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Find your next adventure on the Top Secret Trail, a journey through some of East ’s beautiful scenery and taking in the trail best-kept secrets. You’ll start your trip in Knoxville, then set • These 465 miles are full of historic sites, preserved homes off into the Upper and the foothills of the and museums that bring the stories of the Top Secret Trail to life. Many of them require advance reservations, , where you’ll explore the area’s culture, admission, or both to experience our history. marvel at the landscape, and sample some home cooking. • Many historic buildings open their doors to visitors. Many Visit fascinating towns, from the “Secret City” of Oak properties remain as they have for over a century: Ridge and its atomic mysteries to Harriman and Rugby, both private residences. Please be respectful of the private built on the principles of their founders. Enjoy the historic land and homeowners on our tour. character of the town squares, general stores, and local museums • This is a drive that promises an off-the-beaten-path Rip? We’ve got Tennessee experience. What we can’t promise is steady Ready foR a Tennessee Road T on the route. Appreciate the Appalachian heritage exhibited cell phone service. Don’t be surprised if you don’t always you covered on the new, self-guided driving trails of the in the region’s arts and crafts, and tap your toes to the sweet have a signal. Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways. On the Promised Land Trail, you’ll follow in the footsteps of Tennessee’s first settlers, sounds of Americana Music flowing from venues and shops • The Top Secret Trail features long, beautiful stretches visit the home of U.S. President Andrew Jackson, soak up the of scenic driving. Make sure you fill your tank and along the way. You’ll also learn about coal mining and how charm of a small-town square and so much more. Pick up a or use the restroom in the towns along the way. There will self-guided map at then ashville Welcome Center desegregation in the 1960s played out in the rural mid-South. always be a “next town” on the route, but it may not be visit promisedLandTrail.com. You’ll find the directions, With natural areas and nine state parks, this trail is within the next few miles. stops and stories that make the Promised Land Trail an outdoor adventurer’s dream. You’ll find back-to-nature a one-of-a-kind Tennessee road trip you won’t want to miss. • Summer through early fall is a great time to stock up on local activities for every type of traveler, from picnics with a view produce at farm stands along the trail. Many stands are to challenging hikes through the foothills; peaceful scenic cash-only, so visit the ATM before you hit the road. drives to rugged off-road ATV trails. You’ll also encounter • Don’t forget to visit your favorite online review sites (like tripadvisor.com or yelp.com) and help us blaze a trail hundreds of miles of shoreline for fishing, hiking and to these wonderful hidden gems. boating along three of ’s most famous lakes: Norris, Watts Bar and Dale Hollow. The colorful stories and interesting facts you’ll find along the Top Secret Trail have There’s something for everyone on the Top Secret Trail, just been uncovered with waiting to be discovered. the invaluable help of county tourism partners and historians in these Symbol Key: Great Motorcycle communities. Outdoors Route African- American Land Trust National Register heritage for Tennessee of Historic Places Live Music Picture Spot Civil War Venue

Festivals Lodging Pictured on cover: American Museum of Science & Energy, Oak Ridge; Obed Wild & Scenic River; Christ Church Episcopal, Rugby. Pictured above: World’s Fair Park, Knoxville; Dale (R) Right For complete visitor information Paper contains Food & Wine Motorcoach- Hollow Lake; Museum of , Clinton; Big South Fork National Recreation Area; on Tennessee, call 1-800-GO2-TENN 10% recycled Friendly (L) Left Pickett State Park, Jamestown. content. or visit tnvacation.com. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 1 Interstate Access: Tennessee Amphitheater. You can’t miss and thematic group exhibitions. Admission I-40E, exit 388 to Henley St. the world-famous Sunsphere — one of the is free, and you’ll find live music almost knoxville only two remaining original Fair structures; every Friday night. the Secret City it now houses offices and an observation How can 75,000 people keep a secret? Oak Ridge (point 9) The 1786 settlement known as White’s Fort (see point 107) was deck with an amazing 360° view of the city. From pt. 5, continue N 6. (UT) – Founded renamed Knoxville in 1791 to honor the first U.S. Secretary of War, on World’s Fair Park Dr. in 1794, UT was the first non-sectarian seemed to be built overnight in 1942. Nestled in the valley between The site is a popular event venue and hosts Turn L on 11th St., turn two ridges, far from the ocean (and therefore Japan and Germany), Henry Knox. For a time, the city served as Tennessee’s state capital. the Brewers’ Jam craft beer and music institution of In the early 20th century, Knoxville’s quarries supplied pink marble R on Cumberland Ave. higher learning and powered by (point 88) not far away, this was the festival in October. Enter pt. 6 on L to begin to much of the country, earning it the nickname “The Marble City.” Did You your exploration through established in the chosen site of the now-famous Manhattan Project during World War Today, Knoxville is the third-largest city in the state and the largest Know The 1982 World’s Fair operated from “Big Orange Country.” U.S. It boasts an II. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers acquired nearly 60,000 acres city in East Tennessee. Offering museums, historic homes, fine dining, May 1 to October 31 and received 11 A free parking pass expansive campus and displaced thousands of families in order to enrich and produce entertainment, a world-class zoo, million visitors. is required to park on with grand archi- uranium in secret. They brought in and the Women’s Basketball Hall campus. tecture. Drive or engineers, scientists and workers in of Fame (point 106), Knoxville ? 4. Candy Factory – (R) Built in 1917 by Littlefield Neyland Stadium stroll the area and the top of their fields, whose questions boasts big-city attractions with World’s Fair Park Dr. & Steere, this respected local candy company Thompson-Boling Arena enjoy these highlights: were many and answers were none. The makes a loop encircling has customers Phillip Fulmer Way small town charm and rests in the pts. 4 & 5; pts. 4 & 5 Frank H. McClung Museum Neyland Stadium, location, purpose and population were beautiful foothills of Great Smoky across the nation. Thompson-Boling all top secret; the city didn’t even exist are N of Clinch Ave. Next door, you’ll 1327 Circle Park Dr. Mountains National Park. 1060 World’s Fair Park Dr. 865-974-2144 Arena, the iconic on a map. The workers were prohibited Knoxville find theKnoxville UT Gardens Torchbearer Statue to discuss their duties — not to their 865-522-2049 Convention Center Corner of Neyland Dr. & in Circle Park, Frank coworkers, families, or neighbors. They and park, home to Jacob Dr. used code names and wore special DIRECTIONS 865-974-8265 H. McClung Museum an extensive col- featuring decorative badges. It wasn’t until the attacks on Start at: 1. Knoxville Visitor Center lection of artwork and host of outdoor arts and natural and Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 that 301 S. Gay St. concerts and festivals. local history, and the UT Gardens. they realized the purpose of their Knoxville You couldn’t ask for a Did You mission: creating the atomic bomb. 865-523-7263 Pt. 5 is next to pt. 4. 5. Knoxville Museum Know “Rocky Top” is not better start to the Top 1050 World’s Fair Park Dr. of Art – (R) Get Secret Trail. Welcome the official fight song Abbreviation Key: Knoxville your fill of awe- to the home of visitor 865-525-6101 of UT, but was R Right inspiring works info, the Uniquely unofficially adopted farm. Explore this exquisite home’s century L Left of contemporary ? when its Pride of the antique furniture, decorative arts and collec- Knoxville gift shop N North 20th- and 21st- Southland Band made tion of English silver from ca. 1640-1820. S South and WDVX radio. Pick century art in four E East up brochures, coffee or it a part of their routine in the 1970s. Walk around the magnificent fountains and galleries dedicated to design, emerging terraces overlooking formal Italian gardens. W West lunch, and watch a artists, a wonderful permanent collection On campus, turn L onto 7. Volunteer Landing – (R) Ignored for years Int. intersection free live music perfor- Volunteer Blvd. (toward after the riverboat era, the - Turn L onto Kingston Pk./ 9. Oak Ridge – This mance Monday through Saturday at noon river), turn L onto Lake front now supports US-70. Go W for approx. “Secret City” once — WDVX’s Blue Plate Special. Loudon Blvd. Turn L onto this landscaped 10 miles, following signs housed more than Neyland Dr. to pt. 7. to Oak Ridge. From pt. 1 parking lot, 2. Market Square – market square 956 Volunteer Landing Ln. walkway featuring 75,000 people at turn R onto (L) This square Knoxville a restaurant, the peak of the S. Gay St. Turn R Market Square (point 2) has witnessed its fair share of aspiring boarding for Three Manhattan Project, has served as a stars. Around 1870, influential New York Times publisher Adolph Three Rivers Rambler: onto Wall Ave. 865-524-9411 Rivers Rambler the top-secret to pt. 2. farmers market, a Ochs started out here as an apprentice typesetter for the old Knoxville commercial center, Tennessee Riverboat Co.: train rides, the mission to develop the atomic bomb. Between Gay St. & Chronicle; groundbreaking fiddler (pictured R) began his 865-525-7827, 800-509-2628 Walnut St., from a political stage, Star of Knoxville excursion riverboat, People in neighboring towns had no idea career here as well, playing for local crowds and radio broadcasts in NavCal River Rides: NavCal River Rides and the Volunteer that the town even existed. Every resident Wall Ave. to Union and a cultural the 1920s. In the summer of 1954, a new record by an unknown Ave., Knoxville 865-765-3407 Princess yacht. The landing is also an anchor over 12 wore a badge at all times, and crucible since 1854. Today, you’ll find singer named Elvis Presley (pictured L) was selling by the hundreds Volunteer Princess Cruises: something for everyone; dine, shop, play, 865-541-4556 of Knoxville’s bicycle/pedestrian greenway no visitors were allowed without prior after a merchant started playing it on the loudspeakers system, which stretches deep into West approval. Military police manned the Turn R on Walnut St., and stay in this revitalized area. on Market Square. One of them was sold to an RCA talent Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center Knoxville. Rent a bike or a boat at Outdoor gates, and guardhouses were set up along turn L on Summit Hill Ave. 3. World’s Fair Park – scout, and several months later RCA bought Elvis’s After int. of Summit Hill 900 Volunteer Landing Ln. Knoxville Adventure Center. the fence line surrounding the site; three Explore the site of the contract from Sun Studios, launching him to stardom. 865-523-0066 remain today. Stop along the way for great Ave. & Henley/Broadway, And in their early works, Pulitzer take 1st R on L&N Station 1982 World’s Fair, a From pt. 7, turn L onto 8. Crescent Bend – photo ops or visit one of two replicas at Dr. At stop sign, turn L six-month exposition Prize-winning Neyland Dr. Continue on (L) Also known the American Museum of Science & Energy on World’s Fair Park Dr. emphasizing energy: novelists James Neyland Dr. to int. with as the Armstrong- (point 11) or the Children’s Museum of Oak to pt. 3. alternative and clean Agee and Cormac Kingston Pk. Turn L onto Lockett House, the Did You Ridge (point 15). 913 Clinch Ave. McCarthy both Kingston Pk./US-70 to oldest house west Know sources of it, as pt. 8. Knoxville well as conservation. described the rich of downtown was Oak Ridge did not even exist on a 2728 Kingston Pk. Park & walk to visit Visit the 1905 L&N tapestry of historic built in 1834 by map until it was added in 1946, pts. 3-5; parking Knoxville train station, the Market Square. 865-637-3163 wealthy planter Drury Payne Armstrong and four years after WWII. available at Holiday Inn was once the centerpiece of a 600-acre ? garage or next to pt. 5. East Tennessee Veterans Memorial and the 2 See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 3 From Kingston Pk./US-70, 10. New Hope Center at Y-12 National Security Tennessee. Play in Go S on TN-58 for approx. 19. – (R) One of the South’s turn R onto TN-162N. Complex – (L) Get a glimpse at the history of a child-size doll 6 miles (under I-40 largest and most Go approx. 7 miles, exit “The Prophet of Oak Ridge” house, experience road becomes TN-326/ onto Bethel Valley Rd. Y-12 at this site through artifacts, videos, Gallaher Rd.). At int. scenic lakes, Watts the wonders of a Pass guardshack on R, and knowledgeable According to local lore, mystic John Hendrix (1865-1915), with US-70, turn R onto Bar provides over rain forest or be turn R onto Scarboro Rd. Y-12 historians. This prophesied the establishment of Oak Ridge some 40 years before US-70/Kingston Hwy. Go 39,000 acres of Go 0.7 mile, turn L onto the conductor of approx. 3.8 miles, turn is as close as a construction began. He told those who would listen that “in the water and 800 Portal Rd. to pt. 10. a train, it’s only L onto TN-58/S. Kentucky visitor can get to woods, as I lay on the ground and looked up into the sky, there came shoreline miles for 602 Scarboro Rd. up to your imagination. St. to pt. 19. what some call to me a voice as loud and as sharp as thunder. The voice told me to outdoor adventure. Oak Ridge “the nation’s Fort Hwy 58 Landing Park Enjoy world-class fishing, lakeside resorts, 865-576-7781 sleep with my head on the ground for 40 nights and I would be shown Exit L onto W. Outer Dr. 16. Jefferson Fountain – (L) One of the best kept S. Kentucky St. Knox of nuclear visions of what the future holds for this land... And I tell you, Bear At light, turn L onto Kingston dining, boating, swimming and more. weapons.” Today, the Y-12 National Security secrets in town, Kingston has a perfect vantage point to view Creek Valley someday will be filled with great buildings and factories, Illinois Ave./TN-62. Turn this spot offers See Outdoors listing on Complex is a premier manufacturing facility R onto Oak Ridge Trnpk./ the lake near the intersection of Hwy 58 and and they will help toward winning the greatest war that ever will home-cooked pgs. 16 & 17 for recreation dedicated to making our nation and the TN-95. At light, turn R & marinas on pt. 19. Hwy 70 with picnicking areas available. be. And there will be a city on Black Oak Ridge and the center of onto Jefferson Ave. Turn breakfast and world a safer place. Y-12 was one of the authority will be on a spot middle-way between Sevier Tadlock’s farm original Manhattan Project facilities built to L into Jefferson Center lunch, as well as Exit R to continue S on 20. Fort Southwest Point – (R) Built in 1797, and Joe Pyatt’s Place. A railroad spur will branch off the main L&N to pt. 16. TN-58/S. Kentucky St. Go help end World War II (WWII) by developing hand-dipped milk- this fort became the headquarters and line, run down toward Robertsville and then 22 Jefferson Cir. 0.5 mile to pt. 20. Fort the fuel for the world’s first atomic bomb. shakes. Specialties home to a large branch off and turn toward Scarborough. Big Oak Ridge include the famous “Y-12 Breakfast” and is at rear of parking lot. number of federal engines will dig big ditches, and thousands of 865-482-1141 1225 S. Kentucky St. From pt. 10, turn L onto 11. American Museum of Science & Energy – “Myrtle Burger.” A part of Jefferson Kingston troops, stationed Portal Rd., turn L onto (L) Telling the story of Oak Ridge, the people will be running to and fro. They will be Pharmacy, this restaurant offers a warm 865-376-3641 to protect the Scarboro Rd. At 2nd Manhattan Project and the atomic age in building things, and there will be great noise sense of community. While you’re here, shop travelers crossing light, turn L onto Illinois and confusion and the earth will shake. I’ve Ave./TN-62. Turn R onto vivid detail, this is a great place to learn for knick-knacks, historic books, Oak Ridge Cherokee territory Tulane Ave., turn L into the significance of this small community’s seen it. It’s coming.” souvenirs and old fashioned candy. and to ensure that pt. 11 parking lot. efforts in chang- they did not illegally settle on Cherokee- ing the world. Take Take Jefferson Ave. back 17. Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – (R) owned lands. Several treaties with the 300 S. Tulane Ave. of the Manhattan to Oak Ridge Trnpk./ Take this one-of-a-kind trip that runs Oak Ridge part in hands-on Project whose efforts TN-95, turn R. At TN-95 Native Americans were negotiated and 865-576-3200 activities and get through the heart of the K-25 facility, one signed on this site. This is the only pioneer- helped end the war. & TN-58 split, follow of the plants built an in-depth look Each June, the park signs to TN-58 (Kingston). era fort in Tennessee reconstructed on its of the movement Go approx. 9 miles, for the Manhattan original foundation, complete with barracks, is home to the annual Project to enrich that made this Secret City Festival, follow silver signs for blockhouse, cabins, palisade walls and a area into what it is today. “Excursion Train.” Turn uranium for the museum. Free tours, Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. featuring the South’s R into Heritage Center atomic bombs that largest WWII reen- Exit pt. 11, turn R onto 12. International Friendship Bell – (R) A gift (former K-25 plant). Take ended WWII. Enjoy actment. You might also 1st L inside plant, cross access road beyond from the citizens to the scenic East spend some time in the railroad tracks, look for picnic area. At stop sign, their city for Oak Tennessee countryside, part of which was , researching more about “Wheat” station. turn R onto Badger Ave. Ridge’s 50th birthday Oak Ridge Library featured in the 1999 movie October Sky, historic avery’s trace Curve around to next this historic town in the Oak Ridge Room. Hwy 58 R into parking area for celebration, this was Oak Ridge starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Train runs select In 1787, in an effort to encourage settlers to move west into the pt. 12. the first monument Exit L onto 865-241-2140 weekends, Feb.-Dec. new territory of Tennessee, hunter Peter Avery was commissioned Badger Ave. between a U.S. Oak Ridge Trnpk./ 14. Oak Ridge Welcome Center TN-95, turn R onto Exit pt. 18, turn R onto 18. K-25 Overlook/East Tennessee Technology by the mother state of North Carolina to cut a trail approximately Oak Ridge Manhattan Project city TN-58. Take immediate 300 miles long through the wilderness. The trail was to stretch into Info: 865-482-7821 Robertsville Rd. Turn R (R) This original Manhattan Project Park – (R) This overlook and park is located and Japan. The bell L into parking area for the Cumberland Settlements from in East Tennessee immediately into parking building was once home to the Midtown across from the now idle K-25 gaseous serves as an expres- lot for pt. 14. pt. 18. (near Fort Southwest Point, point 20, in Kingston) to French Lick, Community Center, also known as diffusion plant. sion of hope for 102 Robertsville Rd. Hwy 58 which would later be called Nashville. The pioneering settlers came Wildcat Den — a recreation hall and Oak Ridge Displays and video everlasting peace, designed in Oak Ridge Ste. C/Traffic light 11 with North Carolina land grants, which they earned in service or Oak Ridge hang out for most tell the story of and cast in Japan from solid bronze. The purchased from veterans or speculators. They camped along the way 865-482-7821 of the youth the plant from its artwork on the traditional Japanese bell and occasionally were fortunate to find families living in the area living “behind the Manhattan Project depicts commonalities between Tennessee to give them shelter and food. Because a portion of Avery’s Trace fence.” Today, you days to the end of and Japan including official flowers, trees, passed through Cherokee land, tribe members began demanding tolls can pick up area the Cold War. Exit R onto Badger Ave., and birds and symbolizes international Did You for use of the road. After many travelers were killed along the route brochures and see at stop sign, turn R onto friendship. The bell, in AK Bissell Park (point Know Nearby Bradbury Community by the Cherokee, North Carolina legislature ordered militia details, a recreated dorm ORAU Way. Turn R onto 13), is easily accessible so all citizens of Center in Kingston is a great commanded by General John Sevier, Oak Ridge Trnpk./TN-95, the world can ring the bell for peace. Exit R onto Robertsville room as well as original maps, photos and place to hear foot-stompin’ Rd. Take 2nd R onto to provide armed escorts when large take 2nd R into Oak Ridge artifacts from the Manhattan Project. bluegrass music every Civic Center parking lot 13. AK Bissell Park – (R) Learn more about Oak Highland Ave., turn L ? enough groups had gathered at the for pt. 13. Ridge’s WWII history with a stroll through onto W. Outer Dr. Turn L 15. Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge – (L) Tuesday or third Saturday to head west. Between Badger into parking lot Whether you’re a child or a child at heart, night. At Hwy 326/Gallaher Road and Hwy 70, this park named after the city’s first mayor. for pt. 15. Hwy 70W from Kingston up to Ave., ORAU Way & The Secret City Commemorative Walk on the this museum offers a unique hands-on way go east on Hwy 70 for approximately 2 miles; Oak Ridge Trnpk. 461 W. Outer Dr. Monterey follows the early route of east end of the park was built in 2005 and of learning about the Appalachian and turn left on Buttermilk Road for approximately Oak Ridge Oak Ridge 2.9 miles. Info: 865-376-4201. historic Avery’s Trace. Info: 865-482-7821 pays homage to the businesses and workers 865-482-1074 Manhattan Project heritage of East 4 See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 5 Exit L onto TN-58/ 21. Old Roane County Courthouse – (R) One of Continue W on US-70/ 25. Downtown Rockwood – This quaint historic Exit L onto Ruritan Rd./ 29. Harriman – Established as a utopian town in Exit L onto Emory Dr. 31. Temperance Building/Harriman Heritage S. Kentucky St., go N only seven remaining Antebellum court- Race St. for approx. 11 area is filled with antique and specialty TN-29. Turn R to continue 1890 by the East Tennessee Land Company, Retrace route to US-27/ Museum – (R) This museum is housed in the for 1 mile to pt. 21. Turn miles. Veer L, merge with N on US-27/S. Roane St. N. Roane St., turn R. Go R onto E. Cumberland St. houses in the state, this 1855 structure US-27/Gateway Ave. shops, home cook- to pt. 29. this community was founded on “the belief 0.3 mile to pt. 31 on magnificent brick combines Greek Revivalist and Federalist ing and fine dining in temperance can be commercialized for Temperance Build- to park. Museum to go SW into Rockwood. Roane St./Hwy 27 corner of Roane St. & entrance is on this styles, using native Turn R at light #5 (W. — all within a city Harriman business profit and Walden St. Turn R onto ing, once home side of courthouse. lumber and bricks Rockwood St.) to pt. 25. block. Time your the betterment of Walden St. to park. to the American 119 Court St. made on site by W. Rockwood St. visit just right mankind.” People 802 N. Roane St. (Hwy 27) T e m p e r a n c e Kingston slaves. No nails Rockwood and you’ll catch came by horse Harriman University. You’ll 865-376-9211 were used in the Park & walk to visit Yonder Hollow, a and wagon, train, 865-882-3122 find a wide original structure. pts. 25 & 26. live bluegrass show the first Saturday night riverboat and foot assortment of artifacts, photos and Now owned by the Yonder Hollow Productions: of each month. Downtown is also the first to reach the memorabilia to help you get a glimpse into Roane County Heritage Commission, it houses 865-250-6718 stop on the Rockwood Christmas Home Tour town’s “Great Land Sale” in February of Harriman’s past. Open by appointment. the Roane County Museum and archives. held the first weekend in December; see 1890. Most towns grew gradually over a Did You 32. Harriman’s Carnegie Library – (R) Know many of the area’s historic homes. period of time; Harriman exploded from Pt. 32 is directly behind Founded in 1799, Kingston is one of Tennessee’s just two farms to a city of nearly 4,000 pt. 31 on Walden St. Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie helped fund oldest cities. It was the state capital for one Park and walk to visit point 26. 601 Walden St. more than 3,500 residents in just two years. Harriman day on September 21, 1807. 225 W. Rockwood St. 26. Live & Let Live libraries in the Rockwood Drugstore – This Cross river, at end of 30. Riverfront Park – (R) Home of the Tennessee U.S. By the early ? 22. Gibson Girls Southern Goodies – (L) This 865-354-0234 bridge, turn R onto Polk Salad Festival, 20th century, a spot is home to From E. Cumberland St., tea room and Emory Dr. At 3-way stop this park has war Carnegie Library head SE (away from bakery is located an old-fashioned go straight, pt. 30 is on TN-58/N. Kentucky St.) soda fountain, immediate R. memorials, a was often the in a lovely, fountain, picnic most imposing to 1st stop sign. Turn L complete with its 100 Emory Dr. onto N. 3rd St., go 2 authentic Civil shed and gazebo structure in many small American War-era mansion original green Harriman blocks to pt. 22. Parking 865-882-8867 Stretch your legs communities. Built in 1909, the interior available behind house. dating back to marble counter from the 1890s. Stop and enjoy an ice cream cone or “Cherry Smash ”, on the walking of this century-old Greek Revival building 411 N. 3rd St. 1848. Legend has trail along the banks of the Emory River. features gilt embossed columns, oak Kingston or a classic chocolate milkshake made the Did You it that Confederate General P.G.T. archways, decorative woodwork and a 865-376-0150 Beauregard rebuked an aide here; spurred old fashioned way. Know “Polk salad,” “poke sallet” and “poke 888-376-0150 painting of Carnegie himself. by anger and alcohol, the aide then ran From W. Rockwood St., 27. Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Museum salad” all refer to the same dish, made his large sword through one of the heavy return to US-70/27/ – (L) This 1936 Craftsman-style building is from parts of the poke weed. The plant Pt. 33 begins 1 block 33. Cornstalk Heights wooden doors, which still stands today. Gateway Ave., turn R. believed to be the oldest THP station in East is toxic, but young leaves collected SW of Walden St. Historic District Lunch, Mon.-Sat.; brunch, Sun. Go SW for approx. 0.5 ? before they turn red are edible if on Morgan St., E to – This beautiful Tennessee. Because Sewanee St., N to mile, turn L onto boiled for five minutes, rinsed and reboiled. district features Nelson St. Turn R onto Kingston Avenue was Georgia Ave. and SE on Exit R onto over 100 homes N. 3rd St. At 1st 23. Roane County Visitor’s Bureau Kingston Ave. to pt. 27. once the major The song “Polk Salad Annie” was made famous Trenton St. including stop sign, turn R 500 S. Gateway Ave. connector to much of by Elvis Presley; Harriman uses this spelling. every street in between. and structures onto E. Spring St. At (L) Stop in for a restaurant guide, current Rockwood East Tennessee, this You can also attend the Poke Sallet Festival in Morgan Ave. to Georgia listed on the Ave., Trenton St. to next int., turn R onto events listing, area brochure and map; the 865-376-4201 facility was used until Gainesboro on the Ring of Fire Trail. National Register of Historic Places. TN-58/N. Kentucky St. Go Head NE on Kingston Ave. Sewanee St. Visitors can take walking tours and view view of Watts Bar 1952 to patrol the Harriman 0.8 mile to pt. 23. for approx. 0.8 mile to Lake is worth a Dixie Highway. It now houses a museum the Victorian architecture common during 1209 N. Kentucky St. view homes on National the period after the “Great Land Sale” of Kingston visit on its own. Historic Register. honoring the highway patrol. Featuring a 865-376-4201 Enjoy the lakeside Turn L onto E. Strang St. native Crab Orchard stone exterior, there are Temperance in Tennessee 1890. To experience life inside the homes, 800-FUN-IN-TN don’t miss the Historic Harriman Christmas picnic table while back to US-70/27/ only two of its kind in the state. The other Temperance, by definition, is moderation or self-restraint in planning your next Gateway Ave. one is in Crossville, a stop on the Promised Tour held the second weekend in December. action or statement. It was also used to describe a social movement in To hear chilling stories about some of stop. Office open Land: Pilgrimage to Presidents Trail. the mid-1800s that urged the reduced use of alcoholic beverages by Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5p.m.; info available 24/7. these residences, attend the Haunting of Turn R to go NE on 28. Rocky Top General Store – (R) This authentic criticizing excessive alcohol use and promoting complete abstinence. Harriman, a guided walking tour held the Return S on TN-58/ 24. RedBones on the US-70/27/Gateway Ave. working general In the late 1800s the movement reached Tennessee. Harriman, known second weekend in October. N. Kentucky St. for 1 (R) Stay on US-27 for 7 miles store is part shop as “The Town that Temperance Built,” was originally envisioned River – This toward Harriman. Turn R mile. Turn R onto US-70/ restaurant has and part museum, where “no manufacture, storage or sales of intoxicating liquor or After driving through 34. Princess Theatre Race St., go 0.6 mile to onto Ruritan Rd./TN-29, pt. 33, return to US-27/ – (L) This historic the best views of go 0.2 mile to pt. 28. offering a little beverages” would take place. The pt. 24. American Temperance University N. Roane St. Pt. 34 is theatre is one of Watts Bar Lake 316 Ruritan Rd. (Hwy 29) bit of just about between Walden St. & 316 W. Race St. was founded in 1893, but as the only a few Art Kingston with a full menu Harriman everything. Each Queen Ave. in center 865-376-9696 and bar, two out- 865-882-8867 out-of-towner gets Civil War grew in intensity, the of town. Deco theatres still side dining areas, and live music on most a welcome, a bag of fresh popcorn, a movement lost its momentum. 421 N. Roane St. standing today. weekends. Be sure and start with the fried brochure, and a calling card — just ask for The Temperance Building (point Harriman It is now the green bean appetizer! David Webb or his daughter Debbie. If the 31) still stands today and houses 865-354-3000, ext 4856 Princess Performing Arts, Education & front porch turns into a spontaneous stage, Harriman’s government offices and Conference Center, offering movies, plays, urbanspoon.COM: I love the food and service (here), the beef tips are to grab a rocker and enjoy some live bluegrass. Heritage Museum. live music and education year-round. die for and the chicken strips are bigger than the plate, my kids love that. 6 See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 7 Leave Harriman by going 35. Oliver Springs – check she received as a guest on the Tonight 41. Wartburg – Founded in 1845 by 15 families N on US-27/Roane St./ Founded in 1830 Show with Johnny Carson to start a bank of German-Swiss settlers, the town is named TN-61. Veer R to stay on account for the construction of the library, Rugby TN-61/Harriman Hwy, and first known for the Wartburg go E for approx. 15 miles as Winter’s Gap, opened in 1994. Today, it sits in the shadow Castle in Germany It’s known as one of the most authentically preserved historic to pt. 35. this town was of a newer facility. Stop in to learn the entire (pictured). Many living communities in America: the would-be utopia of Rugby (point later named after OFF-TRAIL story of the famous little library here. area residents still 46). The town is perched at the top the Cumberland Plateau, founded Richard Oliver, its To go off trail from hold the dream in 1880 by British author and social reformer Thomas Hughes as a first postmaster, and the natural mineral 39. Devil’s Triangle – of replicating that pt. 38, retrace route to This is the most “cooperative, class-free, agricultural community for younger sons of springs that were nearby. A resort hotel was famous castle here TN-62/Knoxville Hwy, legendary motor- English gentry and others wishing to start built near the springs, catering to wealthy turn L. Go 4 miles, turn R on a hilltop overlooking the city. life anew in America”. His pilgrimage to the onto TN-116 (to Petros) to cycle ride in the guests from all over the nation who came U.S. was in response to a combination of drive pt. 39. Turn L to stay area, beginning at Return to TN-62, 42. Morgan County Chamber of Commerce/ to drink and bathe in the water. Sadly, the turn R. Go approx. Britain’s economic depression, and the policy grand resort burned in 1905 but the ticket on TN-116, continue NE, Brushy Mountain Visitors Center turn R to stay on TN-116. on Hwy 116 2 miles, just that first-born sons inherited entire estates, booth still stands at point 36. Oliver Prison Go SE to Laurel Grove. heading back to Oliver Springs. The before TN-62 merges (R) This is not only a great place to find info while younger siblings were left with nothing. Springs now caters to off-road enthusiasts. Turn R onto TN-330, go with US-27, turn R onto on the area, it’s also an entry point for the Hughes and other “younger sons” set SW back to Oliver Springs. gorgeous 72-mile route is recommended for Hillcrest St. to pt. 42. At light, turn R onto Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State sail for the Cumberland Plateau, and the 36. Railroad Depot Museum – (L) An 1897 train Pick up Did You experienced and adventurous riders. 112 Hillcrest St. Entry Winter Gap Rd. Take 2nd depot, this public library and museum houses Wartburg Point Park, a linear state resulting experiment brought a unique TN-62/ Know Brushy Mountain State R onto Walker Ave. to historical arti- Knoxville Hwy 423-346-5740 park following the blend of British Isles to the area. Today, pt. 36 Prison (state property) facts and historic to go W out Cumberland Trail as a result of painstaking restoration and 610 Walker Ave. of Oliver opened in 1896, and State Scenic Trail. strict preservation, 20 original buildings Oliver Springs photos, as well as Springs to housed many infamous When completed, still stand in this picturesque, Victorian 865-435-2509 the original hotel rejoin main ? inmates until its ticket booth. the trail will run community in the hills of East Tennessee. trail enroute closure in June 2009, Visit a restored to pt. 40. from Cumberland ending a reign as the Gap National Historical Park at the Tennessee/ Southern Railway 208 N. Maiden Ln. 45. Obed Wild & Scenic River Visitors Center – oldest operating penitentiary in Kentucky border to Signal Point, a Civil caboose, horse-drawn fire wagon and 1950 Wartburg (R) Learn all about Tennessee. Its castle-like structure War site perched above Chattanooga. The 423-346-6294 Oliver Springs fire truck next door. this National River was built from stone mined by the 300-mile route offers locations for hiking, and its four streams Exit L onto Winter Gap Rd. 37. Coal Creek Off-Highway Vehicle Area – (L) prisoners from a quarry on the camping and fishing; Wartburg is the only — Daddy’s Creek, Clear Return to US-27/TN-61, Here, you’ll find property. The area’s mountainous town through which the trail passes. turn R; road becomes 72,000 acres of terrain allowed for very few Creek, Emory River, TN-62/Tri-County Blvd. off-road adven- escapes, one of which lasted less than two days Exit R onto Hillcrest St., 43. Morgan County Courthouse – (R) This 1904 and the Obed River, Go 0.1 mile, take 1st L ture for the for James Earl Ray (pictured), the assassin of turn R onto US-27/ courthouse has offering a rugged onto Windrock Rd. to Morgan Co. Hwy. Go landscape of wild land pt. 37. entire family with Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. undergone several approx. 0.5 mile, turn L renovations, most and water found in few 555 Windrock Rd. picturesque views onto Kingston St. Go 2 Oliver Springs of Tennessee’s BACK ON TRAIL 40. State Park – (R) These 24,000 blocks pt. 43. recently in 2010. places in the Eastern 865-435-1251 mountains and valleys. Explore over 300 acres contain some of the richest 415 N. Kingston St. When you walk U.S. Find info about the area, known for To stay on main trail its spectacular gorges with 400-foot cliffs miles of trails for hikers, ATVs, off-highway from pt. 38, retrace wildflower areas in the state, as well as one Wartburg the perimeter, you vehicles (OHV), motorcycles, mountain route to TN-62, turn L. of the highest peaks in the state at 3,324 Park & walk to visit will be walking on and tons of outdoor adventure, including bikes and horses. See Outdoor listing on Go W for approx. 9.6 feet. In the winter, pts. 43-45. the Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail. hunting, hiking, and fishing; canoeing and page 17 for OHV rental info. miles, turn R onto “Frozen Head” is often Park and walk to visit points 44-45. kayaking; camping and picnicking; even Did You Flat Fork Rd., go approx. covered with snow or rock climbing on the sheer sandstone bluffs. Know From point 37, get a great view 4 miles to pt. 40. 205 N. Kingston St. 44. Tanners Cafe, Sundries & Antiques – Don’t For a tamer experience, Lily Bluff Overlook ice, even though the Wartburg of the 18 windmills standing 260 964 Flat Fork Rd. sun may be shining. miss this Wartburg institution, dating back provides a great view of the rugged river. feet tall along two miles of ridge- Wartburg Stroll or hike over 50 to 1923. The store is housed in a 1906 bank 423-346-3318 Return to car, return 46. Rugby – Nestled between the Big South line atop Buffalo Mountain. As miles of foot trails building that still features the original ? the 135-foot-long blades spin, vault. In its early years, trains brought to Kingston St. Head N Fork National Recreation Area and the Rugby Retrace route on with waterfalls and to return to US-27/ State Natural Area, Windrock Rd., turn R they provide 29 megawatts of rock shelters, bring workers to and Morgan Co. Hwy, turn L. the town of Rugby is onto TN-62/Tri-County green energy and power for 3,780 homes. a picnic, or plan for from the nearby Go N for approx. 22 a rare example of a Blvd. Turn R onto TN-62/ camping. Seven thousand acres have been Gobey coal mines miles to Elgin. Turn L Knoxville Hwy, go 4 miles 38. Back Valley Public Library: The Smallest rural community with set aside for hunting; TWRA* regulations and specifically onto TN-52/Rugby Hwy to Coalfield. Turn L onto Library in the USA toward pt. 46. its original blueprint apply. Events throughout the year include to the store on Fairview Rd., go approx. – (R) This 1956 still intact. Perfectly 0.5 mile to stop sign. Wildflower Walks in April; the Echo in Saturday nights. building measures preserved and restored Turn L onto Coalhill Rd., the Mountain Bluegrass Festival in May Facilities were set just six feet by five to the utopian vision go approx. 0.2 mile. Turn and Heritage Days in August celebrating up in the back where the men could bathe. L onto Jerry Jones Rd./ feet, and served as of its founder Thomas traditional and crafts. Over the years, the store has become a spot Ball Field Rd. to pt. 38. the town’s library Hughes, it is one of This is an access point for the Cumberland for antiques and other treasures; grab a 112 Jerry Jones Rd. for many years. the most authentically preserved historic Trail State Scenic Trail, learn more at point 42. stool at the counter and have a milkshake Coalfield Founder Dot Byrd used the $200 courtesy villages in America. 865-435-4275 or banana split. Closed Wed. & Sun.

8 *Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 9 Go E for 7 miles on add your name to the waiting list! Don’t series Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s, broadcast from TN-52/Rugby Hwy 47. Historic Rugby Visitors Center miss the gift shop and enjoy events and this farm to over 70 million fans; about 1,000 to pt. 47. live entertainment from time to time. folks come out for the live experience. Stop the ALPINE institute 5517 Rugby Hwy (L) Begin your tour by Hippie Jack’s any time, and be sure to Operating from 1821 to 1947, the Alpine Institute provided Rugby of would-be utopia Retrace route N on 50. Jamestown – Established in 1828, this small BACK ON TRAIL visit the art studio, featuring local artists. US-127N/TN-28N/ children in the remote Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee with Visitors Center, here, where you’ll town and the county it sits in are named S. York Hwy, go 1.3 To stay on main trail from education. Though it struggled periodically and was destroyed by Harrow Road Café and watch a short film for prominent politician James Fentress. 53. Governor A.H. Roberts Law Office –(L) Commissary: miles. Turn L onto pt. 51, continue W on bush-whackers during the Civil War and even burned by the Ku Klux and take a guided US-127N/S. York Hwy, go The town itself Tour the preserved 888-214-3400 W. Central Ave./TN-52W Klan, the school was revived in the 1880s with a new principal, future tour of four 2.4 miles. US-127N/ was built on the for 6.8 miles. Turn R onto original law office Spirit of Red Hill Nature Tennessee Governor A.H. Roberts (see point. 53). Under his leadership, Art & Oddiments: original buildings. S. York Hwy becomes site of a semi- Livingston Hwy/TN-52, go of A.H. Roberts, the school took on the name “Alpine Institute,” and offered courses 423-628-2991 As you explore, don’t miss Harrow Road Café, Main St. in downtown permanent 21.2 miles into Livingston. the 35th governor pt. 50. at the collegiate level. After Roberts left, the curriculum returned to Carriage House Gallery: Rugby Commissary Museum Store, Spirit Cherokee village, Turn R onto Roberts St., go of Tennessee. He 423-628-6569 0.1 mile. Turn R onto basic education. In the early 1900s, the Presbyterian church assumed of Red Hill Nature Art & Oddiments and and was later was instrumental E. University St. to pt. 53. leadership, re-established the institute, and helped it become Carriage House Gallery. known as Sand in helping pass Springs for its bubbling freshwater springs 506 E. University St. legislation giving women the right to vote. a thriving rural school. In the 1930s, the school even operated a Livingston Continue NW on TN-52W/ 48. Colditz Cove State Natural Area – (L) around the city. Explore the square and see Info: 800-876-7393 dairy farm where students could work in exchange for tuition. As Rugby Hwy for 11.4 Explore this 165-acre natural area, and take the last remaining spring in 54. Overton County Chamber of Commerce roads improved in Tennessee, county miles. Turn L onto the 1.5-mile trail loop City Park, just northeast of the courthouse. Return on schools consolidated, eliminating Northrup Falls Rd., go Did You E. University St. to the need for the tucked-away rural 1.1 miles to pt. 48. to beautiful Northrup Know Roberts St., turn L. Turn R was a 55. Downtown Livingston – Walk around this school. Alpine closed in 1947. Northrup Falls Rd. Falls. It’s one of the on E. Main St. to pt. 54. state’s most stunning prominent citizen of Jamestown picturesque square, Today, several structures still stand, Jamestown in the 1830s; he moved his family 222 E. Main St. 931-879-5821 waterfalls, plunging Livingston rich in history and including the church, gymnasium more than 60 feet over to in 1835, where his 931-823-6421 filled with antique and dairy barn, and are listed on the ? wife gave birth to their fourth stores, restaurants a protruding rock ledge Exit L out of parking lot National Register of Historic Places. into a scenic, narrow child, Samuel Longhorn Clemens onto Broad St. (pt. 54 is and gift shops. gorge along Big Branch — otherwise known as Mark Twain. between Main & Broad The original 1835 Sts., both 1-way). Go less Overton County Head W on W. Broad St., 57. Holly Ridge Winery & Vineyard – (L) Since Creek. The waterfall is At int. of Main St. & 51. Ye Ole Jail Museum – (R) Constructed from than 1 mile to pt. 55. Courthouse was burned by guerrillas during it becomes W. Main named for the family who settled here and Central Ave., turn L onto local sandstone, this structure was used as 1998, this family-owned and operated 100 E. Court Sq. the Civil War to cover up evidence of pro- St. Turn R onto TN-85/ business has been producing award-winning operated a mill above the falls in the 1800s. W. Central Ave. to pt. 51. a jail from 1900-1979. Original cells are Livingston Confederate acts, and was rebuilt ca. 1868. Hilham Hwy. Turn L onto 114 W. Central Ave. intact for visitors Info: 800-876-7393 O’Neal Rd. to pt. 57. wines from grapes Retrace route on Northrup 49. Highland Manor Winery – (L) Tennessee’s Jamestown Learn more at the site’s Civil War Trails marker. grown in sloping to crawl in, close Did You 486 O’Neal Rd. Falls Rd. to return to oldest winery is known for producing 931-879-9948 vineyards on the TN-52/Rugby Pk., turn L. the door, and see Know Livingston award-winning, Listen up trail travelers, beautiful Overton 931-823-8375 Go 0.7 mile, Rugby Pk. property. Holly handcrafted wines. what it was like County is the “Home of Americana Music.” becomes Michigan Ave. to be behind the Ridge places great Continue W for 3 miles, Take home a few 56. Overton County Heritage Museum – (R) emphasis on viti- bottles of your old bars. The site turn L onto US-127S/ also houses the ? Step into history culture, using only TN-28/S. York Hwy to favorites, but be Fentress County Chamber of Commerce. Continue on E. Broad St. in this renovated the highest quality grapes; they currently pt. 49. warned: you are Did You to W. Broad St. to pt. 56. jail that tells the grow 14 different cultivars. Tour the 2965 S. York Hwy limited to only Know The Upper Cumberland Plateau 318 W. Broad St. story of Overton beautiful acreage and taste for yourself, Jamestown one bottle of their most popular Muscadine Livingston then choose a wonderful wine to take home. 931-879-9519 has produced two astronauts: 931-403-0909 County from its Wine — if you want more, you’ll have to Jamestown-born Roger Crouch earliest explorers Return to TN-85, turn L. 58. Old Union Meeting (top) was a payload specialist on to the present. ? Turn L on Old Union Rd. House – (L) This two missions traveling 7,800,000 Exhibitions include: WPA/CCC* relief projects to pt. 58. 1830 log church is OFF-TRAIL miles in 314 orbits of the Earth. of the 1930s, African-American history, the Old Union Rd. one of the oldest HWY 127 Corridor Sale Michael McCulley (bottom), a Alpine Institute, schools, the Civil War and Hilham To go off trail from pt. 51, 800-876-7393 in the county. It continue W on W. Central Livingston Academy graduate, other rotating displays. This annual event is a dream come true for bargain hunters, junk piloted the crew that launched the Did You has always been Ave./TN-52W for 6.8 miles. Know a nondenomina- junkies, and trash-to-treasure seekers. The “World’s Largest Yard Sale” Turn R onto Livingston Galileo spacecraft on its six-year The historic Okalona Church stretches over 650 miles and five states: , Georgia, Tennessee, Hwy/TN-52, go 12.5 miles. journey to study the planet Jupiter. and schoolhouse was built tional Christian church; when religious Kentucky, Ohio and it’s still growing! Hundreds of thousands of people Turn L onto TN-85E, go in 1867, in a community groups began building their own churches, join in the hunt each year. If you’re 6.1 miles. Turn R onto 52. Jack Stoddart’s Art Studio & Jammin’ at then known as Olga. The Did You the “Union” established here was split. on the Top Secret Trail in late Shiloh Rd., go 2.6 miles ? Hippie Jacks Recording Studio – (R) “Hippie town was named for a Know Some believe point 58 is haunted; locals report summer, don’t miss this incredible to pt. 52. Jack” works hard to little girl from the Okalona Native American strange lights when the building is empty and sale. It’s held the first Thursday 642 Shiloh Rd., Crawford 931-445-2072 preserve the work tribe and the church was built on the Okalona unexplained piano music. through Sunday in August; the of Americana village site; fragments of pottery and other event’s headquarters are located Retrace route on Shiloh Rd. to TN-85E, turn L. Return to singer-songwriters relics have been excavated here. Okalona Road ? at the Fentress County Chamber of TN-52W, turn L. Go approx. through a public is off Hwy 293 between Hwy 84 and Hwy 111 Commerce in Jamestown (point 51). 9.3 miles to rejoin main television music near Rickman, south of Livingston. TOP SECRET TRAIL continuES on page 19. trail in Livingston. 10 See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. *Works Progress Administration/Civilian Conservation Corps 11 Food & Wine along the TOP SECRET trail area lodging

Here are just some of the many places to eat along the Top Secret Trail. Find more options at food & wine continued There are many wonderful hotels, TopSecretTrail.com. Restaurants are listed here by town, in the order it appears on the trail. cabins and bed & breakfasts (B&B) Pork Ryan’s BBQ Flonnie’s Drive-In along Top Secret. Find a complete list at Whitestone Country Inn Los Primos Mexican Restaurant 583 E. Central Ave., 931-879-4444 122 Glass House Rd., 423-663-2998 TopSecretTrail.com. Accommodations are Hot Bagel Company Elegant restaurant overlooking 1712 S. Roane St., 865-590-1300 The Boutique Panda Restaurant listed in trail order, beginning in Knoxville. knoxville Fresh bagels, breakfast treats and Watts Bar Lake and Smoky Pizza Station 104 N. Main St., 931-879-8585 447 Baker Hwy, 423-663-2900 Call ahead for most lodging reservations. delicious sandwiches. Mountains; reservations required. 701 N. Roane St., 865-882-0408 West End Café Perdue’s Texaco Kitchen Calhoun’s 1155 Oak Ridge Trnpk., 865-482-2435 1200 Paint Rock Rd., 865-376-0113 The Oliver Hotel Casual; BBQ and “Best Ribs in Oliver Springs 306 W. Central Ave., 931-879-6611 12617 Scott Hwy, Helenwood Razzleberry Lab & Kitchen Rockwood 423-569-3533 (On Market Square, see pg. 2, pt. 2) America!” Locations along trail: Captain Tom’s Bar-B-Que Grimsley 407 Union Ave., Knoxville Sorbets and ices made from fresh El Patron Mexican Restaurant 400 Neyland Dr., 865-673-3355 Best ribs around! B-B-Q Shack caryville 865-521-0050 Willow Grove Dock & Resort 6515 Kingston Pk., 865-673-3377 fruit; $5 lunch specials. 104 S. Gateway Ave., 865-354-0366 11045 Willow Grove Hwy, Allons 201 Historic Jackson Sq. 1202 E. Tri-County Blvd. 5650 S. York Hwy, 931-863-5757 Quick Stop BBQ For a complete list of Knoxville 10020 Kingston Pk., 865-673-3444 Junior’s Restaurant 931-823-6616 865-481-0300 865-435-4466 Coffee Time Café (See pg. 23, pt. 86) lodging go to Knoxville.org/Stay. Copper Cellar Restaurants 214 W. Rockwood St., 865-354-2802 267 John McGhee Blvd. (Hwy 116) Sunset Marina Riverside Grill Wartburg Area 5515 S. York Hwy, 931-863-5577 For a complete list of Oak Ridge Fine dining; locations along trail: Live & Let Live Drugstore 423-566-3655 (See pg. 20, pt. 64) Delicious dining with beautiful Angie’s Restaurant Clark range lodging go to OakRidgeVisitor.com. 1807 Cumberland Ave., 865-673-3411 (See pg. 6, pt. 26) Rickard Ridge BBQ at 2040 Sunset Dock Rd., Byrdstown views of Melton Hill Lake. Entertainment Thurs. & Fri. Whitestone Country Inn 7316 Kingston Pk., 865-673-3422 225 W. Rockwood St., 865-354-0234 Rock-A-Billy Café & Soda Fountain Cove Lake State Park 800-760-8550 100 Melton Lake Peninsula 107 N. Kingston St., 423-346-7000 1200 Paint Rock Rd., Kingston Freezo Pizza Station Hwy 127S, 931-863-3880 (See pg. 23, pt. 85) Charit Creek Lodge 865-862-8646 El Patron Mexican Restaurant 865-376-0113, 888-247-2464 A 1930s walk-up. Beans, cornbread, 107 S. Gateway Ave., 865-354-1100 Ron’s Restaurant & Pizzaria 131 Goose Ln. 423-907-8202 Big South Fork Area The Soup Kitchen 3688 Morgan Co. Hwy, 423-346-4644 Tennessee Lakefront Cottages chili, tamales and ice cream. Rockwood Street Grill 6812 S. York Hwy, 931-863-8227 Scotty’s Hamburger 299 Dewey Burks Rd., Jamestown Signature chilios (chili, chips & Frozen Head Grille 1800 Indian Shadows Dr., Ten Mile 1305 N. Central St., 865-637-6500 215 W. Rockwood St., 865-354-8298 byrdstown (See pg. 23, pt. 82) 931-879-2776 cheese), specialty soups and more. 1253 Knoxville Hwy, 423-346-8004 423-334-3377, 800-597-1952 Long’s Drug Store Dixie Café 159 Main St., 423-562-2976 Pickett State Park Cabins 47 E. Tennessee Ave., 865-482-3525 Harriman Partner’s Pizza & Deli Scenic River Inn Soda-fountain and lunch counter, (See pg. 20, pt. 67) Twin Cove Marina (See pg. 21, pt. 71) Bob’s Burgers 1276 Knoxville Hwy, 423-346-6437 915 Main St., Wartburg since 1956. Breakfast too. Kingston 31 Courthouse Sq., 931-864-6535 (See pg. 23, pt. 84) 4605 Pickett Park Hwy 4604 Kingston Pk., 865-588-0581 2 Chefs Deli & Bakery Voted “Best Burgers”. Pilot Mountain Diner 423-346-5733 Jamestown, 931-879-5821 3215 Roane State Hwy, 865-882-5300 Farmhouse Restaurant 1835 Ridge Rd., 423-566-0976 Magpies 500 Race St., 865-376-4480 6687 Morgan Co. Hwy, Lancing Between Two Rivers B&B 877-260-0010 Cancun Mexican Restaurant (See pg. 20, pt. 68) City’s best-known specialty bakery. Crow’s Nest at Blue Springs Marina 423-628-6200 9201 Hwy 111, 931-864-4070 Clinton 885 Genesis Rd., Lancing Trails End Campground & Cabins 846 N. Central St., 865-673-0471 3952 River Rd., 865-376-7407 1889 S. Roane St., 865-882-6590 Rugby Area Golden Girls Restaurant 423-965-4464 3269 River Rd., Huntsville Caney Creek Marina Sunset Marina Restaurant The Crown & Goose Gibson Girls Southern Goodies Lou’s Café (See pg. 20, pt. 64) Country cooking, daily specials. 1880 Newbury House B&B 423-663-3944 (In Old City, see pg. 26, pt. 103) (See pg. 6, pt. 22) Lakeside restaurant, live music. 2211 N. Charles G. Seivers Blvd. 5517 Rugby Hwy (Hwy 52), Rugby Twin Cove Marina Open weekends. 105 Clyde Freels Rd., Sunbright 2040 Sunset Dock Rd., 800-760-8550 Authentic London gastropub. 411 N. 3rd St., 865-376-0150 423-628-9164 865-457-3302 423-628-2441, 888-214-3400 (See pg. 23, pt. 84) 123 S. Central St., 865-524-2100 888-376-0150 3745 Roane State Hwy, 865-882-4042 Pall Mall Harrison’s Bar & Grill Grey Gables B&B 1835 Ridge Rd., Caryville Chuck’s Deli Harrow Road Café Forbus General Store Time Warp Tea Room Handee Burger 1882-revival restaurant featuring Great food, comfortable 5809 Rugby Hwy (Hwy 52), Rugby 423-494-3629 A modern coffee shop, 1950s pin- The place for breakfast; come back Best hoagies in the county! (See pg. 20, pt. 69) atmosphere 423-628-5252 Clinch River House 836 Unaka St., 865-882-5140 British Isles specialties and 3902 N. York Hwy, 931-879-5427 ball arcade and British motorcycle at lunch for little square burgers! traditional Tennessee cooking. 110 Hillvale Rd., 865-463-6368 Old Allardt Schoolhouse B&B 526 New Clear Branch Rd., Lake City museum serving tasty sandwiches. 407 N. Kentucky St., 865-376-2186 Don Eduardos Mexican Grill Breakfast, lunch and dinner. oneIDA Hoskins Drug Store 1860 Michigan Ave., Allardt 865-426-2715 1209 N. Central St., 865-524-1155 Kittrell’s Kitchen 1202 N. Kentucky St., 865-248-8286 (See pg. 10, pt. 47) County’s BBQ (See pg. 25, pt. 98) 931-879-8056 Clinch River Lodge Oak Ridge 1190 Gallaher Rd., 865-376-3060 El Cantarito 2 Mexican Restaurant 5545 Rugby Hwy, 423-628-2350 18041 Alberta St., 423-215-0572 111 N. Main St., 865-457-4340 Standing Stone State Park Cabins 125 Lovely Bluff Rd., Lake City 1011 N. Roane St., 865-590-0369 (See pg. 19, pt. 60) 865-599-1115 Big Ed’s Pizza Market Street Fountain Jamestown ElRey Mexican Restaurant “Super Fun Food” in a lively Good Ol’ Days Diner 1674 Standing Stone Park Hwy Cabins Known for excellent pizza, great Bacara’s Family Restaurant 19816 Alberta St., 423-286-6100 WINERIES ’50s-inspired diner. Closed Wed. Hilham, 931-823-6347 (See pg. 24, pt. 88) sauce and unique atmosphere. atmosphere; fountain favorites. (See pg. 21, pt. 72) Firehouse Pizza 2807 Roane State Hwy, 865-882-6100 Blue Slip Winery 800-713-5157 125 Village Green Cir., Lake City 101 Broadway, 865-482-4885 1000 Ladd Landing Blvd. 329 Wheeler Ln., 931-879-7121 18668 Alberta St., 423-286-9000 865-248-8039 (In Old City, see pg. 26, pt. 103) Cedar Hill Resort & Marina 865-426-7461, 800-543-9335 Buffalo Grille & Bar Gondolier Italian Restaurant/Pizza Phillips Drive-In Pizza America 105B W. Jackson Ave., Knoxville 705 Cedar Hill Rd., Celina Dine on buffalo and ostrich burgers, Mama Mia’s Pizzeria 1822 Roane State Hwy, 865-717-0277 18499 Alberta St., 423-569-4002 Cabin on Cedar Ridge 103 Norris St., 931-879-6558 865-249-7808 800-872-8393 shoot pool and hear local bands. Try Lottie’s “secret” sauce. Pasta 169 Scruggs Cemetery Rd., Clinton what did we miss? Preston’s Longhorn Steak House Highland Manor Winery 205 Oak Ridge Tpke, 865-481-0515 sandwiches, pizza-by-the-slice. 19787 Alberta St., 423-569-4158 Holly Creek Resort & Marina 865-494-3248 705 W. Race St., 865-376-5050 (See pg. 10, pt. 49) 2659 Holly Creek Rd., Celina Homeland Foods Café The information in this brochure represents just a few treasures 2965 S. York Hwy, Jamestown Skunk Ridge Farms B&B for Tray’s V Chinese Restaurant 800-844-8862 Polish, German and variety of RedBones on the River along Tennessee backroads. Check out TopSecretTrail.com 19840 Alberta St., 423-569-9888 931-879-9519 1203 Mountain Rd., Clinton comfort foods; international beers. (See pg. 6, pt. 24) complete travel planning along this trail. While there, you’ll see a link Horse Creek Resort 865-494-0214 316 W. Race St., 865-376-9696 huntsville AREA Holly Ridge Winery & Vineyards 703 Horse Creek Dock Rd., Celina 154 Talmeda, 865-483-4818 to Facebook where you can share your experiences. You can also (See pg. 11, pt. 57) Fireside Restaurant 800-545-2595 For camping, see pages 16 & 17. The Wave Cafe post reviews on sites like Yelp.com or TripAdvisor.com. Be a trail 486 O’Neal Road, Livingston 408 Baker Hwy, 423-663-3234 Hwy 58, 865-717-6630 blazer — help us build our trails and keep them updated. 931-823-8375 12 See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 13 68 111 KENTUCKY 53 65 200 27 79 52 Dale 66-67 127 Pickett Moss Hollow State Park 52 Obey 325 Asbury Indian Mountain River Lake Cordell 69 & SF State Park Hull Birthplace Pall Mall JELLICO 61 62-63 325 71 Cumberland WINFIELD State Park CELINA 70 Sgt. Alvin C. S Fork Newcomb CLAY 53 64 BYRDSTOWN 135 Wolf River York State River Historic Park 154 75 53 W 52 Jackson Swamp Pogue Creek 72 ONEIDA 25 WMA SNA 297 PICKETT 73 Elk Valley 59-60 297 Stinking 127 Creek Scott 292 OVERTON 27 297 78 297 Cumberland ObeyE ForkRiver 154 SF 74 136 Standing Allons Big South Fork River 111 50-51 Helenwood Stone 52 JAMESTOWN National River & State Park & SF National 80 CAMPBELL Hillam 52 Recreation New River 75 76-77 Pioneer Area JACKSON 58 Alpine 52 Cordell 53-56 49 HUNTSVILLE 63 Royal Hull ALLARDT Blue WMA 85 85 57 Skinner Armathwaite 63 LA FOLLETTE 52 Mountain 296 81 LIVINGSTON WMA 48 46-47 Fairview 85 The Boils Alpine OLD 135 136 52 Rugby SNA Cove Mountain 127 63 Lake Roaring WMA 85 Colditz 75 River Cove SCOTT State Rugby 52 Norma North Park W FENTRESS SNA Elgin Cumberland 25 Hardy WMA 83 63 JACKSBORO 111 27 82 84 W Fork 52 Numbers in 86 Obey River CARYVILLE dark blue circles Okalona Crawford Cove Creek Community 84 correspond to numbered 85 Grimsley WMA Blackburn Fork 293 Hanging Wilder 116 Points of Interest Rickman 87 88-90 Limb SUNBRIGHT throughout this guide.135 MORGAN Norris Dam 91 State Park E Fork Deer LAKE 441 Muddy CITY 1 Point of Interest136 Obey River Lodge NORRIS Pond Pilot ALGOOD 164 Clarkrange Mountain Visitor Information 62 116 94 92-93 COOKEVILLE Obey City PUTNAM 116 Land Trust for Tennessee 164 62 Protected Property MONTEREY Emory River Frozen 116 61 95 W 27 40 Head 441 Main Trail 62 62 43-45 State 39 25 40 41-42 Park 33 127 Lancing & SNA 99 70N 298 Obed ANDERSON Laurel 96-98 131 Off-Trail Highlight National Wild & Petros Grove CLINTON 84 Scenic River WARTBURG 62 331 SF - State Forest 116 37 All locations on map are SNA - State 330 KNOX Obed River Lone OLIVER approximate. Map is not to scale. Natural Area Mountain Clinch River CUMBERLAND Emory River SPRINGS 35-36 61 SF 38 WMA - Wildlife Catoosa WMA 62 15 100 441 W Management Area 61 12-14 Powell watch for these Coalfield 62 W 11 298 27 11 OAK signs Keyes- 16 25 ROBERTSON640 along40 Harrison RIDGE 75 101-103 104-105 24" the top secret WMA OAKDLALE Little Emory PLEASANT 70N 29A River 62 62 106-111 40 I-75, mile marker 161, S bound trail route CROSSVILLE 9-10 Karns HILL . 1-7 168 Campbell Co. (Jellico) 61 95 KNOXVILLE 2875 423-784-5820 Looper 328 327 162 Mountain 299 29-34 Oak Ridge knoxville70 area WMA 27 WMA 28 17-18 Melton Forks of the self-guided driving tour Mt HARRIMAN Hill River WMA Top Secret Trail Extras: Page CRAB Roosevelt 40 70 36" 70 95 Lake Farms ...... 17 ORCHARD WMA 29 131 33 441 Festivals & Events...... 18 24 23 58 129 Food & Wine ...... 12 25-26 21-22 Clinch River Bradbury 168 Tennessee River Great Outdoors ...... 16 27 19-20 Community 70 68 Ozone Falls Lodging...... 13 Find out more at SNA ROCKWOOD 70 58 326 40 FARRAGUT TopSecretTrail.com 127 70 KINGSTON Base map by Richard Quin 27 Long 8" Watts Island WMA 70 Bar 304 ROANE 11 58 To Ten Mile 14 Lake 75 15

42 111 farms in the area enjoy The Great Outdoors along the top secret trail These are just a few of the homegrown attractions along the Top Secret Trail. For complete list, go to TopSecretTrail.com. The Top Secret Trail has outdoor opportunities at every turn. This guide provides you with several Sequoyah Marina Ride Royal Blue ATV Rentals Knoxville Area options, but for more ways to enjoy the great outdoors, go to TopSecretTrail.com. 336 Lakeview Ln., Andersonville (See pg. 22, pt. 80) Dixie Lee Farmers Market – Fruit, vegetables, eggs, baked 865-494-7984 6307 Stinking Creek Rd., Pioneer goods, preserves, jams, jellies, crafts. Sat., 9a.m.-noon, May-Oct. North Cumberland & Royal Roane County Park 423-784-9445, 800-332-0900 * Stardust Marina & Resort 12740 Kingston Pk., Farragut. 865-816-3023. Standing Stone State Park & Forest Blue WMAs 1.5-mile paved walking trail, 149 Stardust Ln., Andersonville Trails End Campground (See pg. 19, pt. 60) (See pg. 22, pt. 80) splash pad, 18-hole disc golf King’s Hydrofarm – Beans, peas, peppers, blackberries, raspberries, 865-494-7641 3269 River Rd., Huntsville summer squash, tomatoes, eggs. U-pick and prepicked. Mon., STATE PARKS, Forests & 1674 Standing Stone Park Hwy, Hilham 6307 Stinking Creek Rd., Pioneer course and primitive camping. 423-663-3944 931-823-6347, 800-713-5157 423-784-9445, 800-332-0900 3515 Roane State Hwy, Harriman Twin Cove Marina Wed., & Sat. 3238 Tipton Station Rd. 865-660-9656, 865-691-4062. NATURAL AREAS (SNA) (See pg. 23, pt. 84) Did You KNOW North Ridge Trail 865-882-2640 Market Square Farmers Market – (See pg. 2, pt. 2) Produce, Colditz Cove SNA CAMPing 1835 Ridge Rd., Caryville Brimstone Recreation is one 7.7-mile wooded path rated difficult. herbs, baked goods, salsas, meats, crafts. Wed., 11a.m.-2p.m.; (See pg. 10, pt. 48) (Also see State Parks) University of Tennessee 423-566-0976 of the top destinations for W. Outer Dr., Oak Ridge, 865-425-3450 Arboretum ? Sat., 9a.m.-2p.m.; Mid-May-mid-Nov. Market Sq. 865-544-4144. Northrup Falls Rd., Jamestown Caney Creek RV Resort OHV exploration in the U.S. 901 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge On Obed Wild & Scenic River The Fruit & Berry Patch – U-pick strawberries, blackberries, 931-879-5821 3615 Roane State Hwy Obed Wild & Scenic River (See pg. 9, pt. 45) (See pg. 9, pt. 45) 865-483-3571 RIDING SITES blueberries, peaches, apples, grapes, pumpkins; honey, hayrides. Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park Harriman, 865-882-4042 208 N. Maiden Ln., Wartburg 208 N. Maiden Ln., Wartburg Brimstone Recreation Year-round. 4407 McCloud Rd. 865-922-3779. (See pg. 20, pt. 65) Fox Inn Campground water recreation 423-346-6294 423-346-6294 (See pg. 22, pt. 76) Oak ridge 1300 Cordell Hull Memorial Dr. 2423 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton On Big South Fork On TENNESSEE RIVER 2860 Baker Hwy, Huntsville Wed., 3 p.m.; Sat., Byrdstown, 931-864-3247 888-803-9883 LOCAL PARKS & GREENWAYS (See pg. 22, pt. 73) (See pg. 3, pt. 7) Oak Ridge Farmers Market – 800-BRIMSTONE, 423-663-4868 8 a.m. Jackson Sq., E. Tennessee Ave. 865-406-0366. Cove Lake State Park Lillydale Campground AK Bissell Park 4564 Leatherwood Rd., Oneida Outdoor Knoxville Coal Creek OHV Area Harriman (See pg. 23, pt. 85) 985 Lillydale Rd., Allons (See pg. 4, pt. 13) 423-286-7275 Adventure Center (See pg. 8, pt. 37) 110 Cove Lake Ln., Caryville 931-823-4155 Badger Ave., Oak Ridge On DALE HOLLOW LAKE Bike, boat and waterboard rentals; Roane County Corn Maze – 4-acre maze and 555 Windrock Rd., Oliver Springs 423-566-9701 Info: 865-482-7821 (See pg. 19, pt. 63) retail, outdoor info. hayrides; Fri.-Sun., Sept.-Nov. 276 Patton Ln. Mountain Lake Marina/RV Resort 865-435-1251 across from Roane State Community College. 865-882-2640. & SNA 136 Campground Rd., Lake City Haw Ridge Park/Oak Ridge Eagle Cove Marina & Resort 900 Volunteer Landing Ln. North Cumberland & Royal (See pg. 8, pt. 40) 865-426-6510, 877-686-2267 Greenway 5899 Eagle Cove Rd., Byrdstown Knoxville, 865-523-0066 jamestown/ALLARDT Blue WMA*s/Ride Royal Blue 964 Flat Fork Rd., Wartburg 28+ miles of dirt trails rated 931-864-3456 Volunteer Landing Marina Sycamore Springs Farm – Mid-Sept.-Oct.: pumpkin patch, Trails End Campground ATV Rentals 423-346-3318 moderate, technical. Eastport Marina Paddleboat, waverunner and hayrides and fall fun; Late Nov.-mid-Dec.: choose and cut 3269 River Rd., Huntsville (See pg. 22, pt. 80) Edgemore Rd, Oak Ridge 5652 Eastport Rd., Alpine pontoon rentals; overnight stays. Christmas trees, greenery. 2125 Country Club Rd., 931-879-5526. Indian Mountain State Park 423-663-3944 6307 Stinking Creek Rd., Pioneer 865-425-3450 800-736-7951 956 Volunteer Landing Ln. BYRDSTOWN (See pg. 22, pt. 79) hiking 423-784-9445, 800-332-0900 143 State Park Cir., Jellico Kingston City Park Star Point Marina & Resort Knoxville, 865-633-5004 Farmers Market – (See pg. 20, pt. 66) Fri. & Sat., 7a.m.-noon, (Also see State Parks) Pickett State Forest 423-784-7958 3-mile walking trail along Watts 4490 Star Point Rd., Byrdstown On WATTS BAR LAKE June-Sept. Dale Hollow Lake Welcome Center, 1005 Hwy 111. (See pg. 21, pt. 71) Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Big South Fork National River & Bar Lake. 931-864-3115 (See pg. 5, pt. 19) 931-864-7195. Recreation Area 4266 Pickett Park Hwy, Jamestown Trail State Park 339 W. Race St./Hwy 70 Sunset Marina Blue Springs Marina Norris (See pg. 22, pt. 73) 931-879-5170 (See pg. 9, pt. 42; pg. 23, pt. 85) Kingston, 865-376-1356 (See pg. 20, pt. 64) 3952 River Rd., Ten Mile Blueberry Hill Farm – U-pick blueberries. June-early Sept. 4564 Leatherwood Rd., Oneida 220 Park Rd., Caryville Knoxville Public Greenways 2040 Sunset Dock Rd., Byrdstown 865-376-7298 horseback riding 101 Rd. 865-494-7903. 423-286-7275 423-566-2229 50+ miles of paved paths; see pg. 800-760-8550 Caney Creek Marina East Fork Stables Farmers Market –Seasonal; call for info. 1 Norris Sq. 800-524-3602. Brimstone Recreation Lone Mountain State Forest 3, pt. 7 for one access point. On MELTON HILL LAKE 3745 Roane State Hwy, Harriman 3598 S. York Hwy, Jamestown CLINTON (See pg. 22, pt. 76) 956 Volunteer Landing Ln. 800-97-TRAIL (800-978-7245) 15 miles of trails for hiking, horse- Melton Lake Park & Reservoir 865-882-4042 2860 Baker Hwy, Huntsville Knoxville Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm – Gardens, greenhouses, gift shop back riding and mountain biking. Melton Lake Dr., Oak Ridge Harbour Point Marina Norris Watershed and classes. Call for schedule. 132 England Ln. 865-435-1452. 800-BRIMSTONE, 423-663-4868 Krutch Park Multiple access points; info at Norris 302 Clayton Howard Rd., Wartburg 865-425-3450 190 Marina Bay Rd., Rockwood Working family farm with beautiful views Coal Creek OHV Area Picnic in downtown Knoxville. Dam State Park (pg. 24, pt. 88). River Ridge Farm – Norris Dam State Park Did You KNOW 865-354-2974 of . Fishing, guided horseback trail rides, (See pg. 8, pt. 37) 504 Market St., Knoxville 125 Village Green Cir., Lake City (See pg. 24, pt. 88) Norris Lake is consistently fall and spring events. 220 Mike Miller Ln. 865-457-6774. 555 Windrock Rd., Oliver Springs Off-Highway Vehicle 865-426-7461 125 Village Green Cir., Lake City Melton Lake/Oak Ridge Greenway ? rated one of the cleanest 865-426-7461 865-435-1251 Paved greenway rated easy to (OHV)/ ATV GOLF For wineries along Top Secret, see page 13. Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail lakes in North America. RENTALS, Reservations Pickett State Park & Forest moderate; newly added trails. Centennial Golf Course Multiple access points (see pg. 8, required Photo Credits: Thank you to our many tourism partners who provided photos for this brochure (See pg. 21, pt. 71) Melton Lake Dr., Oak Ridge On norris LAKE 101 Centennial Blvd., Oak Ridge pt. 40; pg. 9, pt. 42; pg. 23, pt. 85). including Tennessee State Parks. Brian Stansberry: Harriman downtown and Cornstalk Heights 4605 Pickett Park Hwy, Jamestown 865-425-3450 (See pg. 24, pt. 89) Brimstone Recreation 865-483-2291 Historic District (pg. 7), Oliver Springs building and library/depot (pg. 8), Alpine church (pg. HQ: 220 Park Rd., Caryville (See pg. 22, pt. 76) 11), Moses Fisk home (pg. 19), Pickett Co. Courthouse (pg. 20), Mark Twain family cabin (pg. 931-879-5821, 877-260-0010 Obed River Park Mountain Lake Marina/RV Resort Oak Ridge Country Club 24); Pg. 2: historic Knoxville-Thompson Photograph Collection/McClung Historical Collection, 423-566-2229 2860 Baker Hwy, Huntsville Forest Info: 931-879-5170 100 Obed River Park Dr. 136 Campground Rd., Lake City 150 Gum Hollow Rd., Oak Ridge Elvis Presley-©EPE, Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Pg. 3: historic Oak Ridge-Ed Wescott/U.S. Norris Watershed Byrdstown, 931-864-6388 865-426-6510, 877-686-2267 800-BRIMSTONE, 423-663-4868 Dept. of Energy; Pg. 4: John Hendrix grave-Oak Ridge Convention & Visitors’ Bureau; Pg. 6: Sergeant Alvin C. York State 865-483-1031 old Roane Co. Courthouse-Brent Moore (SeeMidTN.com); Pg. 7: historic Temperance Building Multiple access points; info at Norris Rent 2 Ride Historic Park Riverfront Park Norris Dam Marina The Wee Course at Williams Creek (cornstalkheights.com), Princess Theatre-Paul Mashburn; Pg. 9: historic Thomas Hughes Library Dam State Park (pg. 24, pt. 88). Will deliver to Coal Creek OHV Area in Rugby-University of Tennessee Press; Pg. 10: Hwy 127 Corridor Sale (127sale.com); Pg. 19: (See pg. 21, pt. 70) (See pg. 7, pt. 30) (See pg. 24, pt. 90) 2351 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville Dale Hollow Dam 1969-Tennessee State Library and Archives, Clay Co. Courthouse-Brent Moore 125 Village Green Cir., Lake City (pg. 8, pt. 37). 2609 N. York Hwy, Pall Mall 100 Emory Dr., Harriman 1604 Norris Fwy, Norris 865-546-5828 (SeeMidTN.com); Pg. 22: Elk Valley-Terry & Jane Lewis; Pg. 23: Longfield Cemetery-Larry & Edie 865-426-7461 2124 Lyons Bend, Knoxville Doepel (findagrave.com); Pg. 24: Norris Dam Marina-Kris H. Light, -Dick 931-879-6456 865-882-8867 865-494-8138 Doub, Appalachian Arts Craft Center-Neil Moore; Pg. 26: Clinton 12-Library of Congress, Alex 865-209-3186 Haley statue-Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corp. 16 *Wildlife Management Area See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 17 AUGUST Festivals & events in the area TOP SECRET TRAIL continueD from page 11. Hwy 127 Corridor Sale – Jamestown – JANUARY 1st Thurs.-Sat. Dale Hollow Lake Return to TN-85, turn L. 59. Moses Fisk – (R) Moses Fisk established the Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Watch – Allons – Lillydale Campground Heritage Days – Frozen Head State Park Turn R on TN-136/ town of Hilham For decades, residents along the Obey River lived in fear of FEBRUARY Homecoming Days – Celina Standing Stone Park Hwy in 1803, the first flooding, as the river swelled out of its banks regularly, damaging and Sweetheart Days at River Ridge Farm – Clinton – 1st & 2nd Sat. Jazz Festival – Knoxville to pt. 59. town in Overton destroying property. In the 1940s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers World PIG Championship Card Tournament – Pall Mall – Forbus SEPTEMBER Hwy 136 at Cemetery Rd. County. One year constructed the Dale Hollow Dam (point 63) to control the flooding; Hilham General Store, Last Sat. Boomsday – Knoxville – later, he opened the dam also used the water’s power to generate electricity for the area. The Corp’s plans for the lake’s creation weren’t well received by every- Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge Labor Day Weekend the Fisk Female International Festival – Oak Ridge – one, however. The little town of Willow Grove (pictured) sat right in the MARCH Mountain Heritage Festival – Academy, one of the first girls’ schools in the South. He lake’s path, and didn’t want their schools, churches and homes to be Sgt. York Memorial Black Powder Shoot – Sergeant Alvin C. York Stinking Creek – Labor Day Week underwater. They fought the plan unsuccessfully, Hooray For Harriman Labor Day Festival – Harriman – Labor Day and his wife are buried in Fisk Cemetery, State Historic Park which has an incredible collection of head- and were heartbroken to scatter their entire Wildflower Walks – Norris Dam State Park Old Timers’ Day – Pickett State Park – Labor Day stones and markers influenced by local town — including the dead in their cemeteries APRIL Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival – Cove Lake State Park folk art traditions from the Antebellum era — to higher ground. Willow Grove is known as Dogwood Arts Festival – Knoxville – All month National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship & Festival – through the 20th century. The Fisk home the “Atlantis of Dale Hollow Lake,” and the town’s Thunder Road Festival – Rockwood – 1st Sat. Standing Stone State Park (pictured) is now on the grounds of point 60. buildings remain underwater, a HoLa Festival – Knoxville – part of Hispanic Heritage Month favorite spot for divers today. Cruisin’ in Harriman – Harriman – 2nd Sat. evening, April-Aug. Continue N on TN-136/ 60. Standing Stone State Park & State Forest OCTOBER Many fishermen report hearing Blue Ribbon Ceremony – Livingston – Courthouse Sq. Standing Stone Park Hwy – Explore nearly 11,000 acres of rugged the church bells of Willow Grove to pt. 60. Brimstone Creek’s Brimstock Festival – Moss Great Pumpkin Festival & Weigh-Off – Allardt – 1st Sat. terrain on a hilly portion of the Cumberland in the quiet of the morning. Haunting of Harriman – Harriman – 2nd weekend 1674 Standing Stone Park Plateau. Hilltop overlooks offer views of Coal Creek OHV Area Spring Jamboree – Oliver Springs Hwy, Hilham Rossini Festival – Knoxville Tennessee Fall Homecoming – Clinton – Museum of Appalachia, 931-823-6347 outstanding scenery, while deep wooded 2nd weekend 800-713-5157 coves harbor abundant spring and summer Wildflower Walks – Frozen Head State Park Continue N on TN-136/ 61. Celina – Sitting at the wildflowers, and MAY Boo at the Zoo – Knoxville Note: Overton Lodge, 1 Standing Stone Park Hwy. confluence of the Obey Brewers’ Jam – Knoxville – World’s Fair Park of 4 group lodges on a wide variety of Follow hwy to end, turn Tennessee Polk Salad Festival – Harriman – Riverfront Park, 2nd Sat. site, is not accessible by and Cumberland Rivers, Coal Creek OHV Area Fall Jamboree – Oliver Springs mammals, birds, R. Turn L onto TN-52/ Celina — named for the Brimstone Recreation’s White Knuckle Event – Huntsville – motorcoach. amphibians and Celina Hwy/Livingston Memorial Day weekend Clinch River Fall Antique Festival – Clinton – Historic downtown Hwy to pt. 61. daughter of Moses Fisk reptiles. The park — was once a riverboat British & Appalachian Culture Festival – Rugby Hog-Eye Harvest Day Fest – Livingston offers cabins, stopover for the timber industry. The town Old Fashioned Fall Fest & Tractor Show – Jellico , a Chicken Festival – Jamestown group lodges square, featuring the 1872 Clay County , gift shop, picnic pavilions, Clinch River Spring Antique Fair – Clinton – Historic downtown Rollercoaster Yard Sale – Livingston/Dale Hollow Lake area campground Courthouse, is a great place to stretch your Echo in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival – Frozen Head State Park Sierra Hull Bluegrass Fest – Byrdstown playgrounds and an amphitheatre as well legs and explore, especially for the antique- United Nations Day Celebration – Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park as boating, fishing, hiking and swimming. International Biscuit Festival – Knoxville Did You Did You curious. Most businesses closed on Wed. NOVEMBER Know Moonshine Daze – Celina The National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship Know Dale Hollow Lake is named Veteran’s Day Ceremony – Pall Mall JUNE & Festival, a specific kind of marble-shooting for William Dale, a surveyor Summer Fest – Harriman – 2nd Sat. Veteran’s Day Program – Wartburg contest, is held in point 60 every September. The and War of 1812 veteran. Thanksgiving Marketplace – Rugby tournament draws international atten- His 449 acres in 1808 grew Secret City Festival – Oak Ridge ? tion and has been covered by ESPN. Christmas in the City – Knoxville – Late Nov.-Dec. ? into a plantation known AK Bissell Park, 3rd Fri. & Sat. DECEMBER as Dale Hollow. Dale’s descendents lived on the Rumble on the Mountain Motorcycle Ride – Wartburg – 3rd Sat. Christmas Home Tour – Rockwood – 1st weekend property until the dam was built in 1942. June Parkfest – Clarkrange Santa Train Rides – Oak Ridge – 1st & 2nd weekends Turn R onto Gainesboro 62. Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery – (R) Kuumba Festival – Knoxville – African-American & Appalachian Arts Scott County Christmas Parade – Huntsville – 1st Sat. Tennessee civil war trails Hwy/TN-52/TN-53. Turn On your way to the dam, JULY Historic Christmas Tour – Harriman – 2nd weekend R onto Dale Hollow Dam visit the aquarium and Between 1861-1865, Tennessee was a hotbed of Civil War Rd. Take 1st R onto Fish Fourth of July Celebrations – Many towns along the trail have a July Colonial Christmas Candlelight Tour at Fort Southwest Point – Hatchery Rd. to pt. 62. museum here to learn 4th event. Visit TopSecretTrail.com to learn more. Kingston – 2nd Sat. activity. Forming the northern border of the Confederate States of about its history and America, Tennessee was the last state to secede from the Union and 50 Hatchery Rd., Celina • Anvil Shoot – Clinton – Museum of Appalachia Christmas in the Country – Livingston – Courthouse Sq. 931-243-2443 function. Get up close the first to rejoin after the war’s end. Many of the war’s important and personal with the • Fire on the Water at Sequoyah Marina – Norris Lake – Christmas in Old Appalachia – Clinton – Museum of Appalachia sites are preserved and marked as a part of the Sat. before 4th Return to Dale Hollow Dam native warm water fish Christmas Parade – Wartburg Tennessee Civil War Trails program, part of a five-state Rd., turn R. Take 2nd R to used to stock Authority • Festival on the Fourth – Knoxville Heavenly Celebration – Wartburg – Courthouse lawn trails system that helps visitors explore the Civil War stay on Dale Hollow Dam Rd.; drive across pt. 63. lakes in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. • Smokin’ the Water – Kingston Holiday Homecoming – Norris Dam State Park through the places that tell its story. Look for markers WECO Outdoor Show – Wartburg – 3rd Sat. along the Top Secret Trail, and pick up trail brochures See Outdoors listing 63. Dale Hollow Dam & Lake – This structure Victorian Holiday Home Tour – Rugby on pg. 16 for Bluegrass Festival – Livingston at the information centers and many of the museums and the 52,000-acre lake it created are recreation & one of the country’s top spots for fishing, Cumberland River Jamboree – Celina See TopSecretTrail.com for a complete event listing. on the route. Learn more at tnvacation.com. marinas around pt. 63. boating and water activities today. As you 18 See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 19 work to establish the United Nations. Nearby, it’s the name of a card game played daily the Bunkum Cave Trail leads to an overlook by locals. You’ll “hear the bacon fryin” cordell hull and the entrance to the cave where Cordell’s when someone is getting close to winning; Sergeant Alvin C. York The person behind point 65’s name is rich in political history father once made moonshine. The park, you may smell known for its songbirds and wildflowers, Born into a Pall Mall family of subsistence farmers, Alvin C — locally, nationally and internationally. Born in a log cabin in it too, as they has several picnic spots and hosts events York was the oldest of 11 children, with a sharp-shooting, rebellious present-day Pickett County, Cordell Hull graduated from Cumberland serve hot meals throughout the year. Cave is currently closed. reputation; as a young man, he experienced a religious conversion School of Law at Cumberland University and was admitted to the bar and other country goodies and treats. and adopted a strict moral code. Drafted into the army in 1917 at the as a teenager. He became the elected chairman of the Clay County Exit L onto 66. The Amonett Place- Did You beginning of the first World War, York wrestled with military service, Democratic Party at the age of 19. Hull was a local judge and served TN-325E/Cordell Dale Hollow Lake Welcome Center Know The card game “Pig,” as his religious beliefs forbade engaging in combat. In France in in the Tennessee House of Representatives and later served for Hull Memorial Dr. original to Fentress and Pickett Counties has 1918, York and 16 others found themselves behind enemy lines and Turn L onto TN-111N/ 11 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was elected to (R) This is the gateway to Tennessee’s Upper been passed down through generations. The face-to-face with a German machine gun nest. Under the command TN-325E/Livingston Hwy. Cumberland region. Stop in for info on lodg- the U.S. Senate in 1930, but resigned in 1933 Continue 1.75 miles to World PIG Championship is held each February of Sergeant Bernard Early, the unit captured the group of German to become secretary of state. He is known best pt. 66. ing, attractions and lake recreation. In the ? at point 69. Track down the rules online or come soldiers, only to be surprised by machine gun fire from a ridge above as the country’s longest-serving secretary of 1005 Hwy 111 Borderland Foundation Museum of the to the “Learning Tables” at the tournament. them. The Americans suffered heavy casualties, putting Corporal York state, holding that position for 11 years (1933- Byrdstown Civil War, learn about Tennessee’s first in charge of the nine remaining men. In an amazing series of events, 1944) under President Franklin D. Roosevelt and 931-864-7195 military action at the beginning of the war. Exit L onto TN-28S/ 70. Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park York used his sharp shooting skills to silence the US-127S/N. York Hwy, throughout much of World War II. Hull became During the summer, visit the farmers market – (R) This site is the homeplace of one of German guns and bring 132 German prisoners here, a resource for local fresh produce. go approx. 4 miles to the most decorated war heroes of WWI. an important force in the creation of the United pt. 70. back to American lines. York became an instant Nations and in 1945 was awarded the Nobel Peace Stop at the American hero, symbolizing the humble soldier Exit R onto TN-111N/ 67. Historic Square at Byrdstown – The 1935 2609 N. York Hwy general store and Prize for his role as “Father of the United Nations”. TN-325E/Livingston Hwy. Pickett County Pall Mall with heart and skill. He used his celebrity to raise Turn R onto TN-325W/ 931-879-6456 visitors center to awareness and funding for his home community in Courthouse is find memorabilia drive across the W. Main St., turn R onto rural Fentress County. Cary Grant played the hero the centerpiece and souvenirs, dam, look to your Courthouse Sq. to pt. 67. in the 1941 film Sergeant York, which helped to of this charming historical photos left for a gorgeous Courthouse Sq. gain public support of the brewing World War II. Byrdstown square. Take a walk and newspaper view of the lake 888-406-4704 around the area, clippings, and don’t miss the 15-minute and to your right Dixie Café then enjoy good video history in the back. Explore the 1880s numerous caves and remains of ancient for a breathtaking 31 Courthouse Sq. ole’ country fare at Dixie Café — on Friday gristmill that York operated for years, and Native American occupation. Rent a boat or picture of the 931-864-6535 and Saturday nights live Bluegrass starts at Exit R onto TN-28S/US-127S/ tour the family home, farm and burial site. canoe on Arch Lake; Obey River flowing through the valley. 6 p.m.; it’s no secret, seats fill up fast. N. York Hwy. Go 8.5 miles, Get your feet wet, enjoy the playground stay in a cabin or From Dale Hollow Dam 64. Sunset Marina Restaurant – (R) This float- turn L toward and have a picnic along the Wolf River. campground; hike, Circle sq., head N on 68. Farmhouse Restaurant – (L) Get a true farm- TN-154N/ Did You Rd., turn L onto TN-52E/ ing restaurant on Dale Hollow Lake is part N. Main St. Turn R ride, and swim among to-table experience Pickett Park Know Land Trust for Tennessee protects 155 acres of Livingston Hwy. Continue of a full-service on TN-111N, go approx. the sandstone bluffs. to follow TN-52E for here, with a menu Hwy, go 0.2 farm and forest lands in Pickett County, Did You facility featuring 1.5 miles to pt. 68. mile. Turn L approx. 13.5 miles. Turn featuring home- preserving water quality of the Wolf River as Know Point 71 was developed by spectacular views 9201 Hwy 111 onto TN-154N/ L onto Bradford Hicks Dr. Byrdstown grown produce well as five generations of family history. the Civilian Conservation Turn L onto TN-111N/ and a ship’s store Pickett Park 931-864-4070 and a screened-in Hwy, go 11 miles ? Corps (CCC) between 1934- 294N/Byrdstown Hwy, with groceries, front porch for to pt. 71. 71. Pickett State Park & State Forest – (L) 1942. Crews built hiking go approx. 3.5 miles. souvenirs, fishing down-home dining. 4605 Pickett Park Hwy Situated in a remote section of the Upper ? trails, a recreation lodge, a ranger station, Continue to follow gear, tackle, live Did You Cumberland Mountains, this 19,200- TN-111N/Byrdstown Hwy Know A Civil War Trails marker near Forbus General Jamestown five rustic cabins, and 12-acre Arch Lake. The for 9.5 miles. Turn L bait, fishing permits, fuel and much more. 931-879-5821 acre park offers a combination of scenic, Store tells the story of the first military action 877-260-0010 original park facilities are listed on the National onto Obey Park Rd., Stay for dinner, stay for the day, or even botanical and geological wonders found Register of Historic Places. continue onto Sunset stay for a week on a luxury houseboat. of the Civil War in Tennessee. Known as “The Forest Info: nowhere else in Tennessee. Check out the Dock Rd. to pt. 64. Affair at Travisville,” the brief 1861 engagement 931-879-5170 uncommon rock formations, natural bridges, Retrace route on 72. Bacara’s Family Restaurant – (L) Offering 65. Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park – (R) ? brought the reality of the conflict home to the 2040 Sunset Dock Rd. TN-154N/Pickett Park authentic German Byrdstown Visit this park, where you’ll find a replica people of the Cumberland Mountains. To view Hwy. Turn L on TN-297E/ food in the heart 800-760-8550 of former U.S. the skirmish site, turn left onto Hwy 200 just Leatherwood Ford Rd., of “Big South Retrace route to return Secretary of State past point 69, go approximately 1.8 miles to turn R onto Wheeler Ln. to TN-111N, turn L. Turn to pt. 72. Fork Country”, this Cordell Hull’s log marker on right near the Travisville Cemetery. land trust for tennessee spot is considered L onto TN-325W/ cabin, rebuilt 329 Wheeler Ln. Jamestown to be one of the Cordell Hull Memorial Dr. using the original Exit L to continue NE 69. Forbus General Store The Land Trust for Tennessee is a statewide, private non-profit to pt. 65. 931-879-7121 Upper Cumberland’s logs. Tour the on TN-111N. Turn R on – (L) Built in 1892 and organization whose mission is “to preserve the unique character of 1300 Cordell Hull TN-28S/US-127S/N. York best-kept secrets. farm and garden, nestled in a charming Tennessee’s natural and historic landscapes and sites for future Did You Memorial Dr. Hwy, go approx. 7 generations.” The Land Trust for Tennessee works with communities Byrdstown and stop in to see the museum housing miles to pt. 69. corner of Hwy 127, this Know 2012 marks the 75th anniversary of 931-864-3247 is a great spot to taste and government partners to permanently conserve documents and artifacts from his life, 3902 N. York Hwy the Tennessee State Park system. including the Nobel Peace Prize he received Pall Mall some decadent, chewy these unique areas. For more There are 53 parks across the in 1945 in recognition of his efforts for 931-879-5427 housemade fudge. The information, visit Landtrusttn.org “Volunteer State” and you’ll visit peace and understanding in the Western store is known for the or call 615-244-LAND. ? nine along the Top Secret Trail. Hemisphere, his trade agreements, and his “Pig” in the back — 20 See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 21 Return to TN-297E/ 73. Big South Fork each Memorial Day weekend, featuring from leisurely treks perfect for families to local favorite Rickard Ridge BBQ located on Leatherwood Ford Rd., National River & top-selling country music artists and ATV challenging obstacles and creeks for thrill- site. You’ll also turn R. Go 10 miles events. Reservations required. seekers — many support SUV touring. Call to pt. 73. Recreation Area – find the trail head- Encompassing ahead for ATV availability. quarters for the 4564 Leatherwood Rd. Return to TN-63/ 125,000 acres of 77. Huntsville Mall – (R) This quiet town is Justin P. Wilson Oneida Howard H. Baker Hwy, the seat of Scott Retrace route to TN-63/ 81. Caryville Bridges, 423-286-7275 the Cumberland turn R to pt. 77. Howard H. Baker Hwy, Cumberland Trail Plateau, this area County. A trip Trains & Trestles – On State Park — this Baker Hwy around downtown turn R. Go approx. your way to Caryville, protects the free-flowing Big South Fork Huntsville 0.5 mile, turn L onto is a great place to 423-663-3471 will reveal the Old TN-63 (hwy is Entry experience seven miles of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. Point experience part of it. The Louie Bluie Festival Hike, camp, or picnic in the scenic gorges Continue E on TN-63/ Independent State unmarked) to pt. 81. of mountain scenery happens every October, honoring Campbell and sandstone bluffs, and be sure to visit Howard H. Baker Hwy of Scott marker, a Old Hwy 63 coursing through Cove County native “Louie Bluie Armstrong”, one the park’s Blue Heron Mining Community, a for approx. 12.5 miles peaceful gazebo, Caryville Creek, featuring laurel of the nation’s finest string band musicians. to Pioneer Post Office the Veteran’s Memorial Wall, and the and seasonal wild- former 1930s coal mining town that is now (where TN-297 meets tripadvisor.COM: I’ve never had ribs taste quite like the ones at Rickard a museum preserving and telling its story. historic First National Bank (pictured) flowers, three train TN-63). and Old Scott County Jail buildings. trestles and five pebble Ridge. So hard to explain, but my mouth waters thinking about the flavor. Did You Continue E on stone bridges. You’ll also intersect the Know Retrace route to TN-63/ 86. Quick Stop BBQ – (L) TN-297E/ 74. Scott County Visitor Center In 1861, Tennessee became the second state to just off Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail US-25W/Veterans Stop in for groceries, Leatherwood Ford secede from the Union, leading up to the Civil the footbridge leading to point 85. Across the Memorial Hwy, turn R. camping and fishing Rd. for 7.4 miles. Turn (R) This is a great place to get to know War. In protest, the people of Scott County road is another access spot for point 80. Go approx. 0.7 mile, R onto TN-297/ Scott County. Pick up your Big South Fork voted to secede from the State of Tennessee, turn L onto TN-116/John supplies; outdoor Coopertown Rd., go ? forming the Independent State of Scott. Go SE on Old TN-63 for 82. Scotty’s Hamburger – (L) This local favorite McGhee Blvd. Go approx. permits; ribs hot off backcountry permit, maps and more. You can 4.2 miles. Turn R onto approx. 8.4 miles. has been serving 0.4 mile to pt. 86. the smoker and excel- Industrial Ln., go 0.7 even take a virtual tour of point 73 on the Turn R onto Main St. 78. Elk Valley – (L) Whether you’re behind the up little burgers, 267 John McGhee Blvd. lent home cooking. mile. Turn R onto center’s big video boards giving you an OFF-TRAIL (across from I-75 exit S. Alberta St./US-27, go wheel or on a motorcycle, this curvy mountain great sandwiches, Caryville up-close and personal look of what comes To go off trail from ramp), go approx. 0.25 423-566-3655 87. Longfield Cemetery – (R) This is the final 6.1 miles to pt. 74. drive dotted with quilt patches, provides hearty breakfasts next. Take a seat on the front porch rockers Pioneer Post Office, turn mile to pt. 82. Continue S on TN-116/ resting place for 12025 Scott Hwy beautiful views of this lush farming valley and more, 24 hours to plan your Big South Fork adventure. L onto TN-297/Newcomb 159 Main St. John McGhee Blvd. for many of the vic- Helenwood Pk. to drive pt. 78. in the shadow of Caryville a day since the 423-663-6900 5 miles into Lake City. tims of the worst 75. Museum of Scott County – (L) Sitting the Cumberland 423-562-2976 1970s. At int. with US-441/ Continue S on on the campus of Scott High School, this Mountains. Follow Norris Fwy., turn L onto mining disaster in Scott Hwy/US-27 for student-built and it all the way to Retrace route on Main St., 83. Moonshine Exhibit at Hampton Inn – (L) US-441. Go under I-75, Tennessee history, 0.4 mile. Turn L onto turn R onto Old TN-63/ operated museum Jellico, or explore a Visit one of go approx. 0.3 mile to known as the Scott High Dr., go 0.2 Royal Blue Rd. Cross over America’s Top 10 pt. 87. Fraterville Mine mile to pt. 75. is the only one of bit, backtrack and I-75, road becomes its kind in the U.S. Continue NW/NE on TN-63/US-25W/Veterans Hampton Inns to Hwy 441 Disaster of 1902; the box below tells the 400 Scott High Dr. rejoin the trail. Lake City The impressive TN-297/Newcomb Pk. Memorial Hwy. Turn R onto see the llamas tragic story. This cemetery is a stop on the Huntsville for 17 miles through 423-663-2801 exhibits portray 79. Indian Mountain State Park – (L) Visit this Dogwood Rd. to pt. 83. grazing along the Coal Creek Mining Motor Discovery Trail, a Newcomb Community beautiful state lake and mountain self-guided driving route through the area’s the heritage and and Jellico to pt. 79. 4459 Veterans Memorial Hwy park at the foot Caryville vistas; décor and historic mining sites. Pick up a guide at spirit of this area during prehistoric times, 143 State Park Cir. 423-562-9888 the frontier years, WWII, coal mining, Jellico of majestic Indian memorabilia tell the true story of an East point 94. Return to TN-63/US-25W/ moonshining, and more. Next door, you’ll 423-784-7958 Mountain, devel- Tennessee bootlegger’s fatal, final run-in oped on land Veterans Memorial Hwy, find theBattleship Museum, a memorial Retrace route SW/SE turn R. Go approx. 0.25 with revenuers. on TN-297/Newcomb Pk. reclaimed from to the U.S.S. Tennessee that survived the mile, turn R onto Ridge Rd. 84. Twin Cove Marina – (R) Stop in and relax Fraterville MinE explosion attack on Pearl Harbor. Many pieces of back to Pioneer Post abandoned strip Go 3 miles to pt. 84. Office, turn L on TN-63 mines; it’s one of the first of its kind in the over dinner on authentic memorabilia are on display, along to rejoin main trail 1835 Ridge Rd., Caryville Due to its abundance of natural resources, this Appalachian 423-566-0976 the patio at this with photos of the ship in active duty. enroute to pt. 80. Southeastern U.S. You’ll findcampsites , region once produced most of the nation’s coal. In the late 1800s, boat rentals, walking trails, picnic shelters, Lodge: 423-494-3629 restaurant, bar and clubhouse to new rail lines meant new coal mines near Coal Creek (now Lake City). facebook We had a great time (at Brimstone), can’t wait to do it BACK ON TRAIL fishing and a swimming pool. Retrace route on Ridge Rd. fan get your fill of With opportunity soon came tragedy; the worst mining disaster in again. Camping and four wheeling is what life is about. to TN-63/US-25W/Veterans favorite From Pioneer Post Office, 80. North Cumberland Wildlife Management Memorial Hwy, turn R. Go delicious food and Tennessee history (and the third-worst coal mining disaster in U.S.) occurred on May 19, 1902. An unexplained explosion trapped the Exit L onto Scott High 76. Brimstone Recreation – (R) ATV riders and continue SE on TN-63. Area (WMA) /Ride Royal Blue – (L) Visit 0.25 mile to pt. 85. water scenery. This Go approx. 2 miles, turn men in the mines. Most died instantly, and the trapped miners who Dr., turn R onto nature lovers, don’t 154,000 acres of public land access for 110 Cove Lake Ln., Caryville spot also offers condo and lakefront home TN-63/Howard H. Baker L on “Royal Blue” access 423-566-9701 survived the initial explosion scribed their epitaphs and farewell miss this 19,000- road to pt. 80. remote camping, wildlife watching includ- lodging as well as jet-ski, pontoon and Hwy. Go 2.3 miles to ing majestic elk and beautiful bird species; Rickard Ridge BBQ runabout boat rentals. wishes into the walls of the cave. acre site with 6307 Stinking Creek Rd. 131 Goose Ln., Caryville pt. 76. hiking, fishing, Some of the inscriptions were later hundreds of miles Pioneer 423-907-8202 85. Cove Lake State Park – (L) Take in breath- 2860 Baker Hwy 423-784-9445 hunting; and 600 transferred to the headstones of the Huntsville of trails, named as Just in P. taking views of the mountains at the foot 800-332-0900 miles of ATV/ Wilson miners’ graves, found at Longfield 800-BRIMSTONE the nation’s top of the Cumberland Plateau. You’ll find picnic Cemetery (point 87) and others (800-274-6786) ATV destination. Interstate Access: multi-use trails Cumberland 423-663-4868 I-75, exits 141 & 144 featured on the Trail State shelters, an Olympic pool, a climate controlled nearby. In the 25 years following Stop here for rail buggy riding, mountain Park Headquarters pavilion, 100 RV and tent camping sites, play- Fraterville, 2,400 mining workers Versus channel. 220 Park Rd. and dirt biking, hiking, camping and grounds, a fishing pier, boat rentals, Native have died in similar explosions. hunting. Catch the White Knuckle Event The trails range Caryville 423-566-2229 American mounds and more. Catch dinner at 22 See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 23 Exit L onto US-441/ 88. Norris Dam State Park – (R) This 4,000- Exit L onto TN-61/ a family-friendly weekend celebration of Norris Fwy. Go approx. acre park on the shores of Norris Lake Charles G. Seivers 94. Anderson County Welcome Center antiques, artisans, food, and entertainment. 2.5 miles to pt. 88 Blvd. Go W for 1.5 entrance. surrounds Norris Dam with cabins, camping tennessee valley authority (TVA) and outdoor adventure opportunities. Enjoy miles to pt. 94. (R) Come on into this log cabin and grab 119 N. Main St. 97. Ritz Theater – (L) Next door to Hoskins, 125 Village Green Cir. Even by Depression standards, the Tennessee Valley was in Clinton the amenities of point 90 as well as the 115 Welcome Ln. several of the area’s brochures. If you’re the Ritz opened Lake City bad shape in 1933. Much of the land had been farmed too hard 865-463-0440 in 1945 and was 865-426-7461 site’s natural wonders including scenic Clinton hungry, walk next door to Golden Girls 800-524-3602 Cabins: 800-543-9335 valleys, sparkling for too long, eroding and depleting the soil. Crop yields were low. Restaurant and plan your day over some one of the most Golden Girls Restaurant Note: Pt. 88 covers a streams, wild- The best timber had been cut. Change was needed, and it came good ole’ country cooking. modern theaters in the form of the Tennessee Valley Authority, one of the most 2211 N. Charles G. in the South at large area. The directions flower trails and Seivers Blvd., Clinton 95. Little Ponderosa Zoo provided lead you to the a virgin forest innovative, ambitious, and comprehensive projects of President 865-457-3302 the time, showing park office, a great place – (L) This “hands-on” with hiking trails. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. While it encountered setbacks, Exit R onto TN-61/ first-run movies to start your visit. zoo is the perfect A naturalist is on failures and criticism, TVA developed fertilizers, taught farmers Charles G. Seivers Blvd. and hosting concerts. In 1972, it housed place for animal lovers duty throughout how to improve crop yields, helped replant forests, controlled Go W for 3.5 miles, turn Red Speeks Country Music Show, a local radio R onto Longmire Rd. of all ages. Enjoy pony the summer to conduct nature- and history- forest fires and improved habitat for show. Closing in 1987, it was completely Go 1 mile, turn R onto rides, the petting zoo inspired programs, activities and tours. wildlife and fish. The most dramatic renovated in 2000 and once again features impact came from TVA projects like Norris US-25W. Go 2 miles, turn and the barnyard and movies and live performances. L onto Granite Rd. Go 2.5 See Outdoors listing 89. Norris Lake – Recreation awaits where the Dam (at point 88), consuming significant miles to pt. 95. exotic animals, and on pgs. 16 & 17 for mountains meet the water. This beautiful land acreage through imposed flooding relax in the big red 111 N. Main St. 98. Hoskins Drug Store 629 Granite Rd. Clinton & Soda Fountain recreation & marinas on lake extends 56 miles and generating electricity that made life Clinton barn and pavilion near 865-457-4340 pt. 89. up the Powell River and easier and farms more productive. The 865-457-5536 the pond for picnic lunches. – (L) Welcome to 72 miles up the Clinch TVA impacted communities all along the the days when the Retrace route to US-25W, 96. Historic Downtown River, surrounded by Top Secret Trail, most broadly by bringing community drug turn R. US-25W becomes Clinton – A stroll the majestic peaks of electricity that drew industries into the store wasn’t a Main St., go 3 miles to down Market and Main East Tennessee. With region, providing desperately needed national chain, 1st light and pt. 96. Streets will treat you 34,000 acres of water, jobs in hard economic times. but an important town gathering spot. Main St. & Market St. to historic buildings, 22 marinas and 800 miles of shoreline, Clinton Established in 1930 to serve TVA and textile antique galleries, well- there are plenty of secluded coves for Park & walk to visit mill employees, Hoskins grew into an eight- kept shops and res- fishing and boating, and , Appalachia. Visit pts. 96-98. store chain. This one is the original — visit camping lodging taurants. Come on the or simply enjoying the view. the museum to the 1940s soda fountain, traditional drug see over 250,000 first weekend of each store, hot plate restaurant, and gift shop month for special music Exit L onto US-441/ 90. Norris Dam Marina – (L) This full-service pioneer relics; Did You to step back in time. Norris Fwy. Go approx. marina located inside point 88, offers a snack walk the grounds and family-focused events, or stop by the Know From 1895-1936, Tennessee 1.5 miles to pt. 90. bar and fueling to see 30 log monthly farmers market during spring and was one of the nation’s six 1604 Norris Fwy. station; pontoon, structures includ- summer. In the fall and spring, the streets are Norris leading states in market- jet-ski and boat ing a chapel, schoolhouse, cabins, and closed for the Clinch River Antique Festival, 865-494-8138 ing pearls, and Clinton rentals; a boat barns. Spend the day, visit the gift shop, Exit L onto US-441/ ? was one of three towns in launch ramp and a eat some home cooking, and listen to the Norris Fwy. to drive the state known a center across Norris Dam. mammoth view of porch pickers. Norris Dam, rising Did You regional arts & crafts of the pearling industry. New York dealers Know One of the cabins at point visited regularly during pearling season. In 265 feet high and stretching 1,860 feet From handmade Native American flutes and pine needle baskets across the Clinch River. 92 is thought to have 1900, Clinch River pearls were featured at the belonged to Mark Twain’s to quilting and pottery, the arts and crafts of the Appalachian Paris France Exposition. Cross Norris Dam, 91. Lenoir Museum Historical Complex – (L) father John Clemens until region are as diverse as its landscape. Creativity lies at the soul of Drive S on N. Main St., 99. Green McAdoo Cultural Center – (R) Gain continue 1.4 miles on This attraction within point 88 includes a ? just before Twain’s birth. the Appalachian culture. The early settlers came to this new land turn R onto W. Broad St. US-441/Norris Fwy. to museum, an 18th- with very little and fashioned their lives from the resources at hand. an impressive, educational and authentic pt. 91. Exit R onto TN-61/ 93. Appalachian Arts Craft Go 0.5 mile, turn L onto glimpse into the racial struggles of 12 century gristmill They built furniture from mountain timber, spun thread from sheep’s School St. to pt. 99. 2121 Norris Fwy., Norris Andersonville Hwy, go Center – (L) Just wool, forged tools from mountain iron and weaved baskets and chair young, brave, African-American students. Tours: 865-494-9688 and a threshing 101 School St. approx. 0.25 mile to across the street from backs from husk. Today, some of these same techniques are featured The Clinton 12 changed history when they Exit L onto US-441/ barn. The complex pt. 93. Clinton depicts life before point 92, this is one at places like the Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Clinton (point 865-463-6500 walked into the all-white Clinton High Norris Fwy., continue S 2716 Andersonville Hwy School and started a six-year battle to for approx. 3.6 miles. TVA built Norris Clinton of the Southeast’s 93). With so many craft communities, shops, studios and galleries Turn R onto TN-61/ Dam, telling the 865-494-9854 premier fine craft throughout Tennessee, visitors have desegregate the Andersonville Hwy, go area’s story through pictorial history galleries. It was plenty of opportunities to find a first public school 0.5 mile to pt. 92. displays, artifacts and historical docu- founded in 1970 with unique artisan keepsake. in the South. Take 2819 Andersonville Hwy the mission to “enrich a seat at a desk, ments. Don’t miss the 1800 German barrel If you enjoy art galleries and studios, Clinton the souls and pocket- watch the video, 865-494-7680 organ and live music on Sunday afternoons. check out the Rocky Top: Smoky Peaks books of low-income people in Anderson then walk through to Crafts & Creeks Trail that features 92. Museum of Appalachia – (R) Get to know County” by teaching, producing and selling the self-guided, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts the history, the stories, the faces, and the traditional handcrafts. interactive exhibit telling their story. See arts and wares of mountain life in Southern Community in Gatlinburg. box on page 26 for more on the Clinton 12.

24 See Top Secret Trail map on page 14. Find more information at TopSecretTrail.com. 25 German immigrants who You can’t miss the building, it’s anchored by ing the Cherokee to name it wanted to worship in the world’s largest basketball weighing in at Did You “the house with many eyes.” The Clinton 12 the English language. 10 tons. Inside, test your skills on the Know Point 108 has its own secrets — it interactive court, explore multimedia In the 1950s in the South, African-American and white students was where Civil War Confederate Retrace route N for 1 103. Old City – This district presentations, see artifacts, photos, memo- were made to attend separate schools. Here in Anderson County, block on N. Broadway St., spy Belle Boyd took refuge in 1863. is a vibrant evolution rabilia, trophies and more. African-American parents were challenging the school system and turn R on Central Ave. of what was known as Did You 109. Bijou Theatre – (L) the poor quality of Green MacAdoo (now point 99), the school their Cross railroad tracks into Know Knoxville is home to the University ? “The Bowery” around pt. 103. Exit L onto Hill Ave. Turn Built in 1909, this was children attended. They attempted to enroll their children in the white 1900: a bawdy neigh- of Tennessee Lady Vols. Head Coach Central St. & Jackson Ave. R at light onto Gay St. a vaudeville house, school, and even filed a lawsuit, a bold move for the time. In 1954, the borhood of saloons, Emeritus Pat Summitt was the first Knoxville to pt. 109. hosting big names landmark decision of Brown vs. the Board of Education ended school pool halls, houses of ill woman in NCAA basketball history For a more expanded 803 S. Gay St. like the Marx Brothers segregation in the U.S., and just a few weeks later the Clinton families’ ? Knoxville repute and gambling to win over 800 games; her record tour of downtown and Will Rogers, and suit was overturned. It wasn’t until 1956 that the Clinton schools were Knoxville, pick up a dens. Later it became includes more than 1,000 wins. Summitt grew up 865-522-0832 later a movie theatre, ordered to de-segregate, as the board of education made last-minute White Lightning: known as “The Bottom” near Clarksville, on the Screaming Eagle Trail. restored in the 1970s. It has since welcomed efforts to improve the African-American schools’ facilities and preserve Thunder Road to Rebels and was stationed by Pt. 107 is across street acts like Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie and the “separate but equal” mindset. In August 1956, 10 students of the Trail brochure; follow early Greek immi- 107. James White’s Fort – (R) Revolutionary downtown Knoxville from pt. 106. the Ramones. Two Civil War generals died “Clinton 12” gathered and walked to the white school together for the grants, segregated War veteran James White was given a land points at beginning of 205 E. Hill Ave. here, and it’s said that their ghosts have first day of classes. In the year that followed, the students endured African-Americans, and bootleggers. grant of 1,000 acres for his service; he built route. Knoxville his two-story log haunted it ever since. The Bijou is home to threats, violence and harassment from the community; in a show of Revitalization in the 1980s turned it into a 865-525-6514 the Tennessee Shines radio show the last support by Tennessee Governor unique and popular historic district with an house on the Wednesday night of every month, featuring Frank Clement, 600 National eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, nightlife present site of Americana music. Tours by advance reservation. Guardsmen kept order in Clinton and Knoxville’s first winery. Knoxville in 1786. Today, this re- through September, marking the Continue N on Gay St. for 110. Tennessee Theatre From int. of Jackson Ave. 104. Heritage Square & Statue – (R) creation of his first use of the National Guard in 2 blocks to pt. 110. – (R) Built as a & Central St., go S on Alex Haley, who made Knoxville his home homestead is the the fight for Civil Rights. In 1957, 604 S. Gay St. “motion picture S. Central St. for approx. in his final years, is known for his novel city’s most visited historic site, containing Bobby Cain became the first African- 1 block. Turn L on Knoxville palace” in 1928, the “Roots: The Saga of an some of the original logs, pioneer artifacts 865-684-1200 American student to graduate from Summit Hill Dr., it theatre’s extrav- American Family.” Cast and furnishings. Tour the property and see a public high school in the South. becomes Dandridge Ave., agant interior has after 4th light, turn R in bronze, he holds his how early Americans lived during that era. been described as onto Hazen St. to enter book, gestures as if Exit L onto School St., 100. Ciderville Music Store – (R) This place is Exit pt. 107 parking area 108. Blount Mansion – (L) See the first frame “Barcelona cathedral meets Casablanca Morningside Park to he is telling the story, turn R onto W. Broad St. truly one of a kind. The folksy Americana with R turn onto Hall of house built west of the Appalachian mosque.” The official State Theatre of pt. 104. and gazes toward the Turn R onto US-25W/ exterior houses Fame Dr. Turn R at light Mountains. This was the home of William Tennessee now features modern tech- S. Main St.; US-25W 1600 Dandridge Ave. Smoky Mountains he onto Hill Ave. Cross hundreds of unique Knoxville Blount, governor of the Southwest Territory, a nology within its vintage majesty. It hosts becomes Clinch Ave., loved. The statue is bridge to pt. 108. instruments and Tennessee Senator, symphonies, operas and acts like B.B. King then Clinton Hwy. Go SE surrounded by a play- 200 W. Hill Ave. for approx. 6 miles to musical artifacts. and a signer of the and Bob Dylan. Tours by advance reservation. ground and scenic park. Knoxville pt. 100. It’s a must-stop 865-525-2375 U.S. Constitution. 111. East Tennessee History Center – (L) This 2836 Clinton Hwy for any musician, 105. The Mabry-Hazen House Museum & Bethel For a short time, Pt. 111 is on corner of Exit R onto Dandridge Church Ave. & Gay St., final stop is a combi- Powell and a fun stop for Ave. to pt. 105. Cemetery – (L) Located atop Mabry’s Hill, it served as the 865-945-3595 across from pt. 110. nation of treasures: the everyone else, so come on in! 1711 Dandridge Ave. the restored 1858 house served as head- administrative 601 S. Gay St. McClung Collection Knoxville quarters for both Union and Confederate capitol of the Knoxville Exit R onto US-25W S/ 101. Old Gray & National Cemeteries – (R) 865-522-8661 of historical and forces during the Southwest Territory; it was also the first 865-215-8824 Clinton Hwy, continue SE Established in 1850, Old Gray is a garden genealogical material; Civil War. This building in the area with windows, prompt- for approx. 7 miles. cemetery that serves as the resting place the Knox County elegant home is Turn L onto Merchant Dr. of politicians, businessmen, artists and Archive; vintage (it becomes Dutch Valley filled with original veterans. It is known for its beautiful marble catalogs of music, TV and rare films of the and goes under I-75) to furnishings as well statues, elaborate Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and 5th light, turn R on as stories that alex haley Central Ave. Go approx. headstones and Sound; and the Museum of East Tennessee offer a glimpse 3 miles, turn R on grand monuments. Drawing from the stories of his extended family, Alex Haley History. The signature exhibit, “Voices of the into its past. Broadway St. Go approx. Just beyond it is created Roots: the Saga of an American Family, the story of African- Land,” explores 250 year’s of East Tennessee’s 3 miles to Emory Pl. & American slaves in the South. The 1976 book won a Pulitzer Prize pt. 101. National, estab- Exit R onto Dandridge 106. Women’s Basketball culture from Native Americans and the Civil lished in 1863 to Ave. heading back and its television adaptation won over 145 awards, including nine 543 N. Broadway St. Hall of Fame – (L) This War to civil rights and country music. bury fallen Union toward downtown. Turn L is the only facility in Emmys. Haley is buried on the grounds of his grand- Knoxville Visiting our region helps us preserve and 865-522-1424 troops. Today, it’s one of the largest Union onto Hill Ave. to pt. 106. the world of its kind parents’ home in Henning, on the Great River tell our stories — thanks for visiting and no monuments in the South. 700 Hall of Fame Dr. dedicated to women’s Road Byway & Trail; the site is now a museum. Knoxville matter where your travels take you next, we basketball, built to His paternal grandparents are buried in Pt. 102 is across N. 102. St. John’s Lutheran Church – (L) This 865-633-9000 hope your Top Secret journey has inspired you Broadway St. from pt. 101. “honor the past, cele- Savannah, on the Walking Tall Trail. Point impressive Gothic Revival-style structure was 104 stands as one of the largest monuments to find the hidden gems along your path. 544 N. Broadway St. completed in 1913. 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