Gatlinburg's Quiet Next Door Neighbor Cosby, Tennessee

Cosby, Tennessee-- If you have a yearning for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park the way it used to be without all the crowds of tourists, perhaps a vacation in the Cosby and Newport area would be to your liking. There you will find an official Great Smoky Mountain National Park campground GSMNP, know as Cosby Campground. This Smoky Mountain delight has 175 campsites, many of which go unused much of the time. There are no hookups, but this campground does have restrooms and is located close to a number of hiking trails. It is open from the middle of April to October and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. It is located at the at the northeastern corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). Located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance is a lodge, a large cabin if you will, that has accommodations for up to twenty.

The campground at Cosby is little used.

Due to the beauty and location of the campground near Newport and Cosby, it is a little hard to understand why this wonderful campground is so little used. Perhaps the low attendance at the campground at Newport and Cosby can only be understood in the context of local lore associated with these small towns nestled up to GSMNP. For instance, both Newport and it's cousin town of Cosby, were once known for their enthusiastic involvement in the moonshine industry during Prohibition. Also, in the earliest years, Newport, TN had a reputation of lawlessness as a center to the industry of flatboat navigation on the French Broad River. Not so amazingly, Newports rather scrappy reputation lingers on even today. However, colorful the history, of Cosby has refined as it has become the county seat of Cocke County. Thousands of visitors come to Cosby TN the first Sunday in May for the annual Ramp Festival.

Christy.

Much more flattering to the area of Newport and Cosby and in fact all of Cocke County is the inspiring story of Christy. Christy is the young schoolteacher who once was so devoted to teaching the children of the Great Smoky Mountains that her story lives on even today. As her service at the mountain mission school has been told to millions via books and television. Let us hope that it is her legacy of this region of the Smokies that will live on for years to come. Her charming part in Smoky Mountain history took place in Cocke County at Cutter's Gap near Del Rio.

Real Estate

Cosby Real Estate
4871 Hooper Highway
Cosby, TN 37722

The Cocke County Museum goes crazy for quilts.

Cocke County located in the community center on US 321, is host to an annual quilt show. It is a wonderful event where Tennesseans, tourists and quilt lovers get together for an event based on time tested traditions. The museum itself is open to show off Cocke County history from 9am to 4pm on Saturday and weekdays by appointment only.

Schilling Family Folk Life Center is fun for all!

This center is at it's finest when it host to the Dulcimer and
Harp Festival on the second Friday in June, but they also host festivals with mountain music and tradi-tional dancing much of the year. Crafts, handmade dulcimers, mountain music and books make up the bulk of the merchandise. Call the Folk Life Center of the Smokies at 423-487-5543.

The Cosby Barbecue Pit

Found in the middle of Cosby, this restaurant is open daily in season and on week-ends December through March. Call 423-487-5438 for more information on this Smokies restaurant.

Front Porch Restaurant

The Smoky Mountain setting, appetizing Mexican food and live music performed by local bluegrass musicians give this restaurant a definite flair. Performances are on Friday and Saturday nights year-round. This Smoky Mountain restaurant is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for lunch and dinner. Call 423-487-2875 for more information.

Christopher Place Country Inn

Enjoy scenic mountain views, antique furnishings and an elegant ambiance at this quiet Smoky Mountain inn. All rooms have private baths. Jacuzzis and fireplaces are also available. The Christopher Place sits on over two hundred acres of prime Smoky Mountain real estate. Among the amenities is a swimming pool, sauna, tennis court, and exercise room.

Mimosa Manor Bed and Breakfast

The Mimosa Manor Bed and Break-fast found inside the town New-port is filled with lovely antiques. A full breakfast is served in the formal din-ing room. For more information, call 423-623-4228.

The Cherokee National Forest Recreation Area

(Cocke County) This recreation area along the French Broad River has restrooms and drinking water. There is boating access and of course fishing.

Smoky Mountain Outdoors Unlimited

Offers exciting trips down the Big Pigeon River. They offer forty-three Class I and II rapids, 14 Class IIIs, and four Class IVs over six and a half miles. For the faint-hearted, Jennette offers lower Pigeon and French Broad River trips as well as guided fishing and hiking trips. English Mountain Llama Treks offers backcountry trips in the Pisgah National Forest ranging from one-day trips with picnic lunches to three days or more. Call 1-800-771 -7238.

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Statistics About Cosby, Tennessee and it's schools.

Newport/Cocke County Chamber of Commerce
803 Prospect St.
Newport, Tennessee 37722
423-623-7201

Newport/Cocke County Tourism Council
360 E. Main St., Suite 141,
Newport, 37821
423-625-9675.

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