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While he may not have been born on a mountaintop in Tennessee, legendary Volunteer Davy Crockett did call Hamblen County home before setting off for bigger things.

On Saturday, the Crockett Tavern Museum in Morristown celebrated Davy’s 237th birthday with a large party at the Morningside Drive location.

In addition to free museum tours, live musical entertainment as well as demonstration of period life Crockett Tavern had a filled day for the community to enjoy.

Local historian Jim Claborn portrayed Davy Crockett.

Activities were available for children and refreshments were be available for children and adults.

The event was offered to the community at no charge.

The tavern sits near the exact site where Crockett’s father set up his business.

“David’s early life was filled with hardship. As the fifth of six sons among John and Rebecca Crockett’s nine children, David watched his father struggle with debt throughout his life,” The Crockett Tavern website explains. “The family moved often, but they never strayed far from east Tennessee. After many failed attempts at business, David’s father finally established a successful tavern where the Museum now stands.

“One of David’s duties at the tavern was to hunt game for the supper table, which helped hone his skill with a rifle. Another chore was taking care of the livestock of the cattle drovers and sheep herders who were staying at the tavern.”