- May 20, 2019
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Lewis County Tennessee has always been a destination for seekers and explorers. Early explores and settlers traveled through the lands that became Lewis County on the historic Natchez Trace, including Meriwether Lewis for whom the county is named. In the 1700’s and 1800’s, many early travelers on this route of southern and westward settlement decided to stay and claim their place in the county’s rich bottomlands and hardwood forests located along pristine streams. Prior to their arrival, the Cherokees called this rich and abundant area home.
The next group to come were the Swiss who settled the New Switzerland Historic Township in 1895. Their new community was platted in perfect squares with wide streets in keeping with Swiss traditions. Settlers from Germany also arrived during this period and organized Hohenwald – The City of High Forests. In 1897 the towns merged. Hohenwald became the [...]
- May 19, 2019
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Anchored by the Farmers Market Pavilion and Downtown Green to the south and the historic Rose Center to the north, Morristown’s historic district is home to a diverse variety of businesses. You’ll find the Concert on the Green series at the Downtown Green on the first Fridays of May through October. Food trucks, craft beer, and regional artisans selling their creations add to the festive atmosphere of the evening.
Rose Center for the Arts is the artistic and cultural hub of the area. Their gift shop, featuring the work of many diverse artisans, is the perfect place to find that one-of-a-kind item. The award-winning Mountain Makins festival takes over the center the 4th weekend in October. Named the Best Festival in the Southeast, it showcases the very best of Appalachian folk-life culture with a multitude of artisans and crafters, entertainment, and delicious food.
