Clinch Mountain Lookout Restaurant has been a land mark for almost 60 years. The restaurant overlooks the beautiful Cherokee Lake and boasts many beautiful sunrises. 4 log cabin rentals line the mountain side for your lodging needs. They have a Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, and decks overlooking the lake. We feature southern home cooking biscuits and gravy, country fried steak and country ham. Also breakfast is served all day. Our restaurant is famous for “Vinegar Pie” which is known all over the world. We have been featured on several television programs. Mountain Sweet Shop is housed in our Restaurant.

View the detailed, Cherry and Philip Acuff Not Barn Yesterday mural across from the Washburn Grocery. Washburn High School art students under the direction of their teacher Carmalitta Dixson painted this full size mural in 2002.