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Experience 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. Hancock County’s magnificant 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.
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.
Its relative isolation has preserved both the beauty and rural quality of Hancock County. The population of the county stands at 6,725. There are 1,501 residents of the county seat of Sneedville.
Many residents of the South can trace part of their genealogical heritage to northeast Tennessee, and Hancock County provides a wealth of research material. Many descendants of those who first broke ground here are still living in the lush green mountains of Hancock County today. Family histories and connections have been passed down from the earliest to the most recent generations waiting to be shared with those whose ancestors once lived, married, or died in the area.
Experience the outdoors 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 renown and ecologically diverse bodies of water.
Wolf's Store
A long-time cornerstone of this rural community, Wolf's store provides necessities to the communities of Treadway and Sneedville and to visitors to the beautiful Elrod Falls area. 
Southern's Barn
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 working operation. If you're lucky, you might even see some ropin'
Rose's Barn
On the Rose farm, you won't find roses. See cattle and the majestic Star in a Star at Rose's.
Ramsey's Place
Sneedville, TN
Discover the beauty of old-time cattle farming along the river front at Ramsey's farm in historic Sneedville, Tennessee.
Ramsey's Barn
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.
Jubilee
Sneedville, TN
Jubilee is a mountain community center that hosts youth and promotes rural Appalachian art and education. Here you'll find the Clinch Artists' Co-Op and an Eight Point Star.
Hoskin's Barn
The Hoskin's farm produces cattle and hay high atop Atlanthus Hill. See Album Star as you enjoy the beautiful countryside.
Horton's Barn
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, you're sure to bask in the beauty of the Blazing
Hopkins' Barn
Be sure to view the Double Wedding Ring when you pass by the Hopkins' barn near Sneedville.
Harrison's Dawn Star
Sneedville, TN
Discover the majestic beauty of rural Appalachia as you gaze into the Dawn Star, located at Sneedville in the heart of rural Appalachia.
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'll find; stop in to see the sugar cane grow and buy some homemade
Goober's Run Farm
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 of East Tennessee where the Mulungeons made their home.
Cookie's Restaurant
Sneedville, TN
Cookie's Restaurant is a traditional style cafe and they're ready to serve you lunch after a long day of sightseeing.
Collins' Melungeon Star
The Collins family is one of the oldest Melungeon families to have settled in the Kyles Ford area. Collin's Melungeon Star represents the deep family history and Melungeon heritage that makes this area so unique.
Collingsworth / Rhea 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 Appalachian Quilt Trail.
Clinch-Powell Community Kitchen
Treadway, TN
The Clinch-Powell Community Kitchen is a working food processing and packaging facility in the rural community that assists local farmers and producers package their food and food products for purchase. This assistance is a community
Cate's Barn
Find the Star and Crown of East Tennessee on the Appalachian Quilt Trail, only at Cate's.
Byrd's 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.
Bledsoe's Barn in Kyles Ford
Kyle's Ford, one of the most biologically diverse regions of the world, is home to the Bledsoe homestead. Slow down and enjoy the drive across the mountain to this historic place and enjoy the Flying
Antrican's Barn
The beautiful barn at Antrican's farm is adorned by the Harvest Star. Stay awhile and explore the beauty of the Cantwell Valley or explore Clinch Mountain.
