
Boarding in Hawkins County
Horse boarding near Rogersville and Surgoinsville, Tennessee
River Creek Stables in Church Hill is a Hawkins County boarding barn about 25–30 minutes from Rogersville (east on US-11W) and about 15 minutes from Surgoinsville, with full, pasture and self-care board. Founding rates start at $300/month, and boarders ride 12+ miles of trails straight from the barn.
- From Rogersville
- about 25–30 minutes, east on US-11W
- From Surgoinsville
- about 15 minutes, east on US-11W
- County
- Hawkins County, Tennessee
- Address
- 125 Goshen Valley Rd, Church Hill, TN 37642
- Board types
- Full board, pasture board and self-care board
- Rates
- Founding rates from $300/month
- Trails
- 12+ miles from the barn, plus a round pen and 100×200 ft outdoor arena
Boarding without leaving Hawkins County
River Creek sits at 125 Goshen Valley Rd, Church Hill, TN 37642, in the same county as Rogersville and Surgoinsville. From Rogersville it is one road, east on US-11W through Surgoinsville to Church Hill, and the barn is about 25–30 minutes from town.
The whole trip stays on US-11W, with no interstate and no need to go through Kingsport, so a mid-week ride or a quick check on your horse fits into an ordinary evening.
- Church Hill: in town
- Surgoinsville: about 15 minutes, east on US-11W
- Rogersville: about 25–30 minutes, east on US-11W
Trails that start at the barn door
Boarders do not need to load a trailer to get a real ride in. 12+ miles of creek-side, meadow and ridge trails run across the 86 acres, with named routes such as Goldenbank Loop, Hayfield Crossing, Lanternwood Ramble, Fox Hollow, Meadowlark Way.
On days for schooling, there is a 100×200 ft outdoor arena and a round pen. There is also trailer parking on site.
Board types and current rates
Each option is a different level of daily care, so the right one depends on how your horse lives best and how often you can get out to the barn.
Founding boarding rates currently start at $300/month for the first 3 months (full board $600/month, pasture board $300/month, self-care board $450/month), and only a limited number of founding places are offered.
A $100 deposit to reserve holds a place, and the boarding page always shows current rates and how many founding places remain.
- Full board: a private stall, scheduled feedings, daily turnout, daily stall cleaning and automatic stall fly spray
- Pasture board: 24/7 pasture access with a run-in shelter, maintained water and twice-daily feedings
- Self-care board: a private stall and use of the facilities for hands-on owners
Before you move a horse from Rogersville
Start with a free barn tour. It takes about 45 minutes, and you can walk the stalls and pastures, see the arena and trails, and meet the herd your horse would join. Tours run during barn hours: Monday–Saturday 8am–9pm, Sunday 2pm–7pm.
Every horse on the property, boarded or visiting, meets the same standard: a current negative Coggins test; geldings and mares only — no stallions; no pregnant mares; a signed liability waiver. Having the Coggins paperwork ready ahead of time keeps move-in day simple.
Drive over and walk the barn
Book a free 45-minute tour and see the stalls, pastures, arena and trails before you plan the move from Rogersville.
Book a free barn tourGood to know
How far is River Creek Stables from Rogersville?
About 25–30 minutes from Rogersville, east on US-11W. The barn is at 125 Goshen Valley Rd, Church Hill, TN 37642.
How far is it from Surgoinsville?
About 15 minutes, east on US-11W. Surgoinsville sits between Rogersville and the barn on the same road.
Is River Creek Stables in Hawkins County?
Yes. The barn is in Church Hill, Hawkins County, at 125 Goshen Valley Rd, Church Hill, TN 37642.
What kinds of boarding does River Creek offer?
Full board includes a private stall, scheduled feedings, daily turnout, daily stall cleaning and automatic stall fly spray. Pasture board includes 24/7 pasture access with a run-in shelter, maintained water and twice-daily feedings. Self-care board includes a private stall and use of the facilities for hands-on owners.
How much does boarding cost?
Founding boarding rates currently start at $300/month for the first 3 months (full board $600/month, pasture board $300/month, self-care board $450/month), and only a limited number of founding places are offered. A $100 deposit to reserve holds a place.
Can boarders ride trails without trailering out?
Yes. 12+ miles of creek-side, meadow and ridge trails start at the barn, and there is a 100×200 ft outdoor arena and a round pen for schooling.
What does my horse need to board?
A current negative Coggins test; geldings and mares only — no stallions; no pregnant mares; a signed liability waiver. The same rules apply to every horse on the property.
When can I tour the barn?
Tours are free, take about 45 minutes and can be booked online during barn hours: Monday–Saturday 8am–9pm, Sunday 2pm–7pm.
125 Goshen Valley Rd, Church Hill, TN
