Butcher's Valley Church Cemetery is associated with the nearby Butchers Valley Primitive Baptist Church. It seems to be a bit larger than a typical family cemetery, but smaller than the nearby Providence Cemetery (ID 17485). It sits in a quiet, tree-lined valley, has a few large shade trees, and it feels very peaceful.



This cemetery is actively maintained. Don't be surprised if a local neighbor or two comes out to see what you're up to. Just let them know the reason for your visit.



In 2017, the cemetery's sign said "Butcher's Valley Church cemetery" [sic]. It's surrounded by chain link fencing with concrete steps leading up to the gate. The sign is directly above the gate, and you may have to duck under it as you go in. Please close the gate behind you when you leave.



The intersection of TN-70 and Butcher Valley Road is 36.340973, -82.925431 according to Google. On Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps), type in "36.340973, -82.925431" without the quotation marks and press Enter. You'll be taken right to that spot.



Butcher's Valley Church Cemetery is located at 36.361333, -82.889639, and 0.1 miles further up Butchers Valley Road is Butchers Valley Primitive Baptist Church at 36.362299, -82.888096.



To find Butcher's Valley Church Cemetery from Interstate 81:

Take the Rogersville TN-70 exit. Take the road known as Rogersville Road, the Lonesome Pine Trail, and TN-70 toward Rogersville. Drive for 5.2 miles, or about 8 minutes, until you see Providence Cemetery surrounding the Marion Robinette Memorial Primitive Baptist Church (ID 17485) on your left. About 0.6 miles beyond Providence Cemetery on your right is Butcher Valley Road. In 2012, this road was not marked. Drive on Butcher Valley Road for about 2.5 miles or 4 minutes, until you see Butcher's Valley Church Cemetery on the left.



To find Butcher's Valley Church Cemetery from Rogersville:

From the intersection of US-11W and TN-66/TN-70, proceed south on TN-66/TN-70. Drive for 3.8 miles or about 5 minutes, until TN-66 continues south and TN-70 turns to the east. Stay on TN-70. Continue driving on TN-70 for 13.6 miles, or about 19 minutes. Butcher Valley Road will be on your left. Just beyond it is Providence cemetery and the Marion Robinette Memorial Primitive Baptist Church (ID 17485). Turn east onto Butcher Valley Road. In 2012, this road was not marked. Drive on Butcher Valley Road for about 2.5 miles or 4 minutes, until you see Butcher's Valley Church Cemetery on the left.