Hancock County, Tennessee
Mahala "Big Haley" Mullins was the notorious matron of a clan of moonshiners that lived on Newman's Ridge. Her scandalous girth, gumption, and tenacity at moonshining both scandalized and amused many in her day.
The year of the first settlement of the area is uncertain. Some historians set the date at 1795 while others cite evidence of settlers receiving grants to the land much earlier. Predating all of these, however, were the people known as Melungeons who were encountered by French traders in the mountains of east Tennessee in the late 1600's. All evidence points to the fact that these unique people were long ensconced on Newman's Ridge when the first settlers made their way to the land now known as Hancock County. Hancock's relative isolation has preserved the beauty of the area, a rural quality, and many traditions of Appalachian culture.
Today, Hancock County's magnificent setting offers its visitors a new experience at every turn of the winding roads leading into this most isolated and tranquil county in the State of Tennessee.
Explore the rich history and biodiversity of Hancock County as it stretches from Clinch Mountain on its southern border to Newman's Ridge and the Powell Mountains to the north where it lies against the southwestern border of Virginia. Start with a picnic at Elrod Falls, or enjoy the drive along the Clinch and Powell rivers, bearing witness to one of the world's most renowned and ecologically diverse bodies of water.Advanced search results
Clinch River Conservation Center Link featured
www.clinchriverecotourism.com
Turkey Tracks quilt pattern is found on the building next to the Clinch River Conservation and Retreat Center.
River Place on the Clinch at Kyles Ford WMA Link featured
Visit River Place on the Clinch general store and cafe, rent a canoe and float down the lazy Clinch River.
River Place on the Clinch Outfitters Link featured
Crossed canoes quilt pattern is found at River Place where you can rent canoes, kayaks, rafts and float tubes for your adventure down the Clinch River.
Antrican's Quilt Barn
The beautiful barn at Antrican's farm is adorned by the Harvest Star. Explore the beauty of the Cantwell Valley or Clinch Mountain.
Bledsoe's Quilt Barn
Kyle's Ford, one of the most biologically diverse regions of the world, is home to the historic Bledsoe homestead.
Byrd's Quilt Barn
The only place in East Tennessee you can see the Bethlehem Star. Enjoy the beauty of God's Country and stop in Byrd's for a gander at the Bethlehem star.
Candle In the Wind Studio
Tammra and Gil Russell share their wealth of creativity, imagination, skill, and experience through their artwork.
Century Star
Located on the former Wolf's store between Treadway and Sneedville.
Clinch-Powell Community Kitchen
The Clinch-Powell Community Kitchen is a working food processing and packaging facility in the rural community that assists local farmers and producers
Collingsworth / Rhea Quilt Barn
Enjoy the colors of the Capitol Star at Collingsworth/Rhea barn, rivaled only by the beauty of the fall East Tennessee colors along the AQT
Collins Quilt Barn
The Collins family is one of the oldest Melungeon families that settled in the Kyles Ford area.
Cookies' Restaurant
Cookie's Restaurant had a fire and is temporarily closed. The quilt square was not damaged and will be displayed when the restaurant reopens.
Drinnon Quilt Barn
Located near Sneedville, this waypoint along the Appalachian Quilt Trail is part of Hancock County, Tennessee within the East TN region.
Elrod Falls
East Tennessee's best-kept secret and Hancock County's hidden treasure. Swimming hole, recreation area, and a 3-stage waterfall at over 100-ft in height.
Goober's Run Farm
Visit this historic homestead property located in Snake Hollow on the back side of Newman's Ridge in Hancock county.
Greene Quilt Barn
Located in Sneedville, this waypoint along the Appalachian Quilt Trail is part of Hancock County, Tennessee within the East TN region.
Greene's Cattle and Cane
Greene's barn majestically adorns the graceful rolling hills of Greene's cattle farm in the heart of Melungeon country. Cattle's not all you&#
Hancock Barn Mural
This beautiful full size barn mural was designed and painted by local students and volunteers to honor their community.
Harrison's Supply
Discover the majestic beauty of rural Appalachia as you gaze into the Dawn Star, located at Sneedville in the heart of rural Appalachia.
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