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Hunt for Antiques at Rocky Top
Even if you don't plan on buying any antiques a visit to Rocky Top General Store is worth the trip.
They give free, fresh popcorn to all visitors, which adds to the cinematic quality the store has.
On the front porch you'll see little red wagons, garden tillers, rolls of chicken wire, and 50 pound bags of rabbit food stacked head high.
The sensory assault continues past the front door. On the walls hang antique farm tools- bow saws, push mowers and plows, and at the back of the room, past the... Read More »
Bird Watching at Mount Roosevelt Wildlife Management Area
The Roosevelt Mountain WMA is approximately 11,000 acres and virtually surrounds the town of Rockwood, TN. However, the best and easiest access point is the Overlook. The overlook (believed to be one of the highest in the Cumberlands) is a celebrated site for witnessing fall migration of not only raptors but also songbirds and butterflies. The overlook possesses a small parking area, picnic tables and observation platforms. Also, a spur trail leading to Walden Ridge Trail is located at the... Read More »
County Fair is a Real Affair in Kingston, TN
The Roane County Fair is held in Kingston every fall. Thousands of people come to celebrate the harvest and take in the agricultural sights.
There are rides, concerts, and plenty of educational opportunities. Bands play bluegrass music that gets the whole crowd dancing. In the past there have been dog shows, pie eating contests and needle in the haystack games and a greased pig chase. It's fun for the whole family. Read More »
Train Rides in Kingston, TN Provide Link to the Past
Turn the clock back to yesteryear and return to the heyday of passenger railroading with the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum's Secret City Scenic Excursion Train.
Trains depart from the Heritage Center (formerly K-25) near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, an historic Department of Energy facility where research and development plunged the United States into the Atomic Age. The train winds along Poplar Creek and Highway 327 in the beautiful hills and valleys of East Tennessee. The northern portion of... Read More »
Smokin On the Water Festival is 4th of July Tradition in Kingston, TN
Kingston, TN celebrates the 4th of July with a festival called Smokin On the Water.
Most events during this day are centered around the waterfront of Watts Bar Lake. Activities include:
Miss Firecracker Pageant
Car & Bike Shows
Drag Boat Races
Home Run Derby
Live Bands
Watermelon Eating Contest
Homemade Raft Race
Fireworks show after dark.
Many residents participate in the floating parade, drag boat & raft races, children's activities, classic car shows, vendors, and more. All event are... Read More »
Kingston, TN Offers Unique Mountain Culture
The mountain culture of Kingston and Roane County is on display all year long, with interesting attractions and events. Here are some examples:
Rocky Top General Store
This is the 21st century, isn’t it? Customers arriving in the parking lot at Rocky Top General Store in Harriman might have to remind themselves of that, since the quaint and rustic store looks like a throwback to simpler times. It remains an enigma in 2011, serving as a general store and a museum – all in the same... Read More »
