The Netherland Inn House Museum & Boatyard Complex

The restored Netherland Inn and section of the Old Boatyard depict an intimate study of a way of life that is intriguing part of America's heritage.

A visit to this historic landmark is a real and meaningful experience for young and old.

The Netherland Inn
2144 Netherland Inn Road
P.O.B. 293
Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 335-5552 or (423) 246-7986
email: Netherland Inn Association

New! The Netherland Inn's Living History Video Project

Click here to view the video collection.

Bluegrass at the Netherland Inn Video

Click here to watch the music video.

Please note: Bluegrass Jam at the Inn will take place every Friday night until May 29! Please see the music video for some of the sights and sounds that occur during these jams. Admission is free, but donations are eagerly accepted.

Defying time that has touched so much with ruin, the stately historic Netherland Inn rises high above the Holston River. From the 1760s travelers came by wagon down the Island Road to the river bank where they built boats and migrated west. Originally built by William King in 1802 and 1808 for the sole purpose of developing a boat yard from which to ship his salt, the Netherland Inn was later sold at a sheriff's sale in 1818 to Richard Netherland. Netherland immediately procured a stage contract and established this beautiful three-story building as an inn and tavern on the Great Old Stage Road, the main route to Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee. The Netherland Inn became established as a popular stagecoach inn hosting many famous persons including Presidents Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson and James Polk.

Netherland Inn remained in the Netherland family until 1906 when it became the home and boarding house of H.C. and Nettie Cloud. In 1968, it was purchased by the Netherland Inn Association to be preserved as a historic house museum. The inn today has been furnished to represent life as it was in an important American frontier settlement. Research was collected from the diary of Richard Netherland, as well as other primary and secondary history sources. The first floor tavern, second floor family quarters, and third floor guest rooms all have been furnished with period pieces. Although much of the Netherland Inn furniture was destroyed or lost in the Civil War, some of it remains and can been seen throughout the house.

Open Saturday and Sunday - May through October
Hours: 2p.m. to 4p.m.
Admission: Adults $4.00 and age 6 and under $1.00.

Group Tours: April through October by appointment- School, Civic and Church Groups Welcome!



		The Nation's only registered historical site which was both a stage stop and a boatyard. The restored Netherland Inn and section of the Old Boatyard depict an intimate study of a way of life that is intriguing part of America's heritage. A visit to this historic landmark is a real and meaningful experience for young and old. The Netherland Inn 2144 Netherland Inn Road P.O.B. 293 Kingsport, TN 37660 Phone: (423) 335-5552 or (423) 246-7986 email: Netherland Inn Association New! The Netherland Inn's Living History Video Project Click here to view the video collection. Bluegrass at the Netherland Inn Video Click here to watch the music video. Please note: Bluegrass Jam at the Inn will take place every Friday night until May 29! Please see the music video for some of the sights and sounds that occur during these jams. Admission is free, but donations are eagerly accepted. A Brief History of the Netherland Inn: A gateway to the west. Defying time that has touched so much with ruin, the stately historic Netherland Inn rises high above the Holston River. From the 1760s travelers came by wagon down the Island Road to the river bank where they built boats and migrated west. Originally built by William King in 1802 and 1808 for the sole purpose of developing a boat yard from which to ship his salt, the Netherland Inn was later sold at a sheriff's sale in 1818 to Richard Netherland. Netherland immediately procured a stage contract and established this beautiful three-story building as an inn and tavern on the Great Old Stage Road, the main route to Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee. The Netherland Inn became established as a popular stagecoach inn hosting many famous persons including Presidents Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson and James Polk. Netherland Inn remained in the Netherland family until 1906 when it became the home and boarding house of H.C. and Nettie Cloud. In 1968, it was purchased by the Netherland Inn Association to be preserved as a historic house museum. The inn today has been furnished to represent life as it was in an important American frontier settlement. Research was collected from the diary of Richard Netherland, as well as other primary and secondary history sources. The first floor tavern, second floor family quarters, and third floor guest rooms all have been furnished with period pieces. Although much of the Netherland Inn furniture was destroyed or lost in the Civil War, some of it remains and can been seen throughout the house. Open Saturday and Sunday - May through October Hours: 2p.m. to 4p.m. Admission: Adults $4.00 and age 6 and under $1.00. Group Tours: April through October by appointment- School, Civic and Church Groups Welcome! (Driving North on I-181) Exit to the right at exit 55 (Highway 11 and Stone Drive) eastbound. 1st Traffic light - Fairview Ave. (approximately two blocks after I-81) Turn Right Proceed on curving, hilly street approximately four blocks until ending on Center St. Turn right onto Center St. Proceed on Center St. keeping in right lane and go under Railroad Bridge Immediately after going under the railroad bridge bear right onto Netherland Inn Road Netherland Inn is approximately one mile and is located very close to the road. Turn right at the Inn (Lilac St.) Proceed up the hill to the parking lot located on the right.

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