MACA is a non-profit local arts agency serving Monroe County and the surrounding counties of East Tennessee. In addition to offering a variety of different professional programs as a part of an annual performing season, MACA works with area schools, churches and civic organizations to provide arts education programs, artist residencies and more. MACA is a 501c(3) organization.

The Monroe Area Council for the Arts hosts the beautiful Delectable Mountains quilt pattern.

Stop by the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains for free maps of the Skyway and the Cherokee National Forest, Skyway driving conditions and local area souvenirs and gifts. The Visitor Center displays the AQT quilt block, "Crossed Paws".

"Our friendly staff can help you plan your trip, find good restaurants, locate a waterfall to enjoy, reserve a campsite (1-877-444-6777), or any other special need you may have."

The Cherohala Skyway has 15 scenic overlooks and the trip across the skyway takes approximately 2 hours, 25 miles long in Tennessee and 19 miles long in North Carolina. Along the way you will find picnic sites, trailheads for hiking. Visit the Cherohala Skyway website for more information (www.cherohala.org).

STAR's Executive Director's mother, Edith Kimes is an avid quilter. Together with some of the staff, she came up with this variation of the Lone Star pattern which features a silhouette of horse and human--reflecting the healing power of the bond. This was a gift from Edith to her daughter.

STAR (Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding) is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to foster personal achievement by providing therapeutic experiences using horse related activities for persons with disabilities or other special challenges.

The Loudon County Visitors Bureau is located in Lenoir City, just off I-75 at exit 81 (Hwy 321). Loudon County is called the Lakeway to the Smokies, and the Visitors Bureau is a welcome stop for Smoky Mountain travelers and other visitors to East Tennessee. Highway 321 is dotted with great eateries, shopping, hotels and a host of other amenities for the traveler. The nearby Fort Loudon Lake area is home to a beautiful ciyt park (Lenoir City Park), the Watts Bar Belle Riverboat and several festivals including Rockin' the Docks and the Lenoir City Arts and Crafts Festival. Loudon County agritourism attractions like TN Valley Winery, Sweetwater Valley Cheese Farm and Quae Tae Me Sheep Far give tourists a chance to experience farm life and to learn about farming traditions. In Loudon County you also can follow one of our trails - Appalachian Quilt Trail, Civil War Trail, Hwy 11 Antique Trail - or blaze your own, enjoying our historic downtowns, lake activities, events and festivals. The Visitors Bureau has a wealth of information on area attractions, day trip ideas, accommodations and events.

Welcome to the Tennessee Valley Winery. We strive to bring you the very best in Tennessee wines. Our wines have won over 800 awards from California to New York and everywhere in between. We offer a selection of around twenty-five different wines ranging from Cynthiana and Cabernet Sauvignon to Muscadine and a selection of fruit wines. We even have a wonderful Honey Mead. For a complete listing of our wines with prices, please click the wine links to the left.

Look for the Grape Basket quilt pattern at TN Valley Winery.

This barn was originally built by Cas Woods in 1942 and later sold to the Catletts. The beautiful red barn is the property of James Wilcox, and has recently been repainted and landscaped. The family knows the square as Wade's Bow Tie as it was made for Wade as a baby by his grandmother. Wade tragically died at 26 months old before he could enjoy it, so it has great sentimental value to the family. The original quilt was passed down to Janie Catlett and has been preserved since that time. The square was made, painted and hung by the Greenback Historical Society, Inc., a non-profit organization.

This barn was originally built by Cas Woods in 1942 and later sold to the Catletts. The beautiful red barn is the property of James Wilcox, and has recently been repainted and landscaped.

Owners John and Celia Harrison have created a fun-filled agritourism experience for visitors-with farm tours, an area for viewing the cheese factory and a farm store. Sweetwater Valley Farm is located in the dairy-rich Sweetwater Valley in the heart of Southeast Tennessee and is one of the few farms in the country producing fine farmstead cheese. Because the cheese maker controls the process from cow to consumer, farmstead cheese is recognized for its exceptional quality. There is nothing artificial in Sweetwater Valley Farm cheddar - just high-quality milk and an old-fashioned approach to cheese making. The farm produces a wide selection of cheddar as well as specialty gourmet cheeses.

A sixth-generation farmer, John is dedicated to giving everyone a chance to experience farm life. So come enjoy a day on the farm and visit the many other attractions in the area, like the award-winning Tennessee Valley winery and historic downtown Loudon.

The Grove Building is located at the intersection of Grove Street and Highway 11. This intersection is in the heart of downtown Loudon within walking distance of great eateries, shopping and historic buildings. The Loudon County Courthouse (circa 1872) is directly across the street from the quilt square and inspired the quilt pattern selected for this location. Just behind the courthouse is the Carmichael Inn Restaurant, which has unique museum boards in the lobby telling the history of this log structure and the adjacent Orme Wilson Building. R.T. Wilson - who legend says was the inspiration for the character Rhett Butler in Gone Withe the Wind - began his vast financial empire here in Loudon. The Grove Building is only a short drive away from other quilt squares at Sweetwater Valley Farm and Tennessee Valley Winery.

The Grove Building is in the heart of historic downtown Loudon surrounded by unique shopping, dining and antiques.

Step in the doors of the Greenback Drug Store and step back in time. Built after the fire of 1923, the drug store was run by pharmacist "Doc" Cook until his death and then by his son and son-in-law, Fred Cook and Dessler Byerley. Like most drug stores at that time, there was a soda fountain where patrons could order up their favorite treat and pass the time with neighbors. The hot dogs with chili were a local favorite. The business now operates as a successful diner, but the Greenback Drug Store has kept its name, the soda fountain seating, and the legendary friendly atmosphere. By the way, you can still order a hot dog with Mrs. Cook's traditional chili.

www.visitloudoncounty.com www.civilwartrails.org Greenback Museum Hours Th - Sat 10 am to 2 pm