On September 21, 1807, Kingston was Tennessee's state capital for one day. The Tennessee General Assembly convened in Kingston that day due to an agreement with the Cherokee, who had been told that if the Cherokee Nation ceded the land that is now Roane County, Kingston would become the capital of Tennessee. After adjourning that day, the Assembly resumed meeting in Knoxville.Roane County Heritage Commission, "History of Roane County ," 1997. Retrieved: January 2, 2008.
On September 21 1807 Kingston was Tennessee's state capital for one day The Tennessee General Assembly convened in Kingston that day due to an agreement with the Cherokee who had been told that if the Cherokee Nation ceded the land that is now Roane County Kingston would become the capital of Tennessee After adjourning that day the Assembly resumed meeting in KnoxvilleRoane County Heritage Commission "History of Roane County " 1997 Retrieved January 2 2008