Nestled within the steep slopes of Purgatory Mountain and Cove Mountain, the Town of Buchanan is an attractive place to live, shop and stroll. You are invited to peel back layers of history in downtown Buchanan where treasures from the past and present await your discovery.

Downtown Buchanan contains the area’s highest concentration of historic homes, stores and churches making up the area’s largest, National Register Historic District. Buchanan’s downtown is home to many civic and cultural events including the Fire Department’s annual, week long, Fourth of July Carnival, October’s, Mountain Magic in Fall Bluegrass Antiques and Crafts Festival as well as the Christmas Season’s, Twilight In Buchanan Holiday Extravaganza.