Cherokee National Forest is located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of east Tennessee. The 600-acre forest is the largest tract of public land … [More...]
Things To See & Do


Native plant nursery offering a unique selection of over 500 plant species. An expert on native plants of the Tennessee Overhill, owner Avi Askey has … [More...]

Featured on menus in the finest restaurants in the nation, Benton’s relies on the age-old principles of brown sugar, salt and plenty of time to cure … [More...]

The original fort was built on the Old Federal Road (near the Tennessee / Georgia state line) in the early 19th century. It was used in 1838 to … [More...]

Nancy Ward, Beloved Woman of the Overhill Cherokees, and her son Fivekiller are buried here. Their graves overlook the pastoral landscape along the … [More...]

Designated a Tennessee State Scenic River, the Hiwassee flows through the Cherokee National Forest and the pastoral community of Reliance. According … [More...]
Uniquely Tennessee Overhill

Swingin’ Midway Drive-In Theater
One of the few drive-in movie theaters still open. From early spring through late fall, families enjoy double … [Read More...]

The Lost Sea Adventure
Home of the largest underground lake in the nation, the caverns include an extensive collection of anthodites (cave … [Read More...]

Coker Creek Gold Panning Dist.
Gold was discovered in 1827 at Coker Creek, located in the high country of Monroe County, Tennessee. Today, … [Read More...]