00 | On Island Road, one of the earliest wagon trails in the United States, a residence is built for James Hollis Sr, an early pioneer in the region. | |||||
| 1780/05/00 | David Looney | Justice of the Peace | Sullivan County government's second meeting takes place at the home of James Hollis Sr, he was not there. | |||
| 1782/00/00 | John Yancey buys the Hollis residence and turns it into a tavern and inn. | |||||
| 1787/00/00 | The Sullivan County Court, similar to the present day county commissioners, met at Yancey Tavern until some time in 1787. | |||||
| 1802/00/00 | John Shaver buys Yancey's Tavern. It became a major stop along a stagecoach line halfway between Deery Inn and Netherland Inn. By 1840, it was known as Shaver's Inn. | |||||
| 1842/00/00 | John Shaver opens Eden's Ridge Post Office, operating it until 1866. | |||||
| 1889/00/00 | John R Spahr buys Shaver's Inn with 230 acres and the inn became the residence for his farm. |
| Particulars for Yancey's Tavern: | |
|---|---|
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Exploration-settlement |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Owner | Private |
| Historic Use | Restaurant |
| Transportation | Stagecoach |
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