About Eureka Inn
Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends
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
The Peddler's Room
Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night
The Russell Room
Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night
Group Room Rates
Available for 3 rooms plus a common area, on the first floor.
Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $575/night
Saturday – Sunday: $645/night
Second Floor Rooms
The Maxwell Room
Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night
Angeline's Room
Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night
Peter Miller's Room
Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night
The Jury Room
Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $235/night
Saturday – Sunday: $255/night
The Tub Room
Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night
Laura's Room
Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $202/night
Saturday – Sunday: $225/night
Group Room Rates
Available for 3 rooms plus a common area, on the second floor.
Rates:
Tuesday – Friday: $575/night
Saturday – Sunday: $645/night
The Sample Room
Queen-Size Bed
Located on first floor, The Sample Room is warm, cozy and includes the following amenities:
- In-Room Digital Thermostat
- Hair Dryer
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Refrigertor
- Full-Bathroom w/ Tub
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
The Peddler’s Pad
King-Size Bed
Located on first floor, The Peddler’s Pad is warm, cozy and includes the following amenities:
- In-Room Digital Thermostat
- Hair Dryer
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Full-Bathroom w/ Tub
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
Russell Room
Queen-Size Bed
Located on first floor, Russell Room is warm, cozy and includes the following amenities:
- In-Room Digital Thermostat
- Hair Dryer
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Full-Bathroom w/ Stand-Up Shower
*Due to the historic age of the Historic Eureka Inn, we are unable to be 100% ADA compliant yet the Russell room provides the most accessibility. With no steps, direct access from the parlor, and a standup shower with grab bar, we do our very best to accommodate all guests. Please call and speak to the Eureka directly to ensure we can meet your specific needs.
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
The Maxwell Room
Queen-Size Bed
Located on second floor, The Maxwell Room is warm, cozy and includes the following amenities:
- In-Room Digital Thermostat
- Hair Dryer
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Full-Bathroom w/ Tub
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
The Jury Room
2 Full-Size Bed and 1 Twin-Size Bed
Located on second floor, The Jury Room is one of the larger bedrooms, The Jury Room can serve as a meeting room if needed and includes the following amenities:
- In-Room Digital Thermostat
- Hair Dryer
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Skylight
- Full-Bathroom w/ Tub
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
Angeline’s Room
King-Size Bed
Located on second floor, Angeline’s Room is warm, cozy and includes the following amenities:
- In-Room Digital Thermostat
- Hair Dryer
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Skylight
- Full-Bathroom w/ Tub
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
Peter Miller’s Room
Queen-Size Bed
Located on second floor, Peter Miller’s Room is warm, cozy and includes the following amenities:
- In-Room Digital Thermostat
- Hair Dryer
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Full-Bathroom w/ Tub
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
The Tub Room
1 Queen-Size Bed and 1 Twin-Size Bed
Located on second floor, The Tub Room gets its name because in 1920 if you wanted to bathe during your stay you paid at the counter and walked upstairs. The fee dropped depending on how many people went ahead of you. Hahahaha – yuck! The Tub Room is warm, cozy and includes the following amenities:
- In-Room Digital Thermostat
- Hair Dryer
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Full-Bathroom w/ Tub
- There is no refrigerator in the Tub Room, however you do have access to a refrigerator in the common area.
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
Laura’s Room
1 Full-Size Bed
Located on second floor, Laura’s Room is named for… Laura’s Room is warm, cozy and includes the following amenities:
- In-Room Digital Thermostat
- Hair Dryer
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Full-Bathroom w/ Tub
- There is no refrigerator in the Tub Room, however you do have access to a refrigerator in the common area.
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
First Floor Group Package
Available for 3 rooms plus a common area, on the first floor.
The First Floor Group Package includes 3 rooms plus a common area. The three rooms are The Sample Room, The Peddler Room and The Russell Room, plus the downstairs common room. The common room includes a brown leather sofa with a pull-out bed.
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
Second Floor Group Package
Available for 3 rooms plus a common area, on the second floor.
The Second Floor Group Package includes 3 rooms plus a common area. The three rooms are Angeline’s Room, Peter Miller’s Room and The Tub Room, plus the second floor common room.
10% off for active military, veterans and local Washington County Residents.
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.
Robert Mitchell and his wife Harriett purchased “Lot #19” from the Town of Jonesborough to construct a private residence.
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.
Laura Gosnell purchased the property to be used as a private residence and boarding house.
Peter Miller and his wife Harriett opened the Eureka hotel to offer hospitality to travelers and business people.
J.R. Russell purchased the Inn and added the first bathtub with hot and cold running water.
In the 1950’s, a restaurant, grocery store, and a taxi cab business had taken over the ground floor.
The hotel is restored back to its days of glory and offers the best of past and present.