Union County Historical Society, Maynardville

About Union County Historical Society

The Union County Historical Society operates a museum and library in Maynardville dedicated to preserving local heritage. Visitors search genealogical records including family history books, cemetery records, TVA documents, maps, and census materials to trace ancestors. Exhibits feature items and displays showing how life was lived in earlier times. The museum also highlights the region's music heritage, including connections to country music stars Roy Acuff, Carl Smith, Chet Atkins, Lois Johnson, and Kenny Chesney. The historical society meets on the third Sunday of each month at the museum, with a speaker or program following the business portion of the meeting. Visitors interested in local history, genealogy research, and regional music heritage will find relevant materials and programming here. The facility is located in Maynardville, Tennessee.