Newport TN Real Estate, Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
Come and Discover the Natural Beauty of Newport TN's Lake and Mountain Real Estate 
Newport, TN is about 10 miles southeast of an area that was once known as "Forks-of-the-River". This was an apt name, since Newport is located along the Pigeon River, where the Great Smoky Mountain Foothills make their way into the French Broad and the Nolichucky drainage basins. Breathtakingly beautiful, the official Great Smoky Mountains National Park has its boundary about ten miles to the south of the town. Newport's History from Ancient Times to Modern Centuries ago, the Great Indian Warpath ran through what is now Newport, leading to ancient hunting grounds favored by the Cherokee, who once inspired fear but eventually made peace with locals. In the year 1880, a Canadian by the name of Alexander Arthur came to the area with ambitious plans to log the Pigeon Valley via a series of dams that would take the beautiful logs from the higher elevation all of the way down to Knoxville. While the residents tried to warn him of the volatile nature of the river, all of the man's financial dreams were washed away when less than a decade latter a cloudburst let forth a flood that broke down the dam and ended the company virtually overnight. Newport, TN in the Present Day Today, Newport TN still offers a great deal of charm and promise. As a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, the area is attractive to potential home buyers for a number of reasons, including its temperate climate, a laid back personality and a low cost of living. The people who live in Newport all band together as a community. Newport is the county seat of Cocke County and offers folks a great Newport TN real estate within an easy commute to a number of more metropolitan areas. Newport Attractions and Entertainment from Outdoor Activities to Pigeon Forge Newport TN offers a wealth of attractions for residents and tourists alike. These include a total of four different state or national forests (Great Smoky Mountains National park, Martha Sundquist Forest, Appalachian Trail and Cherokee National Forest) and three nearby rivers – the Pigeon, French Broad and the Nolichucky. Obviously, outdoors activities like hiking, swimming, boating and kayaking are popular. There are a number of nearby golf courses available and Newport is a great way to kick back and unwind from the world's typical hustle and bustle. Newport homes are also within an easy driving distance of some of the regions most world famous attractions, including: Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. This opens up a number of exciting entertainment options like: The Healthy Outdoor Lifestyle & Living in Newport TN Most of the people who call Newport home are the kind of people who will invite you over to dinner and send you home with a big smile on your face and a full belly. People are closely connected and the community is tightly knit. Music is a hugely important part of the local culture, and just about everywhere you turn you'll find a site just as likely to make its way onto a postcard. Many who think they're just stopping by to visit find that they can't bring themselves to leave! Newport Fast Facts and Local Real Estate Information
- Population (2009)--7,550
- Median household income (2009)--$22,721
- Median price of Newport homes and condos: $107,872
- Elevation: 1055 feet
- 5.41 square miles
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