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About Eureka Inn

Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends

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The Historic Eureka Inn & Event Center is located on Main Street in the heart of Historic Jonesborough. Each of the Eureka’s 8 uniquely decorated bedrooms create a captivating blend of past and present. They offer spacious rooms with private baths, free Wi-Fi, and individually controlled heat and air. The inn also boosts acoustic-soundproofing in its walls creating quiet, romantic spaces.

The Inn provides delicious,  breakfasts served family style in the large dining room, allowing guests to hear stories from other travelers. With fruit, juice, and locally-acquired touches like jams, honey and coffee, you’ll be fueled up and ready to explore all Jonesborough has to offer.

Ease into Main Street life on its front porch, take a stroll through the floral courtyard and gardens or enjoy the shade offered by the creekside gazebo. The courtyard and gardens are the ideal outdoor venue for intimate weddings, family reunions or other social events.

See why so many travelers make Historic Eureka Inn their inn of choice when visiting Jonesborough.

You’re INN for a historical experience!

Meet Your Hosts

The Johnstons are a recent addition to Historic Jonesborough and are loving their new adventure as innkeepers. They moved from their home in Knoxville, TN to the inn just before National Storytelling Festival 2023 and immediately welcomed guests for the long weekend. They live in the Historic Eureka Inn fulltime with their 2 rescued Aussie/Border Collie mixes, who love the attention received from locals and travelers alike in the parlor, NO PETS are allowed in guest rooms!

Rooms & Rates

We offer well-appointed rooms that are warm and cozy, but include modern amenities such as in-room digital thermostats, hairdryers and Keurig Coffee makers.

All rooms have full-bathrooms with tubs; the Russell Room has a standup shower.

Included in your stay is access to:

  • Front Porch
  • Gazebo
  • Chairs by the Stream
  • The Courtyard
  • Reserved Parking
  • Concierge Service
  • & The Costume Room

Rates

To view each room’s rates, please see below!  All room rates are per night.

Tuesday – Friday – $195 to $235 with Continental Breakfast

Saturday – Sunday – $225 to $265 with Formal Breakfast

10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.

If the room you want is not available just give us a call. We may still be able to accommodate you!

First Floor Rooms

The Sample Room

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $195/night
Saturday – Sunday: $200/night

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The Peddler's Room

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night

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The Russell Room

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night

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Group Room Rates

Available for 3 rooms plus a common area, on the first floor.

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $575/night
Saturday – Sunday: $645/night

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Second Floor Rooms

The Maxwell Room

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night

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Angeline's Room

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night

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Peter Miller's Room

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night

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The Jury Room

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $235/night
Saturday – Sunday: $255/night

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The Tub Room

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night

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Laura's Room

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night

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Group Room Rates

Available for 3 rooms plus a common area, on the second floor.

Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $575/night
Saturday – Sunday: $645/night

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Event Space

Space available for up to 40 people, $75 per hour with a 4 hour minimum.

Call the Inn or complete the Contact Us form for details.

Things To Do

The Town of Jonesborough offers activities and events no matter what your interests are.  Whether it is exploring the local shops, eateries, exploring our history or enjoying a good story there is so much to explore.

The Historic Eureka Inn’s History

The history of the Eureka Inn has included many changes over the last 200 years and the blending of these additions was so perfect that the hotel appears to have been built all at the same time.

1797
1797

Robert Mitchell and his wife Harriett purchased “Lot #19” from the Town of Jonesborough to construct a private residence.

1851
1851

In 1851, William Henry Maxwell purchased the home and had a “jury room” in one of the large bedrooms that can still serve as a meeting room today.

1869
1869

Laura Gosnell purchased the property to be used as a private residence and boarding house.

1900
1900

Peter Miller and his wife Harriett opened the Eureka hotel to offer hospitality to travelers and business people.

1910
1910

J.R. Russell purchased the Inn and added the first bathtub with hot and cold running water.

1950's
1950's

In the 1950’s, a restaurant, grocery store, and a taxi cab business had taken over the ground floor.

1997
1997

The hotel is restored back to its days of glory and offers the best of past and present.