knoxville area self-guided driving tour Welcome to the White Lightning Trail. SEE THE DRiviNG TOUR MAP ON PAGE 16. R ead the story behind the trail on page 30.

Get ready for White Lightning — 200 miles of unique American stories told every day through Appalachian Taking in the trail arts and crafts, preserved buildings and sites, historic town • These 200 miles are full of historic sites, preserved homes squares and the tales of legendary characters. and museums that bring the stories of the White Lightning The trail gets its name from the area’s history as a Trail to life. Many of them require advance reservations, prohibition-era, moonshine-running corridor. Rebels admission, or both to experience our history. careened around the curves of “Thunder Road,” transporting • Many historic buildings open their doors to visitors. Many illegal, homemade corn whiskey under the cover of darkness. properties remain as they have for over a century: private residences. Please be respectful of the private More history-changing pioneers made their marks land and homeowners on our tour. along this route. As you cruise through rolling hills and • This is a drive that promises an off-the-beaten-path valleys, you’ll be traveling along the path first cut by Daniel Tennessee experience. What we can’t promise is steady Boone himself. You’ll walk with the ghosts of Civil War soldiers cell phone service. Don’t be surprised if you don’t always have a signal. Ready foR a Tennessee Road TRip? We’ve got and coal miners, visit forts that protected the territory’s first • The White Lightning Trail features long, beautiful you covered on the new, self-guided driving trails of the settlers and see the school where the Clinton 12 stood their Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways. On the Sunny Side Trail, stretches of scenic driving. Make sure you fill your tank you’ll marvel at the Great Smoky Mountains, visit ground in the name of civil rights. and use the restroom in the towns along the way. There the birthplace of country music, soak up the history in And speaking of legends, no Tennessee trip would be will always be a “next town” on the route, but it may not Tennessee’s oldest town and discover a region known as be within the next few miles. America’s First Frontier. Pick up a self-guided map at any complete without a little musicAL heritage. Visit the smoky Mountains Region Welcome Center hometowns of country music’s Roy Acuff, Chet Atkins, • While all of the roads on this trail are paved and or visit sunnysideTrail.com. You’ll find the directions, maintained, wintertime in the mountains can make travel stops and stories that make the Sunny Side Trail a Kenny Chesney and Carl Smith. treacherous. Please be mindful of weather conditions as one-of-a-kind Tennessee road trip you won’t want to miss. Your drive takes you along parts of a National Scenic you plan your trip. Byway: East Tennessee Crossing, with unforgettable • Summer through early fall is a great time to stock up on local views from the overlook atop Clinch Mountain. The produce at farm stands along the trail. Many stands are cash-only, so visit the ATM before you hit the road. beautiful bodies of water you’ll encounter have shaped the region’s landscape and culture for hundreds of years and • Don’t forget to visit your favorite online review sites (like tripadvisor.com or yelp.com) and help us blaze a trail today attract outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. to these wonderful hidden gems. So buckle up, there’s adventure at every turn on the White Lightning: Thunder Road to Rebels Trail. The colorful stories and interesting facts you’ll find along the White Lightning Trail have been uncovered Symbol Key: Geatr N aTIONAL Register with the invaluable help of Outdoors of Historic Places county tourism partners African- American Lvesici Mu P iCTURE Spot and historians in these heritage Venue communities. Tennessee Clrivi Wa L odGING Main Street Program M oTORCOACH- Fstivalse Friendly Pictured on cover: Cumberland Gap; Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville; Museum of (R) Rhtig Appalachia, Clinton. Pictured above: Main Street, Morristown; Green McAdoo Cultural Paper contains For complete visitor information Fod o & WiNE M oTORCycle (L) Ltef Center, Clinton; Whiskey still once used by Popcorn Sutton; Douglas Dam on the on Tennessee, call 1-800-GO2-TENN 10% recycled Route French Broad River; Clinch Mountain Lookout Restaurant, Thorn Hill. content. or visit tnvacation.com. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 1 424 S. Gay St., Knoxville Downtown Grill & Brewery, the city’s first building in the area with windows, causing Knoxville 865-633-8111 modern brewpub. the Cherokee to call it james white’s fort “the house with many The 1786 settlement known as White’s Fort was renamed 601 S. Gay St. East Tennessee History Center, where the James White, Knoxville’s founder and first settler, came to Knoxville eyes.” Blount died here Knoxville in 1791 to honor the first U.S. Secretary of War, Henry signature exhibit explores 250 years of the region from North Carolina in the early 1780s. For his service 865-215-8824 East Tennessee’s culture from Native in 1800, but the house Knox. For a time, the city served as Tennessee’s state capital. In had another signif- in the Revolutionary War, he was given a land grant of 1,000 acres the early 20th century, Knoxville’s quarries supplied pink marble Americans and the Civil War to civil rights upon which he built a two-story log house (point 6). Two years and country music. icant tenant: Civil War to much of the country, earning it the nickname “The Marble Confederate spy Belle later he enclosed the house with a stockade fence for protection City.” Today, Knoxville is the third-largest city in the state and Tennessee Theatre The 1928 Tennessee Boyd, who used it as her refuge in 1863. from wild animals. He cleared the area around the fort of trees, the largest city in East Tennessee. 604 S. Gay St., Knoxville Theatre (Tennessee’s planted vegetable gardens and grew tobacco. 865-684-1200 Offering museums, historic homes, Official State Theatre) Exit R onto W. Hill Ave. 5. Women’s Basketball White sectioned off part of his land to establish a town that fine dining, entertainment, a Bijou Theatre and the 1909 Bijou Pt. 5 is just past int. of Hall of Fame – (L) would become known as Knoxville. 803 S. Gay St., Knoxville Hall of Fame Dr. & Opened in June world-class zoo, and the Women’s 865-522-0832 Theatre. Tours by E. Hill Ave. Sixty-four half-acre lots were Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville advance reservations. 1999, this is the only segmented into 16 blocks and sold Did You 700 Hall of Fame Dr. facility in the world of boasts big-city attractions with Know Knoxville for $8.00 each. White lived here until small town charm and rests in the Gay Street’s historic 865-633-9000 its kind dedicated to early 1793. Later in life, he gave beautiful foothills of Great Smoky Andrew Johnson Hotel women’s basketball. land for the establishment of Blount Mountains National Park. is the last place country The hall offers an College, which would become the ? star Hank Williams Sr. excellent collection of University of Tennessee. was seen alive, New multimedia presenta- DIRECTIONS Park the car in lot or nearby, and walk Year’s Eve 1952. tions, artifacts and experiences. down Gay Street for points 1 and 2. Did You Exit R onto E. Hill Ave. 6. James White’s Fort – (L) Knoxville’s Start at: Turn R onto S. Gay St., 3. Market Square – (L) This historic district Know Knoxville is home to the Turn R onto Hall of location near the center of the Great 301 S. Gay St. toward Wall Ave. Turn L has stories to tell Fame Dr. to pt. 6. 1. Knoxville Visitor Center University of Tennessee Lady Vols. Valley of East Tennessee was the hunting Knoxville onto Wall Ave. to pt. 3. dating all the way Former Head Coach Pat Summitt 205 E. Hill Ave. 865-523-7263 ground of the Cherokee Indians prior to its Between Wall Ave. & back to 1854. The was awarded the Medal of Freedom Knoxville White Lightning starts here! You’ll find Union Ave. 865-525-6514 settlement by Europeans. Revolutionary area has served as ? by President Obama in 2012 and War veteran James White moved from Knoxville gifts, snacks, area information, and can a farmers market, was the first woman in NCAA park for free (with permit) to enjoy much North Carolina and established his home commercial basketball history to win more than 800 games. here in 1786, building a fort and cabins. of Knoxville. Built in district, political She retired with 1,098 wins. 1925, this building This re-creation sits less than a mile from stage and cultural center; home to the original site and offers tours and first housed Kuhlman’s Confederates and Unionists, saloonkeepers Abbreviation Key: hands-on interpretations of open-hearth Store and became the and prohibitionists; and witness and host R Rhtig visitor center in 2004, cooking, blacksmithing and spinning. L Ltef to great American history. Roy Acuff got his now operated by Visit 7. Old City – This district is a vibrant evolution N Nthor start here, as did Elvis Presley. Stroll the Exit R onto E. Hill Ave. Knoxville. If you’re Turn R onto State St. S South sidewalks and duck into charming cafés, William Blount and of what was known as “The Bowery” around here at noon, stick Turn R onto W. Summit 1900: a bawdy neighborhood of saloons, E E aST gift shops, pubs and more in this vibrant mary grainger blount Hill Dr., turn L onto W West around for the live and eccentric district. pool halls, houses of ill repute and gam- Did You N. Central St. to pt. 7. Int. intersection radio broadcast of William Blount was an influential political figure in the late bling dens. Later it became known as “The Know When Knoxville record Central St. & Jackson world-famous WDVX Blue Plate Special, 1700s. Born in North Carolina, he served with their forces in Ave. area, Knoxville Bottom” and was stationed by early Greek merchant Sam Morrison the War of Independence in 1776. President George Washington and experience both unknown talents, as Blue Slip Winery immigrants, segregated African-Americans, played Elvis Presley’s “That’s appointed Blount governor of the territory of the United States Did You well as legends such as Bela Fleck. 105B W. Jackson Ave. and bootleggers. Revitalization in the 1980s Know All Right” over Market Square’s south of the Ohio River. Shortly thereafter, Blount announced 865-249-7808 turned it into a unique In 1897, a small hotel fire ? loudspeakers in the mid-1950s, that Knoxville would be his new capital, and began construction historic district with spread quickly through Gay he sold hundreds of copies — of his mansion (point 4) there in 1792. The house was made an eclectic mix of Street. At the time, it was including two to an RCA talent scout. Several of sawn hewn lumber, in accordance with wife Mary Grainger’s shops, restaurants, the “pride of the city,” months later, RCA bought Elvis’ Sun contract, insistence on building a “proper wooden house.” Blount Mansion clubs and Knoxville’s ? with expensive buildings and Elvis was on the road to stardom. Learn would serve as the family home and the territorial capitol. first winery — and high-class establish- Blue more about Memphis and West Tennessee In 1797, Blount was accused of concocting a plan to conquer . ments. Due to extensive damage, it is known Slip Winery music and culture on the Walking Tall: Florida and Louisiana for the British and Continue NW on as the “Million Dollar Fire.” Rockabilly, Rails & Legendary Tales Trail. Spanish Provinces. Despite this episode, N. Central St. Turn L onto 8. St. John’s Lutheran From the parking lot, turn Blount’s political career flourished, and the Emory Pl. This street Church – (L) This 2. Historic Gay Street – As you walk along Head SE on S. Gay St. R onto S. Gay St., toward 4. Blount Mansion – (R) The first frame house looks like a parking lot. Gothic Revival-style this main thoroughfare, enjoy some of the Turn L onto W. Hill Ave. built west of the Appalachian Mountains following year he was elected to the State Wall Ave. to pt. 2. Senate, soon rising to the speakership. You’ll see pt. 8 ahead as structure was built city’s greatest assets and icons: to pt. 4. Parking in 1792, this was the home of Territorial you turn slight R. available in back. Mary was a much-beloved first lady of the in 1913 to house a 402 S. Gay St., Knoxville Governor and signer of the U.S. Constitution, 544 N. Broadway St. Mast General Store, home to over 500 old- Southwest Territory and in 1796, Grainger congregation founded 865-546-1336 fashioned, hard-to-find candies. 200 W. Hill Ave. William Blount. It served, for a period, as Knoxville Knoxville County was named for her. It is the only 865-523-3330 in 1888 by German 865-525-2375 the administrative capitol of the South- immigrants who 422 S. Gay St., Knoxville Art Market Gallery, an East Tennessee west Territory, and was also the first Tennessee county honoring a woman. Note: N. Broadway St. 865-525-5265 artist cooperative. is US-441. wanted to worship in the English language. 2 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 3 Pt. 9 is across 9. Old Gray & National Cemeteries – (R) community. The original owner’s son, Barry the family until 1971. Gibbs was Knox N. Broadway St. from Established in Litton, later opened this location as a meat County’s first justice of the peace. pt. 8. 1850, Old Gray is market. In 1981, country music icons 543 N. Broadway St. Continue NE on TN-331/ 17. Luttrell – Originally known as “Cedar Ford,” Knoxville a prestigious rest- a customer asked E. Emory Rd. Turn L onto & opry legends ing place for Barry to fry this is the birthplace of country music icons 865-522-1424 Washington Pk. N.E., Chet Atkins and Kenny Chesney. A notorious They may be small towns, but Maynardville, Luttrell, and prominent him a hamburger turn L onto TN-61. Knoxvillians. and the restaurant Continue N on TN-61/ distillery once operated just outside of others in this area sure have produced some big stars. Just beyond it is was born. Try the Main St. Turn R, then L town, sending wagon loads of corn whiskey Roy Acuff – Known as the “King of Country Music,” National, established in 1863 to bury fallen “Thunder Road” to stay on TN-61/ out onto Thunder Road toward Knoxville. this Maynardville native began his musical career touring the Main St. to pt. 17. Union troops. It was the first to honor the burger or one of their unbelievable desserts. On the third Saturday in September, the Southern Appalachian region as part of Dr. Hauer’s medicine show. city park comes alive with music at the dead with small flags on Memorial Day. Exit R onto Essary Dr. Did You In 1937, he recorded “The Great Speckled Bird,” which landed Did You Turn R onto US-441/ 13. The Creamery – Know annual Luttrell Bluegrass Festival. him an audition and guest spot on the Grand Know A hollow monument in Old Gray Cemetery that (L) This restaurant TN-71/33/N. Broadway Pink marble from Luttrell was used to construct Ole Opry. The performance didn’t entirely wow marked the grave of Knoxville’s first embalmer St. Turn L onto Hotel Rd. serves up home- the crowd, but the amount of fan mail WSM-AM served as a drop-off point for bootleg liquor to pt. 13. made ice cream the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. and Grand Central Terminal in New York City. received afterwards led to Acuff and his newly during prohibition. 114 Hotel Rd. as well as creative ? formed band, the Smoky Mountain Boys, becoming ? Fountain City/Knoxville sandwiches. Visit point 18 now (approximately 9 miles Drive N on US-441/ 10. Downtown North/Old North Knoxville – 865-688-4607 regular Opry performers. OFF-TRAIL away) or later after point 74 (see page 23). N. Broadway St., watch (Private Properties) (L & R) Historic Exit L onto Hotel Rd. to 14. Fountain City Park – Chet Atkins – Born in Luttrell, Atkins for signs for pt. 10. neighborhoods thrive pt. 14 entrance. (R) Formerly Fountain To go off trail to pt. 18, 18. Joppa Mountain Pottery – (R) Known started his career with a job at WNOX-AM radio Off N. Broadway St. on both sides of 117 Hotel Rd. Head’s campground, continue NE on Main St./ for stoneware and in Knoxville, playing fiddle and guitar with singer Knoxville Broadway — 4th and Fountain City/Knoxville this park is popular for TN-61/131 (131 becomes and Opry Member Bill Carlisle and comic Archie Church Valley Rd.) approx. raku pottery, Joppa Gill Avenues on the special events. Have 6.5 miles. Turn R onto Joppa Mountain Pottery’s Campbell of Hee Haw fame. He made his first Opry right and Old North a picnic and enjoy the Mountain Rd. to pt. 18. award-winning work appearance in 1946 as a member of Red Foley’s on the left. Along playgrounds, natural 1479 Joppa Mountain Rd. has been featured on band, and even earned a short-lived solo spot. these streets you spring and of course, the namesake fountain. Rutledge, 865-828-5818 HGTV and PBS. It has When the spot was cut, he joined Mother Maybelle can experience many Retrace route to TN-131, and The Carter Sisters on KWTO, where they soon attracted Opry Drive N on US-441/ a growing reputation 15. The Fruit & Berry Patch – (L) Purchase or turn L to go SW. Turn R onto styles of crafted TN-71/33/N. with collectors and attention. Relocating to Nashville in mid-1950, Atkins regularly pick your own produce including berries, TN-61, go NW (follow signs homes. This area was Broadway St./ galleries worldwide. played the Opry and became an executive with RCA’s Nashville grapes, apples and corn. Better yet, refresh to stay on 61) for approx. 5 once known as “trolleyburb,” linking factory Maynardville Pk. studio, bringing Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Connie Smith, miles. Turn L onto TN-33/ Look for blue sign with a fruit slush or fried pie. 19. Maynardville – This little town is the birth- workers to the city by electric streetcars 61/Maynardville Hwy to Bobby Bare, Dolly Parton, Jerry Reed, John Hartford and Charley in the 1890s. If you come by in April, you pointing L; turn L onto place of Opry greats Roy Acuff and Carl Pride to the label in the 1960s. rejoin main trail at pt. 19. will see this area featured on the nationally Andersonville Pk. Turn Smith. If you’re lucky, the Union County R onto McCloud Rd. Kenny Chesney – Born in Knoxville and raised in Luttrell, recognized Dogwood Trail & Arts Festival. BACK ON TRAIL Museum & Historic Society (pictured) will Did You to pt. 15. be open when you visit; he received his first guitar on Christmas of 1987 and began Know Fountain City was the largest unincorporated 4407 McCloud Rd. To stay on main trail please call ahead, teaching himself to play. While studying at East Tennessee city in the U.S., with a population of 30,000 Knoxville from pt. 17, continue NE State University, he played at local restaurants and bars around 865-92-BERRY (23779) on TN-61/131/Main St. as it’s run entirely by when it was annexed by Knoxville in 1962. The Ride – Consider this stretch all part of the volunteers. Across the Johnson City. Backed by several fellow college-student musicians authentic White Lightning experience as you twist Turn L onto TN-61, go NW (who now make up the core of Alison Krauss’ band), he recorded (follow signs to stay on street is Pete’s Place, ? 11. Fountain City – and turn up Highways 131/331/61 to Luttrell his first album in 1989 at Classic Recording Studio Originally founded 61) for approx. 5 miles. a local favorite for Head N on US-441/ and Maynardville, continuing north on Highway 33 Turn L onto TN-33/61/ steak or catfish. in Bristol. In 1990, Chesney headed to Nashville TN-71/33/N. Broadway St. as supply depot and then back south on Highway 170. These rural Maynardville Hwy Did You where the only person he knew in the business, for approx. 4.3 miles to Fort Adair in 1791, roads offer a leisurely cruise for Sunday drivers, to pt. 19. Know Knoxville-born Quentin producer Kyle Lehning, told him, “You’ve definitely pt. 11. this community a curvy thrill for motorcyclists, and a beautiful Union Co. Museum Tarantino wrote and directed got something, but it ain’t there yet.” He spent a organized as piece of Tennessee for everyone in between. 3824 Maynardville the Oscar-winning film few years playing honky tonks and in 1992, landed “Fountain Head” Hwy, Maynardville 865-992-2136 Inglourious Basterds which an audition with Opryland Music Group from which and built a church and campground for ? starred Brad Pitt as a moon- he walked away with a songwriter’s contract. revivals. In 1885, the site was redeveloped Retrace route to TN-71/ 16. Nicholas Gibbs Homestead – (L) Prominent Pete’s Place 33/Maynardville Pk., pioneer Nicholas Gibbs homesteaded 450 3905 Maynardville shiner from Maynardville. Carl Smith – A native of Maynardville born in as the Fountain Head Hotel and its heart- Hwy, Maynardville turn L to continue N. acres here in the late 1700s, on land granted 1927, country music singer Carl Smith was known shaped duck pond known as Fountain City Turn R onto TN-131/ 865-992-3698 to him for his service in the Revolutionary 20. Union County Chamber of Commerce as “Mister Country.” He was one of the genre’s most Lake remains today. Stroll the sidewalks, E. Emory Rd., go NE successful male artists during the 1950s, with 30 approx. 4.9 miles. At War. The hewed log house is one of the oldest discover historical markers, and pop into Top 10 hits. A Country Music Hall of Fame inductee locally-owned shops and restaurants. int. of Tazewell Pk., structures in the From museum, exit R (L) Stop in for maps, guides and county continue straight; road state still on its onto TN-33/61/ information in the historic 1918 Maynardville and Grand Ole Opry member, his success continued Points 12-14 are a few highlights to becomes TN-331/ original site; it Maynardville Hwy. Turn R State Bank. This Classical Revival-style well into the 1970s, when he had a charting single every year E. Emory Rd. Go approx. Turn R onto Essary Dr. explore in Fountain City. was the boyhood onto Monroe St., turn L building features Doric columns and housed but one. In the 1950s, Smith married June Carter, the daughter to pt. 12. 0.5 mile to pt. 16. onto Main St. to pt. 20. of Maybelle Carter of The Carter Family, who would later marry 12. Litton’s – (R) Litton’s opened in 1946 as home of three War this predominantly agricultural community’s 2803 Essary Dr. 7533 E. Emory Rd. 1001 Main St. Johnny Cash. Carl and June’s daughter, Rebecca Smith, grew up a grocery and hardware store with a full- of 1812 soldiers bank from 1922-30 when it closed following Fountain City/ Corryton Maynardville to become Carlene Carter, a country singer in her own right. Knoxville service gas station in Knoxville’s Inskip and remained in 865-992-2811 the 1929 stock market crash. 865-688-0429 4 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 5 From pt. 20, exit L onto 21. Union County Arts Retrace route to US-25W, Park and walk to visit points 30-32. into the all-white Clinton High School and Main St. to pt. 21. turn R. US-25W becomes Cooperative – (L) regional arts & crafts 30. Historic Downtown started a six-year battle to desegregate 1009 Main St. Located in the Main St., go 3 miles to 1st the first public school in the South. Take a light and pt. 30. Clinton – A stroll Maynardville historic Carr Home, From handmade Native American flutes and pine needle baskets seat at a desk, watch the video, then walk 865-992-9161 Main St. & Market St. down Market and Main this site features to quilting and pottery, the arts and crafts of the Appalachian Clinton Streets will treat you through the self-guided, interactive exhibit the work of over region are as diverse as its landscape. Creativity lies at the soul of Park & walk to visit to historic buildings, telling their story. 30 local artists. the culture here. Early settlers came to this new land with very little pts. 30-32. antique galleries, and Retrace route to 34. Clinch River – (R) Experienced anglers Browse or shop for wood products, textiles, and fashioned their lives from the resources at hand. They built well-kept shops and W. Broad St. & Main St. pottery, stained glass, art, quilts and other furniture from mountain timber, spun thread from sheep’s wool, consider this river restaurants. Come on Turn R onto S. Main St./ to be one of unique handmade items. Pull up a chair and forged tools from mountain iron and weaved baskets and chair backs the first weekend of TN-9/US-25W. Turn L enjoy local musicians’ front-porch picking. from husk. Today, some of these same techniques are featured at onto Charles G. Seivers the finest trout each month for special Blvd./TN-61. Park at city fisheries in the places like Appalachian Arts Craft Center (point 25) in Clinton and music and family-focused events, or stop by Retrace route on 22. Big Ridge State Park – (L) Nestled on Norris Joppa Mountain Pottery (point 18) in Rutledge. With so many park to enjoy pt. 34. U.S. The river is Main St. back to the monthly farmers market during spring Lake, this was one of five demonstration craft communities, shops, studios dammed both by Monroe St. Turn L onto * and summer. In the fall and spring, streets parks developed by TVA along with the and galleries throughout Tennessee, Norris Dam, TVA’s TN-33/61/Maynardville National Park Service and the CCC.** Make sure are closed for the Clinch River Antique first, and by Melton Hill Dam, the only Hwy. Go SW for approx. visitors have plenty of opportunities Festival, a weekend celebration of antiques, 3 miles. Turn R onto to see Norton Gristmill, built in 1825; to find unique artisan keepsakes. TVA dam with a lock not located on the TN-144/Hickory Star Sharp’s Station Fort, a remnant of the late artisans, food, and entertainment. Tennessee River. It empties into the Rd., turn L onto TN-170/ 1700s; and Indian Rock, where a plaque If you enjoy arts and crafts, take 119 N. Main St. Tennessee River at Kingston. Access points Hickory Valley Rd. Turn 31. Ritz Theater – When the Ritz opened in marks the death the Rocky Top: Smoky Peaks to Crafts Clinton 1945, it was one of for fishing and boating, guide services, R onto TN-61 to pt. 22. 865-463-0440 maps and a Songbird Trail are available. of a settler at- & Creeks Trail that includes the Great the most modern Did You 1015 Big Ridge Park Rd. tacked by Native Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Maynardville theaters in the Know From 1895-1936, Tennessee 865-992-5523 Americans. The South, hosting park also offers and pocketbooks of low-income people in was one of the nation’s six first-run movies leading states in marketing cabins, camping, Anderson County” by teaching, producing and concerts. In swimming, picnic and selling traditional pearls, and Clinton was one Return to TN-61W, Exit L onto TN-61. Turn R 1972, it housed ? of three towns in the state turn R. Continue on areas and hiking trails. handcrafts. onto Bethel Rd., go less Red Speeks Country Music Show broadcast known as a center of the TN-61W/Andersonville than 1 block to pt. 26. Hwy for 8.5 miles to 23. Barn-Hart’s Gift Shop 26. Twin Gables Antique on local radio. After closing in 1987, it was pearling industry. New York dealers visited pt. 23. (L) 119 Joe Owen Rd. (R) renovated in 2000 and once again features regularly during pearling season. In 1900, – This quaint little Clinton Mall – Find your 3704 Andersonville Hwy shop offers collectibles 865-494-8078 next treasure at this movies and live performances. Clinch River pearls were featured at the Paris, Andersonville and souvenirs. massive antique mall. France Exposition. 865-494-4438 Return to TN-61, 111 N. Main St. 32. Hoskins Drug Store turn R. Go 1.3 Clinton & Soda Fountain Exit L onto 24. Museum of Appalachia – (R) Get to know miles to pt. 27. 865-457-4340 TN-61W/ the history, stories, faces, arts and wares 27. Anderson County Welcome Center – Welcome to the Andersonville Hwy, 115 Welcome Ln. of mountain life in Southern Appalachia at Clinton days when the the clinton 12 go 2 miles to (R) Visit this log cabin for area brochures. community drug this 65-acre history complex, known as “the 800-524-3602 In the 1950s South, African-American and white students were pt. 24. If you’re hungry, walk next door to Golden store wasn’t a most authentic Golden Girls Restaurant assigned separate schools. In Anderson County, African-American 2819 Andersonville 2211 N. Charles G. Girls Restaurant and plan your day over national chain, Hwy, Clinton and complete parents were challenging that system and the poor quality of the Seivers Blvd., Clinton some good ole’ country cooking. but an important town gathering spot. 865-494-7680 replica of pioneer 865-457-3302 segregated Green McAdoo School (now point 33). They filed a lawsuit Established in 1930 to serve TVA and textile Appalachian life in that was eventually dismissed, but they continued to fight. The Exit R onto TN-61/ 28. Hammer’s Dry Goods mill employees, Hoskins grew into an eight- the world.” Visit Charles G. Seivers Blvd. landmark 1954 decision of Brown vs. the Board of Education ended – (R) If you haven’t store chain. This one is the original — the museum to Go 3.5 miles to pt. 28 in school segregation in the U.S., but it took years to take effect for the been to Hammer’s, visit the 1940s soda fountain, traditional see over 250,000 Big Lots shopping center. students in Clinton. Even as the board of education made last minute you haven’t been to drug store, hot plate restaurant, and gift pioneer relics; walk the grounds to see 371 Market St. efforts to improve the African-American school’s facilities and preserve Clinton Clinton. This locally shop to step back in time. 30 log structures including a chapel, owned discount store the “separate but equal” mindset, Clinton schools were finally ordered schoolhouse, the , 865-457-3936 Mark Twain Family Cabin offers top brands at facebook I live right down the street from Hoskins. I love their to de-segregate in 1956. Students of the “Clinton 12” walked to the and barns. Spend the day, visit the gift fan amazingly low prices. favorite cheeseburgers and homemade cherry cokes. white school for the first day of classes in August 1956. The students shop, eat some home cooking, and enjoy endured threats, violence and harassment from the community in the live mountain music Exit R onto TN-61/ 29. Little Ponderosa Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Drive S on N. Main St., 33. Green McAdoo Cultural Center – (R) Gain year that followed. To show his support of the students, Governor daily on the porch. take 1st R onto Zoo – (R) This turn R onto W. Broad St. an impressive, educational and authentic Frank Clement sent 600 Guardsmen Longmire Rd. Go 1 mile, “hands-on” zoo is Go 0.5 mile, turn L onto Pt. 25 is across street 25. Appalachian Arts Craft glimpse into the to keep order, marking the first use turn R onto US-25W. Go the perfect place School St. to pt. 33. racial struggles of of the National Guard in the fight from pt. 24 on TN-61/ Center – (L) This is 2 miles, turn L onto 101 School St. Andersonville Hwy. for animal lovers 12 young, brave, for civil rights. In 1957, Bobby Cain one of the Southeast’s Granite Rd. Go 2.5 miles of all ages. Enjoy Clinton 2716 Andersonville Hwy premier fine craft to pt. 29. 865-463-6500 African-American graduated from integrated Clinton Clinton pony rides, the students. They High School, becoming the first 865-494-9854 galleries, founded in 629 Granite Rd. petting zoo, a barnyard and exotic animals, 1970 with the mission Clinton changed history African-American student to do so in 865-457-5536 and relaxing in the big red barn or pavilion when they walked the South. to “enrich the souls near the pond with a picnic lunch. 6 *Tennessee Valley Authority **Civilian Conservation Corps See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 7 Exit R onto Charles G. 35. Island Home Baptist From museum, exit R 37. Norris Dam, Lake & Marina – (R) As early as Head N on W. Central 43. Cove Lake State Park – (L) Take in stunning Seivers Blvd./TN-61. Go Church – (R) Built in onto TN-71/Norris Fwy. 1911, this site was Fraterville Ave./Veterans Memorial views at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau. NE for 7.3 miles, turn L 1897, this white frame Continue N to pt. 37. considered a prime Hwy/US-25W/TN-63/9. You’ll find picnic shelters, a 50-meter pool, onto TN-71/US-441/ Norris Dam Marina Mine Explosion Turn L onto Cove Lake Norris Fwy. Go approx. structure with steeple 1604 Norris Fwy. spot for a sizable Ln. to pt. 43. a climate controlled pavilion, RV and tent 2.1 miles to pt. 35. and church bell are Norris dam. TVA began Due to its abundance of natural resources, this Appalachian 110 Cove Lake Ln. camping sites, playgrounds, a fishing pier, Norris Fwy located in a beautiful 865-494-8138 the project in region once produced most of the nation’s coal. In the late 1800s, Caryville, 423-566-9701 boat rentals, Native American mounds and Norris setting. 1933 and created new rail lines meant new coal mines near Coal Creek (now Lake City). Rickard Ridge BBQ more. Catch dinner at local favorite Rickard the town of With opportunity soon came tragedy; the worst mining disaster in 131 Goose Ln., Caryville Ridge BBQ located on site. You’ll also find Continue N on TN-71/ 36. Lenoir Museum & Norris to house the 28,000-man labor force. Tennessee history (and the third-worst coal mining disaster in U.S.) 423-907-8202 the trail head- Norris Fwy. for 1.2 miles Historical Complex – to pt. 36. In 1935, the gates of newly constructed occurred on May 19, 1902. An unexplained explosion trapped the Inside pt. 43, go W quarters for the (R) Within Norris Dam Norris Dam were closed, altering the flow men in the mines. Most died instantly, and the trapped miners who on Cove Lake Ln., turn Justin P. Wilson Lenoir Museum State Park, you’ll find R onto Swan Dr. Take 2121 Norris Fwy. of the Clinch River, flooding 34,000 acres survived the initial explosion scribed their epitaphs and farewell Cumberland Trail this complex that first L onto Park Rd. to Norris where 3,000 families had been evicted for the wishes into the walls of the cave. Cumberland Trail HQ. State Park — this Tours: 865-494-9688 includes a museum, project. Today, Norris Lake has 800 miles Some of the inscriptions were later is a great place to an 18th-century grist- Justin P. Wilson of beautiful shoreline, with 22 marinas and transferred to the headstones of the Cumberland Trail State experience part of mill and threshing plenty of secluded coves for fishing and miners’ graves, found at Longfield Park Headquarters it. The Louie Bluie Festival happens every barn. Through artifacts collected by 220 Park Rd., Caryville boating, camping and lodging, or simply Cemetery (point 39) and others 423-566-2229 October, honoring Campbell County native Will Lenoir over 60 years, learn about enjoying the majestic surroundings. nearby. The disaster increased “Louie Bluie Armstrong,” one of the nation’s Early Americana in the “touch” museum, Norris Dam Marina, a full-service marina awareness of the dangers of mining finest string band musicians. featuring Indian artifacts, fine china, Did You located inside point 38, offers a snack bar and led to the formation of the Know pressed glass bottles, baskets, furniture and and fueling station; pontoon, jet-ski and U.S. Bureau of Mines in 1910. Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park more. Museum, Wed.-Sun.; Mill, seasonal. is a linear state park following the historic Did You boat rentals; a boat launch ramp and a Cumberland Trail, a path among the ancient Know Lake City is the home of Nashville mammoth view of the dam, rising 265 feet Continue SW on TN-71/ 40. Antiques at Lake City – (L) If you like to Cumberland Mountains, which once rose as Songwriters Hall of Fame member high and stretching 1,860 feet across the US-441. Go under I-75, ? dig through items to find your antique high as the Rockies. There are multiple entry Dean Dillon, who wrote and co- Clinch River. turn R onto TN-116/US- Return to W. Central Ave./ Did You 25W. Go 2.3 miles, look for treasure, this big white building is the points along the White Lightning Trail. wrote chart-toppers for George Veterans Memorial Hwy/ Know Norris was the first Tennessee town to have a Cupp’s Automotive on L place; there are good buys to be found. ? Jones, Toby Keith, Vince Gill, and US-25W/TN-63/9, complete system of dial telephones. & small sign for antiques. turn L. Continue 44. Campbell County Chamber Luttrell native Kenny Chesney. He is most Turn L onto Waddell Ln., 41. Caryville Main Street – N for 1.7 miles. Tourism Center (L) known for writing many of George Strait’s best- 38. Norris Dam State Park – (R) This 4,000-acre follow signs to pt. 40. Support area craftsmen Turn R onto Sharp & loved hits, including “Ocean Front Property.” ? park on the shores of Norris Lake surrounds 441 Waddell Ln., Lake City at Main Street Artist Perkins Rd. Turn R onto 45. Campbell County Historical Society Museum 865-426-8298 From marina, exit R Norris Dam with cabins, camping and Village then grab a Main St. to pt. 44. & LaFollette Townwalk – (L) Founded in the onto TN-71/Norris Fwy. outdoor adventure opportunities. Enjoy Retrace route on Waddell bite to eat at local icon 1016 Main St. 1890s, LaFollette boasts Follow road to pt. 38 the amenities of point 37 as well as the Ln., turn L onto TN-116/ Scotty’s Hamburger, Jacksboro John McGhee Blvd. Turn 423-566-0329 E nTRY beauty and history. At tennessee valley entrance. site’s natural wonders including scenic once featured in the Point L to stay on TN-116/John Drive NE on Main St., the museum, learn coal 125 Village Green Cir. valleys, sparkling McGhee Blvd. Turn L onto Washington Post for its authority (TVA) Lake City turn R to merge with mining heritage, then streams, wild- TN-63/W. Central Ave./ “little square burgers get out and explore. Even by Depression standards, the Tennessee Valley was in 865-426-7461 US-25W/TN-63. Continue Cabins: 800-543-9335 flower trails and a Royal Blue Rd. Turn L onto and Liar’s Bench.” Find NE for approx. 4.5 miles Be sure to notice bad shape in 1933. Much of the land had been farmed too hard Main St. (across from I-75 virgin forest with new biker boots at to pt. 45. Glen Oaks (pictured – for too long, eroding and depleting the soil. Crop yields were low. Note: Pt. 38 covers a exit ramp)to pt. 41. large area. The park hiking trails. A Owens Shoe Store and Campbell Co. Historical private property), the The best timber had been cut. Change was needed, and it came Artist Village office is a great place naturalist is on notice the brightly Society Museum 1895 Victorian home in the form of the Tennessee Valley Authority, one of the most 203 Main St., Caryville 235 E. Central Ave. to start your visit. duty during the 865-567-7061 painted “Honeybee” designed by architect innovative, ambitious, and comprehensive projects of President LaFollette summer to conduct nature- and history- Owens Shoe Store patch — it’s a stop on the Appalachian 423-566-3581 George Barber for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. While it encountered setbacks, inspired programs, activities and tours. 195 Main St. Quilt Trail (learn more at point 44). Civil War Marker at Harvey LaFollette. Grab failures and criticism, TVA developed fertilizers, taught farmers Caryville Did You LaFollette Utilities Building a bite to eat at Big how to improve crop yields, helped replant forests, controlled From Village Green Cir., 39. Longfield Cemetery –(R) This is the final 423-562-2138 Know You’re in the heart of ATV country. Royal Blue 302 N. Tennessee Ave. Creek Market & Deli forest fires and improved habitat for wildlife and fish. The most exit R onto TN-71/ resting place for Scotty’s Trails offers 600 miles of ATV/multi-use trails. LaFollette 423-562-3316 and have a picnic in L.J. Seargeant Park. dramatic impact came from TVA projects US-441. Go approx. 2.5 many of the vic- Hamburger Maps and guides are available at point 44. miles to pt. 39. 159 Main St. Big Creek Market & Deli If you’ve planned for more strenuous like Norris and Douglas Dams (points tims of the worst Caryville 709 Norris Fwy. mining disaster in ? 42. Moonshine Exhibit at Hampton Inn – (L) 102 E. Beech St. adventure, look for the Cumberland Trail Tank 37 and 94), consuming significant land 423-562-2976 Lake City Visit one of America’s Top 10 Hampton Inns LaFollette Springs Trailhead (part of Justin P. Wilson acreage through imposed flooding and 865-426-4900 Tennessee history, 423-566-8854 Retrace route on Main St., to see the llamas Cumberland Trail State Park) on Tennessee generating electricity that made life known as the turn R onto Old TN-63/ Glen Oaks grazing along the Avenue. LaFollette sits near Big Creek Gap, easier and farms more productive. The TVA Fraterville Mine Royal Blue Rd. Cross over (Private Property) lake and mountain known as the “Keystone of the Confederacy.” impacted communities all along the White Disaster of 1902. The box on page 9 tells the I-75, road becomes 109 S. Indiana Ave. TN-63/US-25W/Veterans vistas; décor and LaFollette One of the only natural openings through the Lightning Trail, most broadly by bringing tragic story. This cemetery is a stop on the Memorial Hwy. Turn R memorabilia tell Cumberland Mountains, it was prime terrain electricity that drew industries into the Coal Creek Mining Motor Discovery Trail, a onto Dogwood Rd. to the true story of during the Civil War and changed hands region, providing desperately needed jobs self-guided driving route through the area’s pt. 42. an East Tennessee several times. Fortifications and trench work in hard economic times. historic mining sites. Pick up a guide at 4459 Veterans Memorial Hwy point 27. Caryville, 423-562-9888 bootlegger’s final, fatal run-in with the law. remain in the area. 8 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 9 OFF-TRAIL To go off trail from pt. 46. McCloud Mountain Restaurant, Lodge & visitor center on Highway 25E in once an impressively large complex. It 45 (int. of Central Ave. Skywalk – (R) moonshine & nascar Middlesboro, Kentucky, houses a museum was here that limestone and iron ore were & Indiana Ave.), go NW with hands-on exhibits, a theater and an heated by coal and converted to “pig iron,” Dine atop the The sport of stock car racing has roots in the illegal transport of on TN-9W/US-25W/N. impressive craft shop. The park has miles which was shipped down the Powell River C u m b e r l a n d moonshine. To outrun tax collectors, moonshine runners (also known Indiana Ave. for 4.8 of hiking trails and offers backcountry to factories in Chattanooga. miles to pt. 46 gates at Mountains in a as “bootleggers”) altered their cars from the original factory design so camping. There is so much to see and do; Duff Rd. 2,700-foot-high they could reach much higher speeds. They’d remove the rear and we’ve suggested a few highlights: Pt. 57 is located 57. Gap Cave – Join 1220 McClouds Trail room with magnif- passenger seats to make more room for moonshine, use heavy duty in the park. park rangers for a Duff icent views of To go directly to 423-562-3282 suspension on the back of the car to handle the extra weight, and add 53. Daniel Boone Visitor two-hour adventure Norris Lake, the Great Smoky Mountains and pt. 53, from pt. a steel plate in front of the radiator. For sport, they challenged each Information Center exploring this under- Exit Duff Rd. R onto scenic Powell Valley. Reservations required other to races, converting fields and pastures to makeshift tracks and 51, go N on US-25E, ground cathedral. turn R onto US-58, US-25W/Indiana Ave. for access to site. racing their turbo-charged cars at risky speeds. Known as “stock car (R) This center inside CGNHP is conveniently Discover glistening Go approx. 2 miles to then L onto SR-872N/ located on the White Lightning Trail route. top of mountain. Turn L 47. Hatfield Knob Elk Viewing Tower –(L) racing,” the new sport quickly gained a strong following, and found Cumberland Dr. stalagmites and flow- at red gate. Proceed notorious bootleggers like Junior Johnson (pictured) and Lee Petty It serves as the stone cascades. The The first public elk trailhead for the on gravel road approx. viewing area in the trading their moonshine stills for legitimate and lucrative racing moderately strenuous, 3.1 miles to fork in road. careers. As the sport continued to develop, the need for a governing Wilderness Road 1.5-mile tour explores Take R fork 1.4 miles to state is located here * body to create rules and regulations and features a four cave levels, and includes a 1-mile hike parking area of pt. 47. at Sundquist WMA , pavilion with the 70,000 acres of became apparent and the National along historic Wilderness Road. This cave was Note: Gravel road is Association for Stock Car Auto sights and sounds a stop along the Underground Railroad. recommended for SUVs habitats and wildlife. of early pioneers. and trucks only. There is ** Racing (NASCAR) was founded in In 2000, TWRA rein- Gap Cave (point 57) tickets sold here. a 15-minute hike from troduced elk into East Daytona in 1948 by mechanic Did You parking area to tower. and auto racer Bill France. Today, Know Retrace route on US-25W Tennessee after more An estimated 200,000 to 300,000 American cumberland gap than 150 years of NASCAR offers approximately 1,500 settlers passed through the Cumberland Gap to downtown LaFollette. races annually and continues to be national historical park Turn L onto TN-63/ absence. Mature bulls can reach 700 on their way into Kentucky and the Ohio E. Central Ave. to go NE pounds. Best viewing times: early a.m./dusk. America’s fastest-growing sport. Valley before 1810. and daniel boone and rejoin main trail. ? The Cumberland Mountains, named after the Duke of 48. Pro Anglers Shop – (L) headquarters for both sides, and soldiers Pt. 54 is located 54. Pinnacle Overlook – At an elevation of in the park. Cumberland, are a mountain range in the southeastern section of back on TRAIL Stop in for great food, Return to Old TN-63, used the building’s weather vane for target 2,440 feet, the the beautiful and rugged Appalachian Mountains. Cumberland fuel and bass tackle. turn R. Quickly turn L practice. Hours vary, call ahead. overlook offers a To stay on main trail onto Mundy Rd. Turn gorgeous view Gap National Historical Park allows visitors to experience first- from pt. 45 (int. of Yoo ah ! Local: My R onto TN-63E, go 4.5 Central Ave. & Indiana 50. Nashville Connection across Kentucky, hand the abundant natural wonders of the range, including favorite country store miles. Turn L to stay on – (L) This spot hosts Tennessee, and breathtaking vistas, lush forests and pristine waterfalls. The Ave.), go NE on TN-63/ and deli. This is more TN-63E for approx. 8.5 E. Central Ave. for 10.4 more miles to pt. 50. live, family-friendly Virginia. A wind- park stretches into three states and contains more than 24,000 milesto pt. 48. than a stop on the highway! For real fishing 2316 Hwy 63 music every Friday and ing 4-mile road acres with 85 miles of hiking trails, many miles of underground 6275 Gen. Carl W. help, see the Pro. caves, and several backcountry camping areas. You can see Did You Cumberland Gap Saturday night featur- leads from the park visitor center to the Stiner Hwy 423-869-5481 ing Andy Maiden and viewing platform, overlooking the historic Civil War cannons in their original bunkers, as well as earthen LaFollette Know The “Well Springs Straight” was a stretch 423-562-0122 Exit L onto TN-63E. Turn The Silver Clouds Band. town of Cumberland Gap. forts and trenches used by both Union and Confederate of remote Campbell County roadway used L onto US-25E/TN-32/ armies. The main visitor center houses a museum, theater and by hotrod rebels in the 1960s to test their Cumberland Gap Pkwy. 51. Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum – (R) Pt. 55 is located 55. Hensley Settlement – Step into the past at in the park. shop showcasing hands-on exhibits, films and local crafts. drag racing skills under the cover of dark- Continue N approx. Located at Lincoln this historic site on top of Brush Mountain. The actual Cumberland Gap, located within the park at ? ness. Legendary Sheriff Rose Kitts once 2 miles. Turn L into Stroll down fence-lined lanes, visit the Memorial University, Lincoln Memorial 1,600 foot elevation, is where early “long hunter” Daniel Boone tried to capture these racers, reportedly this site houses one blacksmith’s shop, (pictured below) and 30 other axemen cleared and created an firing shots as they escaped. One former University campus. Pt. look into the 51 is 1st building on R. of the most diverse access corridor known as “Wilderness Road” in 1775. This route driver recounted that he also regularly Lincoln and Civil War springhouse and provided a key passageway through the mountains for pioneers 6965 Cumberland sit in the one-room hauled “shine” from Cumberland Gap to Gap Pkwy. collections in the U.S. and is the path Boone took into Kentucky, where he built a fort schoolhouse. The Knoxville along these roads. Harrogate Many rare items are and village called Boonesborough. 423-869-6235 settlement was Continue NE on exhibited such as the Other Boone contributions to East Tennessee can be found 49. Historic Speedwell Academy – (R) This established in Gen. Carl W. Stiner Hwy cane Lincoln carried on the Sunny Side: Early Country Trail. In 1769, Daniel Boone restored 1827 building retains much of its 1904 by Sherman Hensley and was occupied for 1.6 miles. Turn R that fateful night at and James Robertson “discovered” what is now Elizabethton onto Bowman Rd. Turn original aesthetics. Its red clay bricks were until 1951. The historic buildings can be Ford’s Theatre. Almost 30,000 artifacts tell and established the Watauga L onto Old TN-63. Turn packed in handmade molds and fired in the Head N on US-25E to pt. 52. visited on an in-depth four-hour tour. the story of this period in America’s history. Settlement at Sycamore R onto Academy Rd. to nearby kilns. Look closely and you’ll see To get to main visitor center pt. 49. paw prints where facebook (CGNHP) is a great place to be! The visitor center has shows, Shoals, the first inside CGNHP, stay 52. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park fan 220 Academy Rd. dogs ran through on US-25E, going (CGNHP) – This magnificent 24,000-acre favorite music, history and crafts. Love the reenactments outside! permanent settlement Speedwell the material prior NW into tunnel. outside the original 13 423-869-3414 national park, dedicated in 1959, provides to it being fired. CGNHP Main an excellent overview of the Gap and the Pt. 56 is located 56. Historic Newlee Iron Furnace – Although English colonies and the The former school Visitor Center in the park. all that remains is the lower portion of the first majority-rule system Old Hwy 25E Wilderness Road and the role it played for served as a Civil Middlesboro, KY animals, Native Americans, settlers and Civil original 1819 30-foot-high blast furnace, of American Democracy. War hospital and 606-248-2817 War soldiers throughout history. The main it is actually a very small part of what was 10 *Wildlife Management Area **Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 11 Did You Know Cumberland Gap is mentioned in F eSTIVALS & events in the area East Tennessee Crossing “The Ballad of Thunder Road,” a national Scenic byway song co-written and performed M aRCH by actor Robert Mitchum in 1957 Wildflower Walks – Norris Dam State Park – Last Sat. The White Lightning Trail expands on Highway 25E, an ? and theme song of the movie April existing stretch called East Tennessee Crossing and one of Thunder Road. The song made Tennessee’s five National Scenic Byways. Designated as such for the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958 Dogwood Arts Festival – Knoxville – All month their archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and and 1962, then bluegrass performers Jim and Wildflower Walks – Norris Dam State Park – scenic qualities, there are 150 byways in 50 states, Puerto Rico Jesse (McReynolds) brought the song to the 1st Sat. September and the District of Columbia. East Tennessee Crossing has been national country charts in 1967. Layd Out at the Park Car Show – Morristown – 2nd weekend Music on the Town – Dandridge – Each Thurs. used since prehistoric times by travelers, hunters and tourists Tunes, Balloons, BBQ & Crafts Festival – White Pine Boomsday Festival – Knoxville – Labor Day weekend alike, and is as well-traveled as it is named. Park and walk to visit points 58-60. May Days of the Pioneer Antique Show – Clinton – Museum of The route is known as the Cherokee Warriors’ Path, originally Follow SR-872N/ 58. Historic Town of Cumberland Gap – Nestled Appalachia, 2nd weekend cut by bison and used by Native American tribes to attack each N. Cumberland Dr. at the foot of the Strawberry Festival – Morristown – 1st of month Luttrell Bluegrass Festival – Luttrell – 3rd Sat. other, trade with each other, and travel from place to place. into pt. 58. Turn R Cumberland Mountains, Clinch River Antique Fair in Historic Downtown – Clinton – It is also known as Wilderness Road, an important route for onto Colwyn St. this little town offers 1st weekend Scots-Irish Festival – Dandridge – Last Sat. settlers from the East Coast colonies moving Park & walk to visit breathtaking beauty October pts. 58-60. Pickin’ in the Park – Morristown – Every Thurs. night, May-Sept. west into “new” lands. Wilderness Road and a charming Cumberland Gap Wine, Blues & BBQ at Nolichucky Vineyard – Russellville – Oakes Pumpkin Patch & Haunted Corn Maze – Maynardville – changed the rugged lifestyle of the settlers General Store “Mayberry”atmosphere Daily, all month in the Appalachian Mountains, bringing 2nd Sat. 503 Colwyn St. with stops like: Harvest Street Festival – Newport – 1st weekend craftsmen with new skills and visitors with Cumberland Gap Take it to the Lake – Morristown – Sat. before Memorial Day Cumberland Gap General Store, more new ideas to the area. 423-869-2282 Union County Main Street Art Festival – Maynardville Tennessee Fall Homecoming – Clinton – Museum of Appalachia, Whistle Stop Antiques than 6,000 items in stock. 2nd weekend The route was once known as the June 405 Colwyn St. Whistle Stop Antiques, kitchen collectibles, Clinch River Fall Antique Festival – Clinton – 2nd Sat. Dixie Highway, a network of paved roads Cumberland Gap Oakes Daylily Festival – Maynardville – 4th weekend connecting the Midwest and the South, 423-869-7311 quilts, glass, furniture, pottery and more. Fall Color Cruises – Norris Dam State Park – Last two weeks Moonshine Rod Run – Newport from Chicago down through Chattanooga Nothins Perfect Nothins Perfect, prim- Harvest Pride Festival – Bean Station – 3rd weekend to Miami. Started in 1915, it was a project 521 Colwyn St. itive country decor, of businessman Carl G. Fisher, funded by individuals, businesses, Cumberland Gap W hite LiGHTNING Festival Mountain Makins Festival – Morristown – Rose Center. And just 423-869-4410 fixins and antiques. and local and state governments. It was overseen by a group Cumberland Gap a few blocks away, Memories on Main Street Antiques Show & Frame Shop & Gallery of motor enthusiasts known as the Dixie Highway Association. Frame Shop & Art Last weekend Sale – Main St., Both events 4th weekend 410 Colwyn St. Gallery, regional art- In its beginnings, this stretch was one of the roughest parts of Cumberland Gap Heritage Festival at Wilson Park – Maynardville work and prints. July the route, with roads frequently washed out, treacherous mud 423-869-8696 Did You Louie Bluie Festival – Caryville – Cove Lake State Park Fourth of July Celebrations – Many towns along the trail have a and unpredictable weather. Travelers setting out from Chicago Know Cumberland Gap has the only post office that July 4th event. Visit WhiteLightningTrail.com to learn more. December heading to Florida had no map and no way of knowing where has been in three states (Tennessee, Kentucky, Christmas in Dandridge – Dandridge – Kicks off Dec. 1 to find gas, food or lodging along the way, and would often stay and Virginia). In 1885 it was changed back to • East Tennessee Nissan Party in the Park – Morristown Christmas in Old Appalachia – Clinton – Museum of Appalachia, in the homes of the people who lived in the area. By 1927, the Tennessee where it remains today. • Fire on the Water at Sequoyah Marina – Norris Lake Association had disbanded and the route was taken over by the ? Dec. 1-24 • Fireworks over the Lake – Dandridge – Douglas Lake U.S. Highway System. Its traffic helped to sustain the economies Turn L onto Pennlyn Ave. 59. Olde Mill Inn Bed & Breakfast – (R) Enjoy Holiday Homecoming – Norris Dam State Park – 2nd Sat. of the communities you’ll visit on the White Lightning Trail. to pt. 59. modern amenities during your stay in • July 4th Celebration and Anvil Shoot – Clinton – Museum 603 Pennlyn Ave. one of The Gap’s of Appalachia See WhiteLightningTrail.com for a complete event listing. It has also been called Thunder Road, named for the fast and Cumberland Gap furious routes taken by moonshiners under the cover of darkness, oldest standing Red Gate Farms Rodeo – Maynardville – Early July 423-869-0868 Tennessee’s Civil War Sesquicentennial transporting homemade, untaxed liquor during prohibition in buildings. Musket Annual Cox Threshing Demonstration – Maynardville – 3rd Sat. commemorates the 150th anniversary of the 1920s. Thunder Road and its reputation for rebellion and ball holes mark Tomato Festival – Grainger County – Last weekend Tennessee’s participation in the American Civil adventure has been the subject of Tennessee legend, and has the 1750s cabin Did You KNOW War. Tennessee ranks second in the country been attributed to the beginning of NASCAR. and water turn- in number of battlefields, and presents a Today, the East Tennessee Crossing National Scenic Byway ing the mill wheel For at least a century, Grainger County flows from a lake under the Pinnacle. ? has been known for its flavorful unique and powerful history to enthusiasts is yours to take in — its scenic beauty, rich history and unique and curious visitors. communities are just Reservations required. tomatoes. Most attribute the great taste to decomposition of limestone in the You’ll also see signs along waiting to be explored. Pt. 60 is located next 60. Little Congress the White Lightning Trail door to pt. 59. county’s soil and the selection of special Bicycle Museums garden-type varieties allowed to ripen on the vine. marking the Tennessee Civil War Pennlyn Ave. & – (R) Tour this one- Llewelyn St. Trails, a collection of significant Cumberland Gap of-a-kind place to August sites designed to help preserve see a collection 423-869-9993 Bluegrass at Big Ridge State Park – Maynardville – Mid-Aug. and tell the complete story of of bicycles dating Tennessee’s Civil War legacy. To Late Aug. to the 1800s. Cocke County Fair – Newport – learn more about the Civil War Morristown Main Street Festival – Morristown – 4th Fri. Trails, visit tnvacation.com. white lightning trail continues on page 22.

12 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 13 Fd oo & WiNE along the white lightning trail area lodging

Here are just some of the many places to eat along the White Lightning Trail. Find more options food & wine continued There are many wonderful hotels at WhiteLightningTrail.com. Restaurants are listed by town, in the order it appears on the trail. and bed & breakfasts (B&B) along White Lightning. Find a complete list at WhiteLightningTrail.com. Accommodations are listed in trail order, El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant J aCKSBORO The Oasis Pizza Palace Mrristowno Milano’s Pizza & Italian beginning in Knoxville. Call ahead for most lodging reservations. 3502 Maynardville Hwy Locally owned since 1976. Restaurant knoxville Charley’s Pizza Davy Crockett Restaurant 865-992-3200 Pizza and pasta buffet. 6431 Cumberland Gap Pkwy. (See pg. 23, pt. 77) (See pg. 25, pt. 89) For a complete list of Knoxville Olde Mill Inn B&B Calhoun’s – Bearden Hill Hickory Star Marina 103 Cumberland Ln., 423-562-0116 423-869-8000 3282 E. Morris Blvd., 423-586-4567 465 W. Broadway St., 423-625-3472 lodging go to Knoxville.org/Stay. (See pg. 12, pt. 59) (See pg. 29, pt. 112) 603 Pennlyn Ave., Cumberland Gap Casual family dining. Hillside Grill Osaka Japanese Steak & Cabin on Cedar Ridge “Best Ribs in America!” 1360 Hickory Star Rd. LAFOLLETTE cumberland gap Lobster House 423-869-0868 6515 Kingston Pk., 865-673-3377 Webb’s Country Kitchen Locally owned. American fare; 1860-era log cabin updated with 800-235-6566 Big Creek Market & Deli impressive wine list. 994 W. Hwy 25/70, 423-625-0611 modern amenities. Russell Creek Inn Cardin’s Drive-In Southern cooking; local musicians. Pete’s Place (See pg. 9, pt. 45) 3614 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy Sunset Grille 169 Scruggs Cemetery Rd., Clinton Farm retreat; inn with private (See pg. 27, pt. 101) 527 Colwyn St., 423-869-5877 (See pg. 5, pt. 19) 102 E. Beech St., 423-566-8854 423-839-2138 Music and patio; Key West theme. 865-494-3248 bath and jacuzzi. 8529 Asheville Hwy, 865-933-3251 399 Sharp Ln., Tazewell 3905 Maynardville Hwy Big O’s Git & Go tazewellN / ew Tazewell Java Garden Café 742 Thinwood Dr., 423-625-8007 Skunk Ridge Farms B&B Chandler’s Deli 423-626-2118 865-992-3698 Great eats from the kitchen. Baked goods; panini and salads The Farm Market Antique Appalachian furnishings (See pg. 28, pt. 107) Carla’s Café Tollivers/Marathon 2920 Gen. Carl W. Stiner Hwy (See pg. 22, pt. 68) for lunch. (See pg. 25, pt. 90) with modern amenities. Norris Lake Cabin Rentals 3101 E. Magnolia Ave. Sit down deli-style dining. 423-562-9527 109 Main St., New Tazewell 203 W. Main St., 423-587-1030 642 W. Hwy 25/70, 423-623-6181 1203 Mountain Rd., Clinton 3005 Lone Mountain Rd. 865-595-0212 415 Maynardville Hwy El Pueblito 423-626-4606 Jersey Girl Diner 865-494-0214 New Tazewell, 800-883-7406 Downtown Grill & Brewery Dandridge 865-992-2383 “Best Of” Mexican cuisine. If you order the “Blue Plate Clinch River House (See pg. 2, pt. 2) Frostee Freeze Drive-In 2143 Jacksboro Pk., 423-566-8696 (See pg. 22, pt. 65) Special” and it’s served on a blue Angelos’ at the Point Main house, cabin and pavilion. 424 S. Gay St., 865-633-8111 NORRIS Exceptional views of Douglas Lake. Judy’s Grocery & Deli 1617 N. Broad St., Tazewell plate, then your meal is free! 526 New Clear Branch Rd. Litton’s (See pg. 18, Marinas / On Norris 122 Boat Dock Dr., 865-484-0484 Lake / Restaurants) Home cooking from the heart. 423-626-3521 174 W. Main St., 423-254-1304 Lake City, 865-426-2715 (See pg. 4, pt. 12) Bush Beans Visitor Center Café 7804 Old Middlesboro Hwy Old Town Grill Little Dutch Restaurant 2803 Essary Rd., 865-688-0429 (See pg. 26, pt. 93) Clinch River Lodge Cintonl 423-562-3285 Family casual and formal dining; Homemade favorites like potato 3901 Hwy 411, 865-509-3485 125 Lovely Bluff Rd., Lake City Lunch House Golden Girls Restaurant McCloud Mountain Restaurant daily lunch specials. Widest beer soup and baklava for over 70 years. 865-599-1115 Christopher Place (See pg. 27, pt. 103) (See pg. 6, pt. 27) Tinsley-Bible Drug Store & Award-winning resort; fine dining. (See pg. 10, pt. 46) selection in area. 115 S. Cumberland St. Hampton Inn Caryville 3816 Holston Dr., 865-637-5188 2211 N. Charles G. Seivers Blvd. 1220 McClouds Trail, Duff 1440 N. Broad St., Tazewell 423-581-1441. Soda Fountain 1500 Pinnacles Way, Newport (See pg. 26, pt. 98) (See pg. 9, pt. 42) 423-623-6555 Mary’s Hot Tamales 865-457-3302 423-562-3282 423-526-5766. Timeless Elegance Tea Room 1224 Gay St., 865-397-3444 4459 Veterans Memorial Hwy (See pg. 28, pt. 108) Harrison’s Bar & Grill The Diner Popular for chicken salad and (63/25W), Caryville, 423-562-9888 Goose Creek Farm B&B 1931 E. Magnolia Ave., 865-637-2033 Great food, easy atmosphere. Home cooking. THORN HILL Restored farmhouse. house specialty orange tea. Deerfield Resort Pizza Palace 110 Hillvale Rd., 865-463-6368 2303 Jacksboro Pk., 423-566-4708 Clinch Mtn. Lookout Restaurant 621 Hwy 139, Dandridge 156 W. Main St., 423-318-9292 Luxury on Norris lake; golf. (See pg. 27, pt. 106) (See pg. 22, pt. 70) 865-397-6166 Hoskins Drug Store LaFollette, 800-458-8455 3132 E. Magnolia Ave., 865-524-4388 (See pg. 7, pt. 32) HARROGATE Bluegrass music on Friday nights. Wtee hi Pin W iNERIES Mountain Harbor Inn Scott’s Place 111 N. Main St., 865-457-4340 Haymaker Restaurant 190 Lookout Mountain Rd. Angelos’ Tavern on the Green Blue Slip Winery McCloud Mountain Lodge Breathtaking views of Douglas 865-767-2511 (See pg. 10, pt. 46) (See pg. 27, pt. 102) Little Senator BBQ and fried catfish. At Baneberry’s golf clubhouse. (See pg. 3, pt. 7) Lake; sunset cruise, candlelight 4700 Asheville Hwy, 865-525-7771 Hwy 25E, 423-869-4771 704 Harrison Ferry Rd. 105B W. Jackson Ave., Knoxville 1220 McClouds Trail, Duff dessert and breakfast buffet. Great burgers. 423-562-3282 139 Little Senator Cr. (outside Norris) Heavy’s BBQ Off the River 865-674-6655 865-249-7808 1199 Hwy 139, Dandridge Luttrell 865-397-1313 865-494-9990. 6729 Cumberland Gap Pkwy. newport Clinch Mountain Winery Powell Valley Resort Bate’s Market 423-869-7997 (See pg. 22, pt. 69) Motel and cabins; ski and Penny Walk B&B Diner fare and daily specials. CARYVILLE No Bucks Coffee House Brandywine Creek Steakhouse 1335 Bullen Valley Rd., Thorn Hill houseboat rentals. Lakeside near English Mountain; 3145 Hwy 61E, 865-992-1429 Quick Stop Market & Deli Coffees, teas and smoothies. (See pg. 26, pt. 92) 865-767-3600 600 Powell Valley Marina Rd. enjoy sightseeing and boating. Rondo’s Pizzeria BBQ ribs and groceries. TWRA 200 Nettleton Rd., 423-869-0200 1071 W. Hwy 25/70, 423-623-1913 Nolichucky Vineyard LaFollette, 423-562-5975 2084 Lindsey Rd., Dandridge Locals love the cheese bread! licenses available. Debbie’s Drive-In Free tastings, Wed.-Sun. 865-397-6910 578 Tazewell Pk., 865-992-2800 267 John McGhee Blvd. (Hwy 116) (See pg. 25, pt. 87) 6600 Fish Hatchery Rd. we miss? 423-566-3655 what did 157 W. Broadway St., 423-613-9399 Russellville, 423-586-8889 For marinas and state parks with lodging, see pages 18 & 19. M aYNARDVILLE Rickard Ridge BBQ at East Tennessee Coffee Company he informationT in this brochure represents just a few treasures 33 Diner Cove Lake State Park for (See pg. 24, pt. 86) along Tennessee backroads. Check out Would you rather be the ultimate adventurer 3024 Maynardville Hwy (See pg. 9, pt. 43) WhiteLightningTrail.com 238 E. Broadway St., 423-532-8041 complete travel planning along this trail. While there, you’ll see a link and go camping in this beautiful region? There 865-992-0537 131 Goose Ln., 423-907-8202 to Facebook where you can share your experiences. You can also post Fox & Hound Supper Club are so many choices on the White Lightning Trail. Bubba’s Brews Scotty’s Hamburger (See pg. 25, pt. 91) For a complete list of camping and RV sites, Live music, full bar; on Norris Lake. reviews on sites like Yelp.com or TripAdvisor.com. Be a trail blazer — (See pg. 9, pt. 41) help us build our trails and keep them updated. 127 Fox & Hound Way go to WhiteLightningTrail.com. 170 Beach Is. Rd., 865-992-3091 159 Main St., 423-562-2976 423-623-9161 14 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 15 71 25E 25W V I R G I N I A 70 MIDDLESBORO 52-57 58-60 K E N T U C K Y Cumberland CUMBERLAND GAP T E N N E S S E E Indian Mountain State Park Highcliff 51 90 T E N N E S S E E Gap National Mulberry Gap JELLICO Historical Park HARROGATE Kyles Ford Powell River Kyles Ford WMA SGF - State Game Farm East 297 Tennessee 75 Clairfield 63 33 Clinch SNA - State Natural Area 50 Crossing Powell River 63 90 National River SWA - Small Wild Area CLAIBORNE Scenic SNEEDVILLE WMA - Wildlife 25E Byway Management Area 63 66 32 345 61 33 31 62-65 HAWKINS 49 TAZEWELL 48 Speedwell Clinch 47 River 297 Powell 66-68 94 River 33 Pioneer NEW TAZEWELL knoxville area North self Cumberland 46 HANCOCK -guided driving WMA 63 33 tour 25W 25E 66 63 Stiners Woods 45 SWA 31 63 Justin P. Wilson CAMPBELL Monks Corner 69 11W Cumberland Trail SWA Thorn Hill State Park LAFOLLETTE Chuck Swan BEAN Holston River Find out more at OLD 75 HQ State Forest and UNION 70 63 25W WMA STATION WhiteLightningTrail.com Cove Lake Clinch River 131 71 State Park Norris Lake Sharps 44 Chapel Mooresburg 43 72 11W 25E 42 JACKSBORO GRAINGER 113 41 Washburn Numbers in dark blue circles 73 Cherokee Lake correspond to numbered Points of CARYVILLE 74 170 33 66 Interest throughout this guide. Norris Lake Whitesburg BULLS Cove Hemlock RUTLEDGE 75 76 Norris Dam Creek Bluff Wild Big Ridge MAYNARDVILLE GAP 1 Point of Interest State Park WMA Area State Park 18 11E 22 19-21 North Cumberland 116 61 Wildlife Management Area 39 37-38 MORRISTOWN Russellville (New River Unit) 170 131 92 375 Visitor Information 40 71 144 33 343 78 77 441 17 36 61 82 79-81 Protected Lands: LAKE CITY 23 61 Raccoon 370 11W Clinch 35 33 Valley LUTTRELL HAMBLEN Land Trust for Tennessee River Norris Andersonville Buffalo Springs Panther 11E 81 Foothills Land Conservancy SGF Creek 113 25W 144 State 116 Park Main Trail 27 24-26 343 170 PLAINVIEW Holston River 160 160 348 Indian Cherokee Lake Corryton Cave Talbott 66 Off-Trail Highlight 61 131 61 BLAINE 25E GREENE 441 Nolichucky River ANDERSON 28 16 92 All locations on map are approximate. 29 25W 331 House Mountain 83 Map is not to scale. 170 Harbison SNA 340 33 30-32 CLINTON 33 131 NEW 81 71 15 Crossroads 11E WHITE 84 24" MARKET 34 441 PINE Clinch 331 River Halls Crossroads 113 Leadvale 61 Mascot COCKE 131 441 KNOX Strawberry Plains Holston 92 160 I-75, mile marker 161, S bound 75 11-14 139 JEFFERSON 99 BANEBERRY 340 66 Douglas Lake River 101 11E 40 Bybee Campbell Co. (Jellico), 423-784-5820 Powell 11W 70 170 95-98 36" 70 25W 33 102-103 70 I-40, mile marker 446, W bound 71 25W 100 25W Parrottsville 11E Pigeon River Cocke Co. (Hartford), 423-487-3258 131 25W 104-108 DANDRIDGE 94 64010 441 70 25E 321 8-9 10 9-111 168 40 139 62 70 92 87-91 White Lightning Trail Extras: Page 62 Karns 25W French Broad 275 1-7 French Broad Kodak Douglas Lake 92 86 66 85 River Farms ...... 21 162 KNOXVILLE Tennessee 139 watch River River 70 Festivals & Events...... 13 8" for these 25W 131 169 French Broad River 321 NEWPORT Food & Wine ...... 14-15 signs along 112 11 Forks of the 93 the 70 River WMA 411  73 Del Rio Great Outdoors ...... 18-20 white 33 168 To Cosby lightning Cherokee Lodging...... 15 trail route. 129 441 National 40 66 40  338 411 I-40 to Forest Base map by Richard Quin 16 Hartford 107 17 168 Seymour 11 70 140 411 11 FARRAGUT SEVIERVILLE 441 339 33 411 SEVIER 11 Ft. Loudon 416 FOOTHILLS Hartford Lake Cosby PIGEON PARKWAY ALCOA FORGE 18 MARINAS sure to love this picturesque lake. lake. picturesque this love to sure are you relaxing, simply or boating whether you’re fishing, camping, So you. for waiting cove a secluded be to seems always there shoreline, of miles 800 and acres 34,000 With River Powell up the miles 56 extends Lake Norris Tennessee. eautiful ofEast mountains majestic the by surrounded is and River, Clinch up the 72 miles and 1203 423-562-9941 Rd., Whitman Hollow LaFollette, HollowWhitman Marina 423-566-0976,1835 423-494-3629 Rd., Ridge Caryville, Rentals: Marina Cove Twin at Willows The 149 865-494-7641 Stardust Ln., Andersonville, Marina Stardust 423-562-24051652 Rd., LaFollette, Springs Alder Resort Dock Springs 1042 Shanghai 423-562-7651 Rd., LaFollette, Resort Shanghai 865-494-7984 Ln., Andersonville, 336Lakeview Marina Sequoyah (See pg. 8, pt. 37) 865-494-8138 Norris, Fwy., 1604 Norris Marina Dam Norris 136 Rd., Campground City, Lake 865-426-6885 Resort &RV Marina Lake Mountain 740 Rd., 423-562-5290 Indian Dock Jacksboro, Boat River Marina River Indian 1360 Star 800-235-6566 Rd., Hickory Maynardville, &Marina Village Star Hickory 185 Cir., Dock Hollow Flat 423-562-8314 Speedwell, Marina Hollow Flat 225 Ln., Dock Tazewell, New 865-278-3131 Cedar Grove & Campground Marina 170 865-992-3091 Rd., Island Beach Maynardville, &Marina Resort Island Beach 775 Rd., Straight Creek Tazewell, New 423-626-5826 Dock Boat Creek B &Straight 2515 Swann’s 865-397-2182 Rd., Marina Dandridge, Swann’s Marina 122 Dr., 865-484-0484 Dock Boat Dandridge, PointDandridge Marina 423-586-29393050 Rd., Hamblen Dock Morristown, Hamblen at Cherokee Marina Park 345 Way, Vacation 865-828-8501 Rutledge, &Greenlee Marina Campground 5656 423-581-4701 Rd., Dock Russellville, Fall Creek &Campground Marina Creek Fall 2511 City, 865-475-3063 Rd., Oak Black Jefferson Oak Marina Black B norris la norris

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• • • Picnic Area more GreAT Outdoors along the white lightning trail farms in the area RUSSELLVILLE Nolichucky Vineyard – Wine tastings, festivals, and event venue. 6600 Fish Hatchery Rd. 423-586-8889. For complete list of homegrown attractions along the trail, White’s Old Fashioned Apple Butter, Inc. – Apple White Pine Golf Club Motorcycling Sdyspee Wa go to WhiteLightningTrail.com. Please call before you and fruit butters, jams and jellies. 1240 Little 331 Leadvale Rd., White Pine visit; hours and crops are affected by weather and Mountain Rd. 423-586-6690. Long & Winding Road English Mountain Dragway business conditions. 865-674-9986 Motorcycle Trail 1323 Lewis Rd., Newport Bulls Gap Whittle Springs ADVENTURE 4 of these 5 East Tennessee back- 423-625-8375 KNOXVILLE Myers Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze – Pumpkins, 3113 Valley View Dr., Knoxville road routes intersect the White Newport Speedway Indian corn, squash, gourds and mums; crafts, Briarwood Auto Safari 865-525-1022 Market Square Farmers Market – (See pg. 2, pt. 3) Wed., Lightning Trail: 767 Industrial Rd., Newport 11a.m.-2p.m.; Sat., 9a.m.-2p.m.; May-Nov. Market Sq. hayrides, corn maze and more. 3415 Gap Creek Rd. 423-235-4796. 255 Briar Thicket Rd., Bybee Woodlake Golf Course Blazing a Trail – Cumberland 423-623-2182 The Fruit & Berry Patch – (See pg. 4, pt. 15) 4407 McCloud Rd. Did You KNOW 865-919-5072 330 Woodlake Blvd., Tazewell Gap, Tazewell, Bean Station, Tazewell Speedway 865-92-BERRY (23779). A Century Farm is a farm that has been continuously Circle G Ranch Wild Animal 877-423-4653 Rutledge, Maynardville/Luttrell 1400 Bacchus Rd., Tazewell Park & Camel Safari CORRYTON ? owned by a family for 100 years or more. There are 124 Bright Lights, Big City – 423-626-2222 certified Century Farms in the 9 Tennessee counties (See pg. 27, pt. 100) horseback riding Black Oak Farms – Strawberries, okra, sweet corn, green Knoxville area Volunteer Speedway that make up the White Lightning Trail. 831 Thorngrove Pk. CCAcres beans, cantaloupes, muscadine grapes, watermelons, honey. Hungry History Buff – 14095 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy Strawberry Plains, 865-932-0070 Saddle and paddle rides, 7235 Corryton Rd. 865-687-6900. LaFollette, Caryville, Lake City, Bulls Gap, 423-235-5020 NEWPORT AREA Little Ponderosa Zoo primitive camping and wrangler- Norris, Clinton Oakes Farm – Corn maze, pumpkin patch and “Trail of Doom.” assisted trail riding. Hicks Family Farms – Pumpkins, gourds and fall decor. (See pg. 6, pt. 29) Stillwater to Whitewater – sports Oct. 8240 Corryton Rd. 865-688-6200. 380 Wilton Springs Rd., Newport. 423-623-8547. 190 White Rd., Sharps Chapel Morristown, Jefferson City, 629 Granite Rd., Clinton Tennessee Smokies Baseball Norris 865-457-5536 865-278-3025 Dandridge, Newport, Cosby Newport Farmers Market of Cocke County – Sat. a.m. & Tue. p.m., 3540 Line Dr., Kodak, 865-286-2300 Blueberry Hill Farm – U-pick blueberries. June-early Sept. May-Oct. 115 Mulberry St., Newport. 423-623-9272, 423-623-7531. Creekside Stables Visit easttnvacations.com to see Knoxville Zoo 101 Reservoir Rd. 865-494-7903. (See pg. 27, pt. 105) 100 acres including riding rings, maps and learn more. R eTAIL / OuTFITTERS Smokey Mountain Honey Farm – Year-round. 341 Old 15th Rd., Farmers Market – Seasonal; call for info. 1 Norris Sq. 800-524-3602. Del Rio. 423-487-2804. 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr., Knoxville trails and pastures. The Ride Mast General Store 865-637-5331 677 Miller Rd., Clinton See pg. 4; includes portions of (See pg. 2, pt. 2) CLINTON Dandridge 865-457-3755. fishing Hwys 131, 331, 61, 33 and 170. 402 S. Gay St., Knoxville Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm – Gardens, greenhouses, gift shop and Farmers Market – Produce, eggs, honey, breads and more. French Broad Outpost Ranch Vinegar Pie Motorcycle Route 865-546-1336 classes. Call for schedule. 132 England Ln. 865-435-1452. Sat. a.m. Downtown Dandridge. Clinch River Authentic dude ranch; whitewater As sweet as its namesake pie Pro Anglers Shop River Ridge Farm – Working family farm with beautiful views of Jefferson City / New Market (See pg. 7, pt. 34) rafting and lodging available. found at point 70 (see pg. 22). (See pg. 10, pt. 48) Cumberland Mountains. Fishing, guided horseback trail rides, fall Hwy 61, Clinton 461 Old River Rd., Del Rio Ballinger Farms – Corn mazes, hayrides and haunted trails. A portion of this ride on Hwy 25 6275 Gen. Carl W. Stiner Hwy and spring events. 220 Mike Miller Ln. 865-457-6774. Sept.-Oct. 2738 Renfro Rd., Jefferson City. 865-475-7513. (See lakes on pgs. 18 & 19) 423-487-3147 LaFollette, 423-562-0122 follows the White Lightning Trail. LAFOLLETTE Echo Valley Farms – Corn mazes, hayrides and haunted trail. Haymaker Farms & Event Center For the entire route, combined GOLF Mountain View Farms – Peaches and apples. 1064 Davis Chapel Rd. Sept.-Oct. 1458 Groseclose Rd., New Market. 865-591-7343. Horseback riding, training and with all the sites of the White Find more Great Outdoors at 423-562-6963. Baneberry Golf & Resort riding lessons. Lightning and Sunny Side Trails, WhiteLightningTrail.com. Shelton Farm – Strawberries, tomatoes, cantaloupes, melons 704 Harrison Ferry Rd., Baneberry 850 Back Valley Rd., Speedwell go to ridejohnsoncity.com. HARROGATE and corn. 1278 Burchell Rd., New Market. 865-388-9014. 865-674-2500 423-869-4115 Sweet Dream Farm – Family farm raising smaller, rarer breeds of strawberry Plains Clinchview Golf & Country Club River Ridge Farms animals. 235 Wendall Davis Ln. 423-626-3815. Clift Orchard Blueberries – Natural growing practices. July & 970 Hwy 11W, Bean Station Guided trail rides. learn more about history IN the area Did You KNOW Aug. 9721 Asheville Hwy, Strawberry Plains. 865-933-3942. 865-993-2892 220 Mike Miller Ln., Clinton Grainger County has more than 500 Dandridge Golf & Country Club 865-457-6774 ? acres of tomato fields and more 1247 Stonewall Jackson Dr. than 600 tomato greenhouses. Protected lands Dandridge, 865-397-2655 B iking & Canoe Rentals Greens at Deerfield Golf Heavy’s BBQ Canoe & Camp tazewell Numerous parks, natural areas, farm Canoe, fish on swim on Powell 161 The Clubhouse Dr., LaFollette Cashmere goat farm and country store. lands and open space areas across the River. Full BBQ menu. Mountain Hollow Farm – 423-566-0040 Thurs.-Sat. or by appointment. 553 Vancel Rd. 423-869-8927. state have been protected by non-profit 233 Benfield Ln., Harrogate conservation organizations. The Land Trust LaFollette Country Club 423-869-9024 RUTLEDGE for Tennessee (landtrusttn.org) works 317 Country Club Rd., LaFollette Ritter Farms – (See pg. 23, pt. 72) Specializing in Grainger statewide; Foothills Land Conservancy 423-562-9130 Outdoor Knoxville Driving with the Devil: Southern Moonshine, Detroit Wheels, and the Birth Bicycle, boat and paddleboat of NASCAR by Neal Thompson County tomatoes and products including tomato juice, spaghetti (FoothillsLand.org) focuses on the foothills Millstone Golf Club & Restaurant sauce, vegetable soup, chili sauce and salsas. 2999 Hwy 11W S. rentals. Return to Thunder Road: The Story Behind the Legend by Alex Gabbard region of the Great Smoky Mountains in 450 Alpha Valley Home Rd. 900 Volunteer Landing Ln. 865-767-2575. East Tennessee. Both are equally dedicated Morristown, 423-586-4000 Knoxville, 865-523-0066 TVA and the Dispossessed: The Resettlement of Population in the Norris Williams Farms – Farm market with fruits and vegetables. to preserving the rich wildlife habitats, and Dam Area by Michael J. McDonald and John Muldowny Patriot Hills Golf & Country Club Wilderness Road Outfitters 479 Perrin Hill Rd. 865-828-5130. the agricultural, scenic, and historical resources of the state for 735 Constitution Dr., Jefferson City Bicycle and canoe rentals. Thunder Road (1958) Starring Robert Mitchum and Gene Barry future generations. Contact these groups to learn more about 865-475-4466 602 Colwyn Ave., Cumberland Gap Directed by Arthur Ripley For wineries along the White Lightning Trail, see page 15. protecting Tennessee’s beautiful natural and cultural landscapes. 423-869-9844 You can purchase these at Amazon.com 20 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 21 Did You Know Bean Station was settled by Retrace route on US-11W well as treating patients with smallpox. In white lightning trail continued from page 12. (going E toward Bean thunder road the Bean brothers in 1776. 1864, the church Station) back to US-11/ was hit by a Located on a major route 25E. Continue straight Go E on Pennlyn Ave. 61. Trail’s End Antiques – While moonshining was prevalent all along the White Lightning for western-bound travelers, onto US-25E S. Go approx. cannonball and Turn L onto N. (L) Over 4,000 square Trail before, during, and after prohibition in the early 1900s, one ? it once had the largest inn 9.4 miles, take ramp to the patched area Cumberland Dr., continue feet of display space particular route is famous for its role in getting the “mountain US-11E N/Greeneville. is still visible on on SR-872. Turn R onto between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans. is filled to the brim spirits” from the hills and hollers and into the hands of customers. During the Civil War, many Union soldiers Turn L onto US-11E/ the eastern wall. US-58W, follow signs TN-66N/E. Andrew for Harrogate/Tazewell with glassware, china, Today’s Highways 33 and 25 cover one of the heaviest-traveled were killed inside the popular tavern in the The cemetery routes, nicknamed “Thunder Road” for the loud, low rumbles of the Johnson Hwy. Go 2.3 to merge onto US-25E S pottery, furniture, Battle of Bean Station. miles, turn L onto contains the graves of 80 Confederate (East Tennessee Crossing dolls, quilts and more. modified automobiles that raced around these curves in darkness. Bethesda Rd. to pt. 75. soldiers and features a kiosk on the Civil National Scenic Byway). Thunder Road has become Exit R onto US-25E/ 71. Battle of Bean Station War and local history. The site is a stop on TN-32, continue E for 4990 Bethesda Rd. Go approx. 8 miles to 62. Carson Rose Gulf a legend in literature, music and Civil War Burial Site – Morristown Tennessee’s Civil War Trail. pt. 61. Service Station movies, perhaps most famously in approx. 4.3 miles. Exit (L) When 4,000 Union R onto US-11W S/Lee 3700 Hwy 25E – (L) Featured in the 1958 classic, Thunder Road — troops met Confederate Retrace route on 76. General Longstreet Museum – (L) During Tazewell the film Thunder Hwy (toward Knoxville). Bethesda Rd., turn L the Civil War, 423-626-0525 a film that undoubtedly added Go approx. 2 miles, forces in December onto US-11E/E. Andrew Road, this station a pop-culture cool factor to the turn L onto Bean Stn. 1863 at the Battle of Lieutenant General Exit L onto US-25E S., go Johnson Hwy. Go 2 James Longstreet’s approx. 3.5 miles. Turn was built in 1930 moonshine-running characters of Cemetery Rd. to pt. 71. Bean Station, 1,600 miles to pt. 76. R onto Church St., turn L and was in service East Tennessee. Bean Stn. Cemetery Rd. soldiers perished. This 5915 E. Andrew corps occupied onto Main St. to pt. 62. until 1956. It has been restored to Rutledge site honors their bravery. Johnson Hwy this house in the See box on page 28 to read Did You 1837 Main St. authentic condition to represent a “filling Russellville winter of 1863-64 Tazewell station” from days past. Open weekdays. more about the moonshine legends of “Thunder Road.” Know During the Civil War, Tennessee 423-586-6382 with the intended 423-626-5104 supplied more soldiers for the task of securing East Tennessee for the Exit L onto Main St., 63. Rome Cardwell Memorial Park – (L) Dedi- Confederacy than any other Confederacy. Today, it’s an award-winning continue S to pt. 63. cated in 1998, this Pt. 68 is just past pt. 67. 68. Carla’s Café Cakes & state except Virginia, and more museum featuring a Civil War-era Main St. memorial honors 109 Main St. Catering – (L) This is ? for the Union than all the other communications headquarters. Tazewell New Tazewell New Tazewell’s version Did You those who served 423-626-4606 Southern states combined. in World Wars I and of your favorite coffee Know The popularity of racing is II, Korea, Vietnam, shop. Cozy, beautifully Return to US-11W S, 72. Ritter Farms – evident all over the White Sinai Peace Keep- appointed and serving turn L. Go W approx. (R) In addition Lightning Trail. Tazewell 3.7 miles to pt. 72. to those great From Main St., turn R ing, and Iraq. fresh everything; with boasts “The Taz” Speedway a Paula Dean-like “howdy y’all.” 2999 Hwy 11W S tasting Grainger ? and Newport is home to two onto Old Knoxville Rd. Rutledge Take 1st L onto Tazewell 64. Irish Cemetery – (L) 865-767-2575 County tomatoes, tracks: Newport Speedway and English Rd. Take 2nd R onto From the earliest Retrace route on Main 69. Clinch Mountain the farm offers a St. Turn R onto TN-33/ Exit R onto US-11W Mountain Dragway. Nearby Volunteer Irish Cemetery Rd. Turn L settlers of Tazewell to Winery – (R) This (it becomes Main St./ variety of vege- Speedway in Bulls Gap, known as “The Gap,” to stay on Irish Cemetery S. Broad St., follow it NE quaint winery, Civil War Confederate back to Tazewell. Pass Rutledge Pk.), go tables, pickles, jams, and salsas. is marketed as the “world’s fastest dirt track.” Rd., loop around to soldiers, this cemetery founded in 1998, approx. 5.5 miles. pt. 64. pt. 65 on R, turn R onto One of East Tennessee’s dirt track legends is filled with the US-25E/Old KY Rd. uses locally grown Turn L onto 73. Grainger County was Herbert “Tootle” Estes, with over 15,000 Irish Cemetery Rd. history of the people Turn R onto US-25E/ grapes and stocks Water St. to pt. 73. Chamber of Commerce (L) Tazewell 460 Water St. victories. Estes died of a heart attack at “The of Claiborne County. TN-33/32. Go SE approx. Tennessee-made Gap” just after winning the 1980 Volunteer100. Retrace route to Tazewell 10.3 miles, look for blue foods, crafts and gifts. Bikers welcome! Rutledge 74. Andrew Johnson Tailor Shop Rd., turn L. Turn R onto 65. Frostee Freeze Drive-In – (R) Local sign on R. Turn R onto 865-828-4222 – (R) Andrew Johnson was If you want to catch a race while you’re in the Irish Cemetery Rd. residents have loved these burgers, fries Bullen Valley Rd. Go 1.4 70. Clinch Mountain Continue W on US-11W/ the first U.S. President who area, see page 20 for speedway information. Turn L onto miles to pt. 69. Rutledge Pk. to pt. 74. US-25E/TN-33/ and shakes since 1956. Overlook – (R) This had neither been a military Exit R onto US-11E S/ 77. Davy Crockett 1335 Bullen Valley Rd. ceremonial site, 8095 Rutledge Pk. hero nor studied law. He was N. Broad St. Immediately 66. Centre Brick Indoor Thorn Hill Rutledge E. Andrew Johnson Hwy. Restaurant – (L) turn R into parking area overlooking Bean a tailor and at one Go SW for 2 miles, turn L Flea Market – (L) 865-767-3600 Sample country to pt. 65. Station Civil War time operated his onto Larry Baker Rd. Turn Tennessee’s largest Return to US-25E/ cooking at this 1617 N. Broad St. Battlefield and business in Rutledge. R onto E. Morris Blvd., indoor flea market has TN-32, turn R to go approx. 1.8 miles to eatery named for Tazewell continue SE. Go approx. Bean Tavern (now A replica of his small 423-626-3521 everything you’re look- pt. 77. one of Tennessee’s 4.5 miles to pt. 70. under Cherokee Lake), is the most photo- shop now stands in Exit L onto TN-33/ ing for. Grab a bite to 3282 E. Morris Blvd. favorite sons. Clinch Mtn. Lookout graphed view in Grainger County. An old front of the Grainger Broad St., go SW for eat at the full-service Morristown Restaurant Cherokee warpath rises from the valley County Courthouse. 423-586-4567 78. Crockett Tavern approx. 1 mile. Turn L concessions. It’s also home to Main Street 190 Lookout Mtn. Rd. onto Main St. to pt. 66. below. Stop in Clinch Mountain Lookout To go to Joppa Mtn. Pottery Go L/W onto E. Morris Museum – (R) Custom Cycles Harley-Davidson shop. Thorn Hill from pt. 74, continue W on If you didn’t make it to Joppa Mountain 526 Main St. 865-767-2511 Restaurant for a slice of their original Blvd. Turn R onto A replica of the US-11W/Rutledge Pk. for approx. Pottery (point 18, page 5) earlier in your New Tazewell 67. My Favorite Things – Vinegar Pie. S. Haun Dr., take 1st L boyhood home of 423-489-8052 6.4 miles. Turn R onto Joppa drive, it is easily accessed from Rutledge; onto Morningside Dr. to (R) Shop this large Tennessee folk YELP.COM: This little hole-in-the-wall place is Mountain Rd. to pt. 18 on L. see directions in margin. pt. 78. Continue SW on Main St. selection of unique hero Davy Crockett, to pt 67. known for its vinegar pie. Don’t be too quick Directions to pt. 75 are at 2106 Morningside Dr. this museum gifts ranging from 75. Bethesda Church & Cemetery – (R) This 1835 Morristown 120 Main St. to judge. Women often used vinegar as a lemon top of next column. houses artifacts that tell the story of a New Tazewell furniture, glassware, substitute during the depression. I love it... church was used as a hospital for wounded 423-587-9900 423-626-6100 jewelry and more. soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, as legendary American figure. Open May-Oct. 22 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 23 Did You Know Morristown, settled in the late 1770s, is often Retrace route on Panther 83. White Pine – It’s likely that this town was Drive W on W. Broadway 87. Debbie’s Drive-In – Creek Rd., turn L onto St./US-25 to pt. 87 called the “Crossroads of Dixie.” It’s where the originally a large burial ground, sacred to Lawson D. Franklin — (L) Take a step back in Andrew Johnson Hwy/ Woodland Indians along the French Broad at corner of Hedrick Dr. time at this roadside “Big Road,” stretching from James White’s Fort US-11E. Go E back to E ast Tennessee’s First Millionaire 157 W. Broadway St. (point 6 in Knoxville) to Baltimore crossed W. 1st N. St. through River. Its first settlers Newport drive-in that offers ? the Cherokee Warriors’ Path/Wilderness Road downtown Morristown. arrived around 1780, Lawson D. Franklin was East Tennessee’s first millionaire, 423-613-9399 sandwiches and more. Turn R onto but it was the post-Civil with a fortune built on slave trading, corn and cotton crops, leading from Cumberland Gap. Today these Continue W on US-32/W. 88. Rhyne Clock Company N. Cumberland St., go War railroad boom that mines, and railroad and toll road investments. Overseeing many basic routes are Highways 11E and 25E (East Broadway St., turn R onto – (L) In business 4.1 miles. Turn R onto grew the area. In 1905, teams of slave labor, Franklin built three amazing plantation Tennessee Crossing National Scenic Byway). US-25E, go 3.6 miles. McCabe Ave. Turn L onto since the turn of Turn R onto Main St. to eight years after its houses in this area: Riverview (pictured) and the Lawson D. W. Main St. to pt. 88. Continue W on 79. Downtown Morristown – This Main Street’s official incorporation, the century, stop by explore pt. 83. Franklin house between White Pine and Newport (both private 211 W. Main St. during the week and Morningside Dr., it unique feature is SkyMart, an overhead side- a fire destroyed almost the entire down- properties), and Bleak House in Knoxville. You may catch a Newport becomes Main St. walk system part of a 1969 urban town. It was incorporated again in 1915. 423-623-2324 see craftsmen making Follow Main St. to glimpse of the long plantation drives back to these homes as you grandfather clocks pt. 79. redevelopment Return to US-25E, turn During prohibition, the countryside along travel Highway 25E. Bleak House was actually a wedding gift from project inspired by R to go S for 4.4 miles to Highways 113 and 25W was popular with and visit the factory Franklin to his daughter, and during the Civil War, it was used outlet showroom. the walled city of pt. 84. moonshine runners; barns with hidden gas as Confederate headquarters by General James Longstreet (learn Chester, England. 218 Hwy 25/32 pumps served as pit more at point 76) in the winter of 1863. Retrace route to W. 89. Milano’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant – (L) The area features White Pine Broadway St./US-25, 865-674-7196 stops for drivers. Franklin died in 1861, leaving no will This little Italian jewel an eclectic mix of despite his legendary shrewd business turn R. Go approx. 0.5 gets rave reviews, Exit L onto US-25E S/ 84. DJ’s Antiques – (L) This mile to pt. 89. specialty shops, TN-32S, go 6.6 miles. Turn sense. His death was under mysterious especially for their family-owned store 465 W. Broadway St. antique stores and restaurants to enjoy as L onto W. Broadway St., “Family Special” of features quilts, glass, circumstances — a suspected murder Newport you stroll the famous SkyMart. go 1.1 miles. Turn R onto OFF-TRAIL 423-625-3472 penne vodka sauce Did You furniture, pottery, by a slave cook who had plans to return US-321S, go 0.4 mile. Take to Mississippi. It would take 18 years to and the “absolute Know The Evil Dead is one of the most 3rd L onto baskets, and more. popular horror films of all time, Mulberry St., take settle his estate. best bread sticks and shot right outside Morristown at 1st R onto 85. Cocke County Partnership marinara sauce money can buy.” an abandoned cabin in the Prospect Ave. Visitor’s Center As you explore town, be sure to notice the Exit L onto W. to pt. 85. Rhea-Mims Hotel 90. The Farm Market – (R) This Appalachian ? mountains. Over the years, it has (Private Property) Broadway St./US-25W Rhea-Mims Hotel (pictured at beginning 433 B Prospect Ave. (L) Stop by for local brochures and some country restaurant and become an underground hit. E. Broadway St. of point 86 – private to continue W for Newport Southern hospitality. Newport approx. 0.5 mile to market is sure to 423-625-9675 Did You property), built in 1925 Continue W on 80. Rose Center Museum Elm Hill pt. 90. please. Sit down to a Know out of native stone and W. Main St., turn R – (R) Once the city’s After the Great Depression, many Cocke County (Private Property) 642 W. Hwy 25/70 farm breakfast with onto N. Jackson St. first coeducational residents turned to making corn whiskey for Riverview St., 1 block S of now a senior center, Newport double-yolked eggs, Go 2 blocks to income. A drive south on Highway 321 will Broadway St. and historic Elm Hill 423-623-6181 home-churned butter W. 2nd. N. St. and public high school, Newport the 1892 building is take you to Cosby, once known as “Moonshine (pictured – private and fresh picked pt. 80. ? Capital of the World.” Northeast on Highway property), once the berries; take home a handcrafted fishing now a cultural center 442 W. 2nd N. St. 321 leads to Tennessee’s third oldest town — vacation home of Governor Ben Hooper. Morristown and museum. This Did You pole or some fresh produce, but make sure Parrottsville — home of famous moonshiner 423-581-4330 beautifully restored structure includes Know Before you drive west Did You to leave room for a legendary dessert. Popcorn Sutton. See box on page 28. From W. 2nd N. St., turn concert and performance space, art to see more of Newport, Know NASCAR driver Dale Earnhart L onto N. Jackson St. classes, art gallery, and a regional history Retrace route to 86. Historic Downtown drive east on East would come to this area on bear Turn R onto W. 1st N. St. museum including Civil War exhibits. US-25E S/TN-32S, turn Newport – The Cocke Broadway Street a few hunting trips and could often to pt. 81. R. Return to Broadway St., ? blocks to see the Stokely County seat is alive 825 W. 1st N. St. be found at the Fox & Hound at 81. Morristown Area Chamber of turn R to pt. 86 in with historic buildings Brothers/ConAgra Foods ? Morristown dinnertime, refueling with good Commerce (R) Broadway St. & Main St. plant. When Anna 423-586-6382 area. and a variety of shops: food after a day of hunting. Stokely lost her husband Continue W on W. 1st 82. Panther Creek State Park – (R) Located East Tennessee Coffee Co. East Tennessee Coffee Exit R onto W. 238 E. Broadway St. at the age of 44, she was 91. Fox & Hound Supper Club – (R) Though N. St. Veer R onto W. on 1,435 acres and Company, known for their “Cocke County Broadway St./US-25W, you might hesitate to Andrew Johnson Hwy/ Newport left to care for nine bordered by Cherokee 423-532-8041 Brew” and the best chicken salad sandwich children and a family farm. They began can- turn R onto Fox & try a restaurant with US-11E, go 4.1 miles. around. Hound Way to pt. 91. Turn R onto W. Panther Lake, this state park Ace Antiques ning surplus crops in the late 1800s, forming no windows, trust us. 236 E. Broadway St. 127 Fox & Hound Way Creek Rd., go 2.4 miles offers a pristine wild- Ace Antiques, where depression glass and the Stokely Brothers company. Shipping canned Newport This local favorite to pt. 82 entrance on life preserve, hiking, Newport 423-625-4998 political memorabilia abounds! tomatoes down the French Broad River, the 423-623-9161 serves delicious food Panther Creek Park Rd. mountain biking and Newport Dry Goods business grew and moved to Newport to be like juicy steaks, huge 2010 Panther Creek Rd. Newport Dry Goods, horse trails. Visitors 225 E. Main St. burgers and more. Morristown step back in time at near the railroad. Anna’s son took a job at the also enjoy the boat Newport Van Camp factory in Indiana and brought 423-587-7046 this bargain hunter’s TRIPADVISOR.COM: I had the french onion ramp, swimming pool, 423-623-2921 home invaluable information about canning camping sites, picnic dream. soup and BBQ burger and enjoyed them techniques. Stokely’s purchased Van Camp in both. Service was down-home good. There pavilions and a gorgeous scenic overlook Riverwalk, stroll and the 1930s; today, the canning giant is owned at its highest point by the lake. enjoy the beauty of is nothing fancy about the inside or outside, by ConAgra Foods and produces Hunt’s tomato- but the food will keep me coming back! the Pigeon River. based sauces and Van Camp Beans.

24 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 25 Did You Did You Exit R onto US-25/ Area of Main St., 92. Brandywine Creek 96. Historic Dandridge – This is the second- Know The world’s largest moonshine still was Know Read about outlaw Clarence Bunch in the 70/411, go 1.6 miles to Steakhouse – (L) Gay St. (TN-92) & oldest town in pt. 92. Meeting St. (US-25W/70) discovered by authorities near Dandridge in Moonshine Legends box on page 28; you’re Servers actually throw Dandridge the state. During 1071 W. Hwy 25/70 1973, hidden below a barn. The 15,227-gallon passing the area where his life of crime ended. Newport the rolls (straight from western expansion still was destroyed by a wrecking crew, 423-623-1913 the oven) to smiling of the late 1700s, ? disappointing many residents — they felt it ? 102. Scott’s Place – (L) Exit R onto Asheville faces! Built on the site the area’s natural could have made a great tourist attraction. Come hungry and see of the historic Wilson resources brought Hwy, go 6.9 miles. You’ll if you can eat the “Big Tavern (where Bonnie and Clyde reportedly permanent settlers. Go E on E. Meeting St./ 99. French Broad Baptist Church – (L) The pass pt. 102 on L, make C” — a full pound of US-25W S/70 for 4 miles. a U-turn to enter. visited, shooting up the floors and ceilings By 1792, it had grown large enough for stained glass windows of this 1919 church 4700 Asheville Hwy hamburger beef; and and robbing the proprietor), Brandywine Territorial Governor William Blount to carve Turn R onto were imported from Czechoslovakia by save room for hand- Spring Creek Rd., go 0.3 Knoxville Creek’s warm atmosphere, wooden dance out the new county of “Jefferson” to honor mile. Turn R onto Oak Colonel Swann 865-525-7771 dipped ice cream in a floor and Texas-sized bar keep customers Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Explore Grove Rd. to pt. 99. and considered variety of flavors. coming back. the eclectic boutiques and restaurants of one of the finest 2117 Oak Grove Rd. Exit to go W on US-11E/ 103. Lunch House – (L) this National Historic District. Dandridge works in the 70/Asheville Hwy for Exit Carson Springs Rd. 93. Bush Beans Visitor Center – (L) Discover Did You 865-397-9054 South. When TVA This is country cook- beside pt. 92 to turn L the home of the “No. 1 Baked Beans in Know The citizens of Dandridge saved 1.3 miles. Turn L onto ing at its best — made plans to Prosser Rd. Take 1st R onto US-25W N/70/411S. the World” when you visit the A.J. Bush & their town from scheduled especially the chicken Travel under I-40. Turn flood this area onto Holston Dr. to L onto US-411S, go 5.4 Company general store, founded in 1897. flooding in the 1940s by appealing and create Douglas Lake, Mrs. pt. 103. and dumplings and the miles to pt. 93. Now a museum, to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt Swann wrote letters to 3816 Holston Dr. fried cornbread. gift shop, theatre ? (pictured), pointing out that the Knoxville 3304 Chestnut Hill Rd. senators and even poems 865-637-5188 104. Chilhowee Park – (R) Dandridge and café, see Jay town is the only place in the U.S. to Eleanor Roosevelt to stop 865-509-2361 Bush and his named for the country’s original first lady, Exit L onto Holston Dr. Established in the Café construction of the dam. Turn R onto Kirkwood 1880s, this 81-acre loyal dog Duke on Martha Dandridge Washington. Swann’s land was not saved, 3901 Hwy 411 the big screen; N.E., then L onto US-11/ park hosted the Dandridge Area of Main St., 97. Downtown Dandridge Self-Guided but President Franklin Roosevelt (pictured) 70/E. Magnolia Ave. major Appalachian 865-509-3485 walk through the Gay St. (TN-92) & provided a levee that saved this church, You’ll see pt. 104, 0.5 canning process — literally — in a giant Walking Tour – These 21 sites are just a Expositions of 1910 Meeting St. (US-25W/70) few must-see stops: which is all that remains of Oak Grove, the mile ahead. Turn R onto and 1911 and, in 1913, replica; learn your weight in beans and Dandridge county’s earliest settlement. N. Beaman St. to enter snap a photo with Duke. Make sure you try The Jefferson County Did You park as well as pt. 105. the even bigger Know National Conservation Did You the pinto bean pie. Open Mon.-Sat. Courthouse (1845) A Civil War marker at point 99 honors the is home to Native Battle of Hay’s Ferry. This battle site is Exposition — touted as history’s first Know The original country store was opened American artifacts, now underwater, but the fields of corn that expo devoted to conservation of natural in 1897 by Bush Brothers early farm equipment, separated opposing troops were a temptation resources. It drew more than one million founder Andrew Jackson ? for hungry soldiers. In 1863, Union cavalry visitors including national reformist a moonshine still Bush, and served leaders like William Jennings Bryan, Helen and Davy Crockett’s Retrace route on Oak was dispatched to clear out Confederate ? as a general store Keller, Booker T. Washington and Gifford marriage bond. Grove Rd. to Spring foragers. A running battle ensued and arriving for Chestnut Hill Creek Rd. to US-25W/ Confederates pushed the Federals back. Pinchot. Of the former grand buildings, until 1996. Four original taverns (1814-1843): Hickman 70W. Turn L, go 5 miles only the old gazebo survives. Since about Tavern, Roper Tavern, Shepard’s Inn and back through downtown 100. Circle G Ranch Wild 1915, the park has hosted the annual Exit L onto US-411, 94. Douglas Lake & Thomas Tavern (now local shops). Dandridge on Meeting Animal Park & Camel Tennessee Valley Fair. turn R onto TN-92/ Dam – The dam St. Turn L onto US-25W Safari – (L) Get up Chestnut Hill Rd. Go NW furnished electric Two cemeteries including Revolutionary N/70W/TN-66. Go approx. close and personal with From inside pt. 104, 105. Knoxville Zoo – (R) for approx. 9 miles to power for two Graveyard (1785), a jail (1845), a bank 12.5 miles, turn L onto drive around lake, follow cross over lake (pt. 94) over 500 exotic animals Founded in 1948, this critical industries (1855) and a barber shop (1885). TN-139E/Douglas Dam Rd. signs to pt. 105. and see dam on L. Go 0.7 mile, turn R as they run freely on has become a major during World War 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr. Eight homes (1820-1923). onto Thorngrove Pk. to 100 acres. This drive- national zoological II — aluminum Knoxville pt. 100. thru park and safari is an experience only 865-637-5331 attraction in the last production and the Manhattan Project Three buildings (1823-1882) with various 831 Thorngrove Pk. found off the beaten path! Exit parking area onto 35 years or so, thanks operations at Oak Ridge. Today, the dam uses including doctor’s office, general Strawberry Plains to its work with merchandise store, café, post office, funeral Knoxville Zoo Dr., going remains an integral part of TVA’s overall 865-932-0070 101. Cardin’s Drive-In – (R) NE, turn R onto Prosser elephants, gorillas, After crossing bridge water control system and the lake is a parlor, and telephone exchange. Retrace route to US-25W The drive-in era hasn’t Rd. Take 1st R and red pandas. N/70W/TN-66/Asheville Did You into Dandridge, take 1st popular recreation destination, offering 1224 Gay St. 98. Tinsley-Bible faded here. This onto E. Know R onto E. Main St. to boating, fishing, camping and picnicking. Dandridge Hwy, turn L. Go 3.6 miles Magnolia Ave. One of the Knoxville Zoo’s pt. 95. Drug Store & to pt. 101. decades-old institu- to pt. 106. 865-397-3444 Soda Fountain – tion with an extensive influential former directors is 137 E. Main St. 8529 Asheville Hwy Having celebrated menu remains forever city native and now well-known Dandridge 95. Downtown Dandridge Visitor Center (R) Knoxville animal handler Jack Hanna. 865-397-7420 its 100th anni- 865-933-3251 popular. ? Remain parked versary in 2011, 3132 E. Magnolia Ave. Make this 1820 coach house your first local Yoo ah ! LOCAL: Wonderful food, excellent 106. Pizza Palace – (L) Pizza was first introduced near pt. 95 for stop for a self-guided walking tour brochure this popular lunch Knoxville to Knoxville by Greek immigrants, and pts. 96-98. stop and drug store still has an old- service. Best biscuits and gravy in Tennessee 865-524-4388 through downtown and nearby driving sites. and probably elsewhere. Great prices and the Pizza Palace is a worthy part of fashioned soda fountain, complete with that tradition. In 1961, a Greek family Park and walk to visit points 96-98. handmade shakes and the “Bible Burger.” large portions — you won’t leave hungry. 26 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 27 established this and gazes toward the Smoky Mountains he the 44-acre site of a 200-year old Knoxville East Tennessee rare institution loved. The statue is surrounded by a play- nursery. Located on a ridgetop five minutes (a pizza drive-in), ground and scenic park. from downtown, this site is the former Did You Moonshine legends and it continues property of the Joe N. Howell and C.B. Know Alex Haley is buried on the grounds Clarence Bunch – A depression-era outlaw known as East to serve the old- Howell Nurseries, and features distinctive fashioned, flat, of his grandparents’ (Alex and Queen stone walls and buildings constructed Tennessee’s John Dillinger, he started his criminal career as Haley) home in Henning, on the a bootlegger, and soon began robbing banks and terrorizing almost crunchy- by their employees. The Howell’s nursery style pizza made popular more than 50 Great River Road Byway & Trail. On business was originally established in 1786 the region. He and his gang were known to shoot out the tires ? the Walking Tall: Rockabilly, Rails & Legendary of passing cars at random on Asheville Highway in order to years ago. They also offer sandwiches and and the gardens represent a significant salads and, unusual for a drive-in, beer. Tales Trail, you can visit the grandparents’ burial cultural landscape in Knoxville’s history. rob the occupants, and shot their way through site as well as see the mansion where Queen a police roadblock in Burlington. Bunch escaped Exit L onto E. Magnolia 107. Chandler’s Deli worked as a domestic. Retrace route on Time to choose how from a Newport jail after shooting a guard in Ave., go less than 1 – (R) This soul- Wimpole Ave., turn L onto your White Lightning 1934. He was caught and shot 23 times by Knox block to pt. 107. food cafeteria is Exit R onto 110. The Mabry-Hazen House Museum – (L) Biddle St. Return to adventure will end: County law enforcement on the front porch 3101 E. Magnolia Ave. Dandridge Ave. to Located atop Mabry’s Hill, the restored Brooks Ave., turn R. an East Knoxville pt. 110 just a few feet Continue onto either head back into belonging to notorious bootlegger C.T. Epperson. Knoxville icon, favored by 1858 house served as headquarters for downtown Knoxville, Ten thousand people lined up to see his corpse in 865-595-0212 ahead. both Union and Confederate forces during Dandridge Ave. S.E. for Tennessee Senator 1711 Dandridge Ave. 0.8 mile. Continue onto or make time for one downtown Knoxville — a crowd that would have Lamar Alexander Knoxville the Civil War. This E. Summit Hill Dr. into more stop. You’ve just overflowed the University of Tennessee football and recently featured on ESPN. 865-522-8661 elegant home is downtown Knoxville. experienced pure East stadium’s seating capacity at the time. filled with original Tennessee, a unique Mahala Mullins – Operating out of the Vardy C itySeARCH.com: This is a must-do if you furnishings as well and colorful part of community, Mahala Mullins was known as one of are looking for a casual local soul-food spot; as stories that the American story told through the stories the biggest moonshiners of her day — literally. Top-notch cooking and a very friendly staff. offer a glimpse of the fiercely independent pioneers and “Big Haley” weighed over 500 pounds, and when The food was great and the service was Did You into the past. outlaws that shaped the culture of the outstanding! repeatedly confronted with arrest warrants, she Know Knoxville was the site of the first known region. You’ve no doubt gathered a few cheerfully invited lawmen to arrest her, knowing that her size Exit R onto 108. Mary’s Hot Tamales – (R) This 20-plus-year- baseball game in East Tennessee, a match of your own fascinating photos and tales made it impossible to extract her from her cabin or transport E. Magnolia Ave., go old restaurant is run by Clara Robinson. A between Union and Confederate Civil War along the way. her down the mountain. One deputy reported her to be approx. 1.4 miles. Turn tamale is a Mississippi Delta-style dish veterans, in the summer of 1865. “catchable but not fetchable.” Mullins died in 1897, and it is said R onto N. Cruze St. ? At int. of E. Summit 112. Calhoun’s-Bearden Hill – (R) The perfect to pt. 108. dating back to slavery years. Charlie Green, Hill Dr. & Broadway St. spot to finish your White Lightning journey that her bed had to be made into a coffin to contain her size. who later became a Knoxville educator, Exit L onto Dandridge 111. Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum S.W., turn L onto 1931 E. Magnolia Ave. is this microbrewery, Popcorn Sutton – Renowned modern day bootlegger was a tamale street vendor who mentored Ave., go 0.7 mile. Stay – (R) This not- Broadway St. S.W./ Knoxville straight onto Brooks Ave., located along the Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton was known nationally as one of the 865-637-2033 Clara and her for-profit was Lee Hwy, continue onto go 0.4 mile. Turn L onto Henley St. Go 0.3 mile, original Thunder Road South’s best moonshiners. He was a life-long distiller with a sister Mary in the Biddle St., go 0.5 mile. formed in 2001 for the purpose turn R onto route used by moon- knack for marketing, responsible for the creation and sale of business. He even Turn R onto Wimpole Ave., Cumberland Ave. Go 1.2 shine runners in thousands of gallons of untaxed liquor over his lifetime, as well taught them his go 0.3 mile to pt. 111. of creating a miles, continue onto botanical garden the region. Enjoy a as helping bootleggers modify their cars for white lightning grandfather’s 2743 Wimpole Ave. Kingston Pk. S.W. Go 4.4 delicious meal and try ® Knoxville and arboretum on miles to pt. 112. deliveries. He lived the life of a true mountain man, recipe. Clara can out the namesake brew: Thunder Road. and became the subject of several documentaries still remember the 865-862-8717 6515 Kingston Pk. and articles, including his autobiography, Me and thrill she had as a little girl in Mississippi Knoxville Visiting our region 865-673-3377 My Likker. In 2007, federal agents discovered 850 buying hot tamales from Green; today, she helps us preserve gallons of moonshine in sheds and an old school carries on the cultural tradition. Did You Mountain Dew and tell our stories bus on his property in Parrottsville. In poor health Know — thanks for and facing imprisonment, Popcorn died in 2009 at East Magnolia Avenue was once home to the Brothers Barney and Ally Hartman, who moved visiting, and no the age of 62, an apparent suicide. headquarters of Hartman Beverage — the their business from Augusta, Georgia, to Knoxville in matter where your Ironically, it was mere months after Sutton’s inventors of Mountain Dew. Read more about 1932, privately bottled a lemon-lime mixer (in white travels take you death that Tennessee relaxed its laws on liquor manufacturing. ? the popular drink in the box at right. bottles) they jokingly called Mountain Dew, a 19th- next, keep exploring! Sutton’s former business partner set up production at an century nickname for moonshine. They had a hillbilly Exit R onto E. Magnolia 109. Alex Haley Heritage Photo Credits: Thank you to our many tourism partners who provided photos for this brochure including undisclosed location near Nashville and began distilling Ave., go 0.7 mile. Turn L Square & Statue – label printed up, but only bottled the 7UP-style drink Tennessee State Parks. Pg. 2: Historic Knoxville-Thompson Photograph Collection/McClung Historical Popcorn Sutton’s original recipe, becoming the first “white onto Hall of Fame Dr., go (R) Alex Haley, who for their own after-hours consumption. Charlie Collection; Elvis Presley-©EPE, Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.; Pg. 5: Kenny Chesney-Larry Smith, Quentin whiskey” to be approved by the U.S. government. Legitimate 0.4 mile. Turn L onto Gordon, owner of Tennessee’s Tri-City Beverage, found Tarantino-Pinguino Kolb; Pg. 6: Mark Twain Family Cabin-Brian Stansberry; Appalachian Arts Craft E. Summit Hill Dr., made Knoxville his Center-Nell Moore; Pg. 7: Clinton 12-Library of Congress; Pg. 8: ©Dean Dillon, Longfield Cemetery-Larry “moonshine” micro-distilleries have since popped up in more & Edie Doepel (findagrave.com); Pg. 11 (and 30): Daniel Boone Escorting Settlers Through the Cumberland continue onto Dandridge home in his final out about the product and soon set about working to areas around the state, contributing to the re-emergence of a Gap, 1851-52 painting by George Caleb Bingham; Pg. 14: Clinch Mountain Winery; Pg. 22: Rome Cardwell Ave. Turn R onto Hazen years, is known for produce Mountain Dew. He began selling the product Memorial Park-Groundspeak, Inc. (waymarking.com); Thunder Road – 1958 – 93 minutes – Directed true Tennessee tradition. St. to enter Morningside his novel “Roots: The in green bottles to compete with Sun Drop. While Tri- by Arthur Ripley, Starring Robert Mitchum, Gene Barrett, Jacques Aubuchon, James Mitchum, Keely Park to pt. 109. City Beverage was the first to market the drink, the Smith, Sandra Knight, Trevor Bardette; Pg. 23: Union Soldiers-From the collection of the Tennessee Parrottsville is on Highway 321, off Highway 25E near Newport. Saga of an American State Museum; Pg. 25: Dale Earnhardt-Darryl Moran; Pg. 27: ©Circle G Ranch; Jack Hanna-Philkon The Vardy community is off Highway 33, near Sneedville. Both are 1600 Dandridge Ave. Family.” Cast in Hartmans are the inventors, and according to Pepsi’s Phil Konstantin; Pg. 28: Mary’s Hot Tamales-Amy Evans Streeter, Alex Haley statue-Visit Knoxville; Knoxville bronze, he holds his Mountain Dew web site, “Knoxville is the undisputed Pg. 29: Calhoun’s Thunder Road-©Copper Cellar Restaurants; Pg. 30: Painting of a Cherokee farmstead stops along the Sunny Side: Early Country Trail. in the mid-1700s as portrayed by Carlyle Urello and Whiskey Still-Courtesy of the Tennessee State book, gestures as if he is telling the story, Mecca of Mountain Dew.” Museum; Cosby Moonshiners-Ginger Cantrell; Pg. 31: Battle of Bean Station-Ann Cason/Grainger Today. Additional Grainger County photos by Gloria Slaughter. 28 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 29 This is the story behind the stops: watch The story behind the white Lightning trail it unfold behind the mountains, lakes, villages and towns that set the stage for White Lightning’s fascinating history.

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As the coastal lands of early America Word spread, and the appeal of the Appalachian residents possessed a Southern After the Civil War, post-war railroad Moonshiners continued to make and began to fill with immigrants, those seeking Appalachian Mountains grew. Settlers began patriotic legacy that stemmed from the desire Appalachia construction opened up Tennessee’s coal- sell “white whiskey” throughout the Great land, freedom and a new way of life began seeking a path to the area through the to conquer adversity with the same grit that may have been fields to major mining operations, which Depression and into the 1950s and 1960s. pushing west to the Appalachian Mountains. Cumberland Gap. Unlike the trails taken by they used to conquer the mountains. Their harder hit by created a large demand for cheap labor. Moonshine was transported at night by As they settled into the area, elements of its earliest travelers, the wider passageway courage and knowledge of the backwoods the American Thousands of workers poured into the region “bootleggers” in an effort to avoid whiskey tax their distinct European heritage were allowed the use of a wagon, as made them outstanding soldiers, not to Civil War than to work the Appalachian coal mines. collectors. The smugglers needed to outrun retained, while other aspects changed well as an increase in supplies mention accurate shooters. They formed the any other part Though the mining industry was the law and haul heavy loads of whiskey at due to their immediate environment. and goods. The voyage was rear guard in the American Revolution, were of the country. booming, it also saw some of the nation’s the same time, and began modifying their This unique combination created the treacherous, and many died from the first outside colonists to assist their New Physically, many homesteads lay right in the bloodiest labor strife. Lake City, formerly “Coal cars with flathead V-8 engines and super- culture of Appalachia. illness and in Native American England brethren at the siege of Boston, middle of military activity. Politically, the Creek,” is known for the famous Coal Creek stiff rear suspensions. Their tactics worked, Primarily farmers and skilled attacks as they made their way and carried the victories at Saratoga, the region was deeply divided. War, in which miners fought the and often left frustrated revenuers eating craftsmen, the settlers were generally through the Appalachian hills. Cowpens and Kings Mountain. These separated loyalties Tennessee Militia to abolish the use their dust. of three ethnic origins: Ulster Scots Land speculators saw an Even before the war, Appalachian created friction among of convict labor. From 1891-1892, The souped-up “stock cars” not only or Scot-Irish, English and German. opportunity for development farmers were making and selling home- the once powerfully united the free miners attacked and burned provided a clean getaway vehicle, but a Appalachia is often glorified through and hired Daniel Boone to distilled alcohol or “moonshine,” as a way mountain dwellers. prison stockades and company means for recreational racing as well. Dirt folk art for its rare entanglement of culture lead the trail through this to turn their corn into cash. Moonshine, also While the war buildings. Dozens were killed in tracks and unpatrolled roads in the area were and craft — each group shifting and sharing, unpredictable stretch of known as “white lightning,” is 100-proof brought destruction, fear what’s been described as one of ideal for racing. In the 1930s, this newfound learning and teaching, in order to survive. wilderness. Boone, along alcohol derived from the fermentation of and conflict to the region, the most dramatic and significant sport made it to Florida beaches, where A variety of crops were grown on the with a team of 30 axemen, corn. The sweet mash whiskey was sold for a assaults by guerillas and episodes in American labor history. the stock cars frontier, including many that were brought selected the most direct profit and kept on-hand as a general tonic, as marauding soldiers from Coal mining was not the area’s were driven by from Europe, as route from existing trails well as for medical purposes. both sides deepened the only commercial activity. The admitted moon- well as those and “blazed” through the area, Shortly after the Revolution, the U.S. devastation. Large numbers region contained a seemingly shine runners like native to America. creating an otherwise impossible opportunity government decided to levy a high tax on of livestock were killed, and inexhaustible supply of timber. Flonty Flock, Lee One of the most for hundreds of thousands of pioneers liquor and spirits despite the war’s purpose many farms were pillaged By the 1880s, timber in the Petty and Junior important crops to settle this portion of the American to end oppressive government taxation. for food, valuables and liquor. Soldiers and Mid-western and Northeastern Johnson. It was was “Indian corn” frontier. Later, this “Wilderness Making whiskey meant making bandits broke into smokehouses, stole horses U.S. had been depleted. This the beginning of today’s or maize, which Road” would become known as money — income that people and burned down houses. The mountains drove logging firms to seek out NASCAR, one of the fastest- was adopted from “Thunder Road,” a popular route could not afford to lose. Many were under constant assault. the virgin forests of Appalachia. growing sports in America. Native Americans, for transporting moonshine. continued making their own The actions of both Union and Later, techniques such as steam- In 1958, actor Robert and served as a Today, an estimated one- alcohol and disregarded the Confederate Armies left many inhabitants powered loaders allowed massive Mitchum produced, co-wrote staple for survival. Its popularity boomed sixth of the U.S. population excessive federal tax. in the region resentful and suspicious of timber transport from even the most and starred in a film that paid tribute with the discovery of its fermentation, can trace their ancestry back to Historian Horace Kephart government authority. This created a need remote sections of Appalachia. to the cultural phenomenon of bootlegging. leading to the creation of corn whiskey. It someone who hiked on Daniel lived among the Appalachian for the people of Appalachia to defend Long before timbering and coal mining Thunder Road became an instant classic and would soon become a considerable part of Boone’s team that trekked people for many years and came themselves and planted the seeds for the speckled the backwoods with industrial has endured as one of the most popularly the lore and legend of early Appalachia. through the Cumberland Gap. to understand the role that legendary Appalachian attitude of rebellion villages, there were “camps” of unskilled screened films in history. Today the back- Though the earth provided abundantly, making and selling moonshine toward government and interlopers, known immigrants who came to Appalachia to woods still is all but a distant memory. The life was sustained and prosperous only played in the Appalachian as “frontier defiance.” provide the physical strength needed to availability of legal, store-bought liquor in through hard work and frugal living. From culture. Kephart later explained, operate iron forges and furnaces — a process previously dry southeastern counties crushed a life of struggle came the Appalachian “Although a criminal in the eyes that refines iron ore with a hot fire to remove the moonshiners’ ability to make a profit, but tradition of songwriting and storytelling. of the law, [the moonshiner] is impurities. The Newlee Iron Furnace (point their undercover trade has left an indelible A new land, the rugged mountains and the soundly convinced that the law 56) reportedly manufactured most of the iron mark on the region’s history and culture. spirit of Appalachia became the backdrop is unjust, and that he is only exercising his used in the construction of Chattanooga. for this historically significant and culturally natural rights.” The remains of this 1819 relic still stand as a G Di deeper into diverse group of people. monument to the many workers who helped NNESSEE T manufacture the iron used to build many e ’s vibrant great American cities. history at whitelightn ingtrail.com 30 See White Lightning Trail map on page 16. Find more information at WhiteLightningTrail.com. 31