
Knobs/Chimney Top Course
Graysburg Hills Golf Club
About this course
Graysburg Hills Golf Club sits in the rolling terrain of northeastern Tennessee near Chuckey, a landscape characterized by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility features two eighteen-hole courses, the Knobs and Chimney Top, both designed by Edward Lawrence Packard with later renovations by Rees Jones. The courses take advantage of the natural elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of this region, where golf holes move through valleys and across ridgelines that provide views of the surrounding mountains. The Knobs and Chimney Top layouts reflect Packard's approach to routing golf courses through dramatic topography, with holes that climb and descend through the property's varied terrain. Rees Jones's involvement brought updates that likely addressed modern playing standards while preserving the character established by the original design. The courses incorporate the native hardwood forests and open meadows that define the landscape, with fairways that follow the natural contours of the land. Graysburg Hills operates as a semi-private facility, serving both members and daily-fee players in a region where golf courses often balance accessibility with quality conditioning and design interest. The dual-course layout provides variety for regular players and the capacity to host regional tournaments and outings. The setting in the Tennessee foothills offers a distinct playing experience compared to flatter courses in the broader region, with the elevation changes and mountain backdrop contributing to the character of both eighteens.
Quick facts
- Location
- Chuckey, TN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Designer(s)
- Edward Lawrence Packard, Rees Jones
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,790 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/133
Getting there
The journey to Graysburg Hills Golf Club begins at Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) in nearby Kingsport, a straightforward forty-minute drive west through the rolling foothills of East Tennessee, or alternatively via Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) for a ninety-minute approach through the Great Smoky Mountain gateway. The final stretch winds through Greene County's quiet rural landscape, where the terrain begins its gentle ascent into the Appalachian ridgeline, the road narrowing as hardwood forests and pastureland give way to the elevated plateau where Graysburg Hills sits in serene isolation. Arriving at the club marks a transition from the bustle of the valley floor to the hushed, contemplative setting of the high country - a place where the architecture of the land itself becomes the primary conversation, and the only sounds are those of wind through the knobs and the distant call of the ridge.

FAQ
Common questions about Knobs/Chimney Top at Graysburg Hills Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Knobs/Chimney Top was designed by Edward Lawrence Packard and Rees Jones.
Yes. Knobs/Chimney Top at Graysburg Hills Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Knobs/Chimney Top is 72.
Knobs/Chimney Top plays 6,790 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Knobs/Chimney Top is 133.
Knobs/Chimney Top is a 18-hole course.




