About Blount County, TN

I recently began a series of blogs about The Magic That is East Tennessee and focused on Blount County . - home to many truly amazing cities and town including Alcoa, Friendsville, Louisville, Maryville (the largest), Rockford, Townsend and Walland.

Although I could truly go on forever about what makes this area special, I thought I would list just TEN of my favorite reasons.

#1. ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS!

Blount County is located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and one-third of the county lies in the national park.

Residents enjoy the peaceful solitude of the mountain lifestyle and the majestic awe of the landscape on a daily basis.

Is it any wonder this area is so popular?

Whether it's staring at the mountains from their back
deck while sipping morning driving to work there is
truly no words for the experience of living and
loving East Tennessee!

And That's Just the #1 Reason!

So Stay Tuned as I take you on a wonderful
journey of the Magic that is Blount County...

As a REALTOR® , I am very often asked "What Is So Special About East Tennessee?" There are so many great areas to live in East Tennessee - each rich with beauty and traditions - that the choices are many! But why exactly do such a large number of people choose this area as their permanent, second or retirement home? That‘s not an easy question to answer in few words, so that I have decided to do a series of blogs highlighting each area and it's special magic!

The Abrams Falls Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers one of the best day hikes for those seeking a mountain waterfall experience.

The hike is a pleasant five mile round-trip excursion that takes you alongside Abrams Creek through a deep hardwood and rhododendron forest. The well used trail offers a moderate amount of climbs over root, rocks and ridges, and can be a bit slippery after a rainfall, but should not be too strenuous for the average walker.

The highlight of the trail is the beautiful Abrams Falls. Although the falls are only twenty feet in height, they carry the highest volume of water of any waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

And the combination of large water volume, a beautiful deep pool below the drop, and relatively easy access make Abrams Falls one of the most photographed waterfalls in the Smokies.

Plan at least four hours for the complete trip as you'll want to stop and take photographs along the way. Those not used to trail hiking may also have to pause for brief rests here and there on some of the longer climbs. And of course, you'll want to linger at the falls to enjoy the sight, sound, and smell of this wonder of nature.

To get there from the Townsend Tennessee park entrance, take a right at "the wye" onto Laurel Creek Road. In seven miles, you will enter Cades Cove. The road becomes one way at this point, and you will have to drive five miles to the far side of the Cades Cove Loop. In times of high park usage, this can take up to an hour.

A short road will take you to the Abrams Falls Trail parking area, which can accommodate many automobiles. The trailhead is on the westernmost side of the lot.

Be sure to carry water and other necessities for the four hour round-trip. Also, be prepared to say "hello" to a lot of fellow park visitors, as the trail is heavily used during peak times.

If you only have time to take one hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Abrams Falls Trail is in the top five. It's a great way to experience what the park has to offer up close and personal!

Perhaps nothing is more breathtaking then the beautiful fall colors in East, TN. What better way to celebrate the fall season than the Foothills Fall Festival. The Foothills Fall Festival is fun filled celebration that takes place on Friday October 16th - Sunday October 18th.

The Foothills Fall Festival is filled with fun-filled events and has something for all ages including:

• Musical events (tickets currently sold out)- Theater in the Park in Maryville -see www.FoothillsFallFestival.com for schedule of events.
  
• Family Adventure Land - Maryville Green Way in Maryville, TN - featuring 16 acres of attractions, shows, activities, and inflatable games.
  
• ArtWay Show - Downtown Maryville - containing over 85 artists and craftsman

What: The City of Maryville's Foothills Fall Festival

When: Festival Dates: October 16, 17, and 18

Where: Theater in the ParAdmission is FREE to the ArtWay Showcase and the family

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