Exploring the Ancient Path The old trade and war path now known as the Unicoi Turnpike Trail predates written history. Covering approximately 67 … [More...]
Copper mining took place in the Ducktown Basin (Copper Basin) from 1850 to 1987, with more than a dozen mines operating at one time. The Burra Burra … [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...]
Gold was discovered in 1827 at Coker Creek, located in the high country of Monroe County, Tennessee. Today, sections of Coker Creek in the Cherokee … [More...]
Athens, TN to Robbinsville, NC - 76 miles Directions - Take Exit 49 off I-75 at Athens, TN onto Hwy 30 East to Etowah. Turn right onto Hwy 411 … [More...]
The Tennessee Overhill offers miles of mountain biking trails that range from easy to challenging. In the Cherokee National Forest, some trails are … [More...]
Uniquely Tennessee Overhill
Ocoee River / Whitewater Center
Site of the 1996 Olympic Canoe and Kayak Slalom Races, the Ocoee River hosts several whitewater events each year. … [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...]
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...]
