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Hancock County, Tennessee

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. Kyles Ford WMAThe 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. Kyles Ford Mussel Shoals 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.

Liberty Farms Apple Cider Shed  Scenic

 Thorn Hill, TN     Hwy 131     -83.2602997, 36.4099197
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Century Star  Fueling Station Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     1200 Block of Hwy 31     -83.2423325, 36.4798508
Located on the former Wolf's store between Treadway and Sneedville. ...     more


Rose's Quilt Barn  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Kyles Ford Rd     -83.1892166, 36.5737801
On the Rose farm, you won't find roses. See cattle and the majestic Star in a Star at Rose's. ...     more


Ramsey's Place  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     3718 Hwy 31     -83.1180420, 36.5503197
Discover the beauty and majesty of old-time cattle farming along the river at Ramsey's farm in historic Sneedville ...     more


Ramsey's Quilt Barn  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     7743 Mulberry Gap Road     -83.3401566, 36.5464401
The Inlay Star on Ramsey's barn is befitting a full-time working farm. The Ramsey family farm produces cattle, tobacco and hay in the heart of Appalachia ...     more


Jubilee Community Center  Indoor Activities Arts & Crafts Shopping

 Sneedville, TN         -83.2181168, 36.5308113
Jubilee is a mountain community center that hosts youth and promotes rural Appalachian art and education. Here you'll find the Clinch Artists' Co-O ...     more


Hoskin's Quilt Barn  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     River Road     -83.3837204, 36.5701790
The Hoskin's farm produces cattle and hay high atop Atlanthus Hill. See Album Star as you enjoy the beautiful countryside. ...     more


Horton's Quilt Barn  Scenic

 Vardy, TN     Horton Ford Road     -82.9878693, 36.5741386
It's hard to blaze a trail down this winding country road the meanders along the Clinch river to the Horton's farm. But once you arrive ...     more


Harrison's Dawn Star  Shopping

 Sneedville, TN     1200 Block of Main St     -83.2191315, 36.5283203
Discover the majestic beauty of rural Appalachia as you gaze into the Dawn Star, located at Sneedville in the heart of rural Appalachia. ...     more


Sneedville-Hancock Recreation Center  Physical Recreation Indoor Activities Outdoor Activities

 Sneedville, TN     418 Harrison St     -83.2154922, 36.5249290
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Greene's Cattle and Cane  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     1400 block of Roberts Rd     -83.1929932, 36.5232582
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&# ...     more


Goober's Run Farm  Historic Sites and Museums

 Sneedville, TN     Big Sycamore Creek Road     -83.2856827, 36.5497704
Visit this historic homestead property located in Snake Hollow on the back side of Newman's Ridge in Hancock county. Newman's Ridge is the area ...     more


Cookies' Restaurant 

 Sneedville, TN     268 New Jail St,     -83.2160568, 36.5298805
Cookie's Restaurant is a traditional style cafe and they're ready to serve you lunch after a long day of sightseeing. ...     more


Collins' Melungeon Star Quilt Barn  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Hwy 31     -83.2025528, 36.5428391
The Collins family is one of the oldest Melungeon families to have settled in the Kyles Ford area. Collins Melungeon Star represents the ...     more


Collingsworth / Rhea Quilt Barn  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Blackwater Road     -83.1984787, 36.5728798
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 ...     more


Clinch-Powell Community Kitchen  Shopping Arts & Crafts

 Thorn Hill, TN     271 Highway 131     -83.2305832, 36.4220505
The Clinch-Powell Community Kitchen is a working food processing and packaging facility in the rural community that assists local farmers and producers ...     more


Kyles Ford Auction Company  Antiques Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Kyles Ford Rd     -83.1207352, 36.5503502
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Byrd's Quilt Barn  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Sinks Road     -83.1872482, 36.5398407
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 s ...     more


Bledsoe's Quilt Barn  Scenic Historic Sites and Museums

 Kyles Ford, TN     Hwy 31     -83.0390472, 36.5728493
Kyle's Ford, one of the most biologically diverse regions of the world, is home to the historic Bledsoe homestead. ...     more


Antrican's Quilt Barn  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     3400 Cantwell Valley rd     -83.2835388, 36.4464989
The beautiful barn at Antrican's farm is adorned by the Harvest Star. Explore the beauty of the Cantwell Valley or Clinch Mountain. ...     more


Cowboy Star at Elrod Falls  Physical Recreation Attractions Scenic Outdoor Activities Parks

 Sneedville, TN     Near Hwy 31 and Elrod Falls Road     -83.2474670, 36.4366608
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 ...     more


Candle In the Wind Studio  Scenic Arts & Crafts Shopping

 Kyles Ford, TN     1307 Alder Road     -83.1175919, 36.5394516
Tammra and Gil Russell share their wealth of creativity, imagination, skill, and experience through their artwork. ...     more


River Place on the Clinch at Kyles Ford WMA  Accessible by Water Bird Watching Physical Recreation Scenic Lodging Arts & Crafts Shopping Outdoor Activities

 Kyles Ford, TN     2788 Highway 70     -83.0421829, 36.5698204
Visit River Place on the Clinch general store and cafe, float down the lazy Clinch River. ...     more


Southern's Quilt Barn  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     300 Mulberry Gap Rd     -83.2269211, 36.5907707
Southern's is a working cattle farm. This family's barn is adorned by the Clinch Star to represent the rural community that supports their full-time ...     more


River Place Barn  Lodging Music Arts & Crafts Shopping Outdoor Activities

 Kyles Ford, TN     2788 Hwy 70     -83.0423203, 36.5697632
Look for the Tree of Life quilt block on the barn near the River Place on the Clinch cabins. ...     more


Clinch River Conservation Center  Accessible by Water Bird Watching Physical Recreation Indoor Activities Attractions Scenic Lodging Outdoor Activities

 Eidson, TN     3225 Hwy 70     -83.0390472, 36.5646896
Turkey Tracks quilt pattern is found on the building next to the Clinch River Conservation and Retreat Center. ...     more


River Place on the Clinch Outfitters  Accessible by Water Bird Watching Physical Recreation Scenic Outdoor Activities

 Kyles Ford, TN     2788 Hwy 70     -83.0421829, 36.5698204
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. ...     more

Hancock Barn Mural  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Hwy 33     -83.3699493, 36.4950981
This beautiful full size barn mural was designed and painted by local students and volunteers to honor their community. ...     more

Chinquapin  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Chinquapin Rd     -83.2566528, 36.4785309
Find Five Crosses quilt block at this site. ...     more

Diamond Star  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Arch Wolfe Rd     -83.3042221, 36.5047493
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Capital Star  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Hwy 33     -83.2323914, 36.5108109
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Mountain Star  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     300 Mulberry Gap Rd     -83.2269211, 36.5907707
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Double Wedding Ring  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Sinks Rd     -83.1832199, 36.5308113
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Moon and Stars  Scenic

 Sneedville, TN     Hwy 66     -83.1681595, 36.5057907
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Snodgrass Tractor Shed  Scenic

 Kyles Ford, TN     Hwy 33     -83.0519333, 36.5605011
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