When hills of East Tennessee begin their glorious autumn colors, something incredible begins to stir—engines roar, tires screech, and the buzz of excitement fills the air. It's time for the Overmountain Rally, one of the most adrenaline-packed events in the U.S. rally scene. This is no ordinary race. It's where the wild spirit of adventure, the thrill of speed, and the breathtaking beauty of the Appalachian mountains collide in an epic showdown.
A&I Fair- A Timeless Tradition in Cocke County
Every summer since 1948, the A&I Fair honors the past, present, and future of agricultural industry in Cocke County.
Hogs to H.O.Gs- The French Broad River Road
Long before interstates or railroads connected Asheville and Newport, farmers faced a challenge: getting their goods to market. The fertile valleys of the French Broad River and Cocke County produced an abundance of food that was in demand as far south as Charleston, SC.
Newport Harvest Street Festival Oct. 4-5, 2025: Harvesting Memories
Bringing with it an atmosphere of nostalgia and a chance to create new memories, the Newport Harvest Street Festival has for 38 years served as a premier East Tennessee community celebration event
Cocke County’s Century Farms Highlight TN Agricultural Heritage
"Century Farms" are an essential part of the Tennessee Heritage Farms Program. Administered by the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, the program recognizes and works to conserve farms that have remained in the same family and in continuous agriculture production for 100 years or more.
Local Lure Company Angling for Big Bites
Growing up on Douglas Lake, angler and business owner, Hobie Rice knows a thing or two about fishing lures. The sport of angling is about so many variables- skill, equipment, fish, and weather.
The Legend of the Moon Pie- A Campfire Story
Summer’s sticky sweetness is often celebrated around a blazing campfire with the delicious making of the confection called ‘smores and the storytelling of tall tales and folk legends.
Stop in Hartford and Start a Journey into Cocke County’s Recreation Heartland
Welcome to Your Wild & Woolly Destination for Wilderness, Whitewater & Open-Air Wonderment Exit 447 along I-40 about 14 miles south of Newport doesn’t really look like much on a map. But this wide spot in the road just five miles from the TN-NC state line is brimming with all manner of nature-based activities to please outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Play it Safe on the Waters
The Adventure Side of the Smokies is a veritable outdoor waterpark for paddlers, float trips, kayak fishing, and swimming, all surrounded by some of Mother Nature’s most beautiful mountains and forests in the southeast.
The 3 Rivers of the Adventure Side of the Smokies
The three rivers of Cocke County are destinations for exciting recreational adventures on the Adventure Side of the Smokies. The history of these rivers shaped the past and are now shaping the future of recreation in Cocke County.
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