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Newport: A City History Shaped by Transportation

Nestled on the north side of the Great Smoky Mountains is the quiet city of Newport Tennessee. Bordered by rivers, a train track, and divided by a state and federal highway, the city can be easily overlooked. But a glance into its past reveals a historic era from the late 1700’s forward worth exploring.

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The Secret’s Getting Out — Cocke County’s A Winter Fishing Wonderland

It may be old news to some, but newcomers are learning all the time that Newport and the surrounding countryside is an angler's paradise.

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Down by the River- 2025 Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series in Newport Kicks off May 29

After a day of play, come enjoy the outdoor summer concert series held at River Walk along the Pigeon River in downtown Newport beginning on May 30.  The event is free.  Each concert runs from 7- 9 pm.

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