Tucked along the Pigeon River in East Tennessee, downtown Newport, Tennessee, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and authentic local flavor. Whether you’re exploring the Smoky Mountains, road-tripping along I-40, or planning a weekend getaway, Newport’s growing food scene is full of places worth slowing down for.
Escape to Cosby Creek: A Fly Fishing Haven
If you enjoy fishing small streams away from the crowds of bustling towns and tourist spots, consider Cosby Creek in Cosby, Tennessee. Nestled in the north end of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this cold-water stream is a peaceful destination for fly fishing enthusiasts seeking trout and smallmouth bass.
How to spend a weekend in the Adventure Side of the Smokies
Twenty miles east of Gatlinburg is a whole different scene to the Smoky Mountains, one anchored by artsy Cosby, chill Newport and the rafting utopia of Hartford. Cocke County is known as the Adventure Side of the Smokies for good reason. With three rivers, four state national forests and Douglas Lake—one of East Tennessee’s most popular lake recreation areas—this slice of mountainous countryside prides itself on providing Tennessee visitors with ample outdoor opportunities that take your breath away.
