Newport, TN

About Newport

• • Country singer-songwriter, Carson Peters, hails from Newport.
• • The Cocke County Tomato Festival, celebrating local agriculture, originated here.
• • Its location on the Pigeon River established Newport as a trading hub.
• • Newport was once known as "The Rotten Apple" due to its lawless reputation.
• • The Great Flood of 1926 significantly impacted Newport's infrastructure.
• • Established in 1783, it was named for a river landing, Newport.
• • With just over 6,800 residents, it's smaller than nearby Sevierville.
• • Newport sits at 1,099 feet, nestled in the foothills of the Smokies.
• • Manufacturing provides employment for many Newport residents.
• • Newport has a relaxed, small-town feel with mountain charm.
• • The Tennessee Smokies, a Cubs AA affiliate, are the closest pro team.
• • Cocke County High School's football team has a storied rivalry with Greeneville.

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