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CHRISTY MISSION
The real life site of Catherine Marshall's novel "Christy".
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1425 Chapel Hollow Road
Del Rio, 37727 |
(423) 487-2648 |
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FRENCH BROAD OUTPOST RANCH
The only dude ranch in Tennessee -- for people who like going back in time and being cowboys (and cowgirls) for a while.
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461 Old River Road
Del Rio TN 37727 |
(800) 995-POST
E-Mail Me |
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NEWPORT/COCKE COUNTY MUSEUM
Through November: The Newport Cocke County Museum and McKissick Museum present Memories and Melodies of Appalachia
Shelah Lafayette Laws
An American Folklife Treasure
A Soldier's Legacy Exhibit
Open on Wednesdays from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
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433 Prospect Avenue
Newport, 37821 |
(423) 623-7201
(423) 623-7304 |
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SWAGGERTY FORT
Stop #11 on the Heritage Tour. In 1787 James Swaggerty built this cantilevered structure over a stream for protection from hostile Indians. But the indians damed up the stream thus stopping the flow of water. This is the only block house left in this area.
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THE LITTLE RED STORE
You must stop at this quaint little shop.
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2810 Long Creek Road
Del Rio, 37727 |
(423) 623-9508 |
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