Johnson City, TN

Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site

Historic Johnson City site with 17 acres of grounds, 11 historic buildings, outdoor wedding seating, and a Visitor Center conference room.

Historic Tipton-Haynes House exterior in Johnson City, Tennessee
Photo: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, TENN,90-JONCI.V,2-1 · Public domain · Stored from the 1936 HABS original file; no content edits. The page layout crops the display area. The image shows the historic house exterior, not a current wedding setup.
Historic Tipton-Haynes House exterior in Johnson City, Tennessee

Historic Tipton-Haynes House exterior in Johnson City, Tennessee

Venue details

Starting price
$100/hourWedding rentalSetup through departure · no minimum hours published · 25% deposit
  • The current official page lists weddings at $100 per hour from event setup until the last person leaves.
  • Rehearsal and dinner rentals are $50 per hour.
  • A 25% deposit of the total cost holds the day or weekend.
Guest capacity

Visitor Center Conference Room: up to 100 guests

Location

The site is at 2620 South Roan Street, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601. The operator describes 17 acres, 11 historic buildings, a cave, and an active spring pond.

Wedding rental

The current rental page offers wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and other events. Wedding rental time runs from event setup until the last person leaves at $100 per hour.

Deposit and fees

A 25% deposit of the total cost is required to hold the day or weekend. Rehearsal and dinner rentals are $50 per hour. The linked contract is named for October 2025 and also lists a refundable $100 damage deposit; confirm how that contract applies to the current hourly page.

Event policy

Outside catering is allowed. A liquor license is required for harder alcohol served by a designated server. Tents are allowed for an outdoor ceremony.

Photo rights

The profile image is a 1936 Historic American Buildings Survey exterior photograph of the Tipton-Haynes House. The Wikimedia Commons record marks it public domain in the United States and requests the Library of Congress credit shown in the photo registry.

Before you book

Ask for a written quote for your date and guest count.

  • Minimum wedding hours and full-day wedding total
  • Rate effective date and whether the October 2025 contract supersedes any live-page wording
  • Whether the 25% booking deposit and $100 damage deposit both apply
  • Current kitchen fee, because the live page shows $35 per hour in one section and $25 per hour in another
  • Availability, insurance, security, tax, and cancellation terms
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