See and hear the history of Butler and Watauga Lake. The museum depicts early life and the history in the mountains, featuring artifacts from the Indians, Civil War, and home life through 1948 when the gates of Watauga Dam were closed.

The Museum tells the story of "the town that wouldn't drown" through exhibits of items saved by the residents, and by tales of former residents. Let them tell you of life in a small town in the mountains of NE Tennessee.

Walk down Main Street and peer into the General Store or see if you've received any mail at the post office. Chat with friends at the BlueBird Tea Room or see who is getting a haircut at Stout's Barber shop.

The Tobacco Barn was built in 1934 with lumber cut from the farm then owned by Hollaway Family. The roof was originally handmade chestnut shingles. The original roof was replaced with a metal roof in the late 1960’s and is still in place today.

Take a scenic drive to Shady Valley to see the beautiful Cathedral Window quilt pattern on Buckles Barn.

Dating back to the early 1900s, this farm is still raising chickens and goats. The quilt square was crafted by the Rickard family.

See this eye-catching pattern in Jefferson City, TN.