Built in 1914 by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N), the depot served rail freight and passengers traveling in and out of the Greenback area until 1954.

Restored for use as a community events center by Ronald Edmondson in the early 2010s, the depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 in recognition of its role in the area's transportation history.

The tracks are no longer present, but the grade is still easily discernible as a gravel path all the way to the Meadow community several miles to the north.

[1] William H. Jones, a Loudon County court clerk and local businessman, served as Greenback's station agent from 1910 until his death in 1954, including the entire period that the depot building was in use for its original purpose.

Along with selling train tickets, Jones issued hunting, fishing and marriage licenses from his depot office.

After Bobby Tarwater's death, the depot was sold to Supra Sports, a local boat manufacturer, which used it for offices.

Edmondson removed a false second story (which had been added by Supra for office space), replaced the roof, and painted the building in a manner that resembles its early 20th-century appearance.

[1] A wooden statue of the Cherokee leader Firekiller, carved by Townsend-based chainsaw artist Dave LaVoie, has been placed on the depot lot.

Their shared vision is to transform this historic space into the premier destination for weddings, showers, corporate events, and more.

With dreams of hosting vibrant music festivals, bustling farmers markets, and memorable corporate gatherings, they are dedicated to building on the rich legacy of this extraordinary property.

Join us in this exciting journey to elevate The Greenback Depot into an exceptional event center that will create cherished memories for all who visit.