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Cocke County is a county on the eastern border of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,999. [2] Its county seat is Newport. [3] Cocke County comprises the Newport, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Knoxville-Morristown-Sevierville, Tennessee Combined Statistical Area. [4]
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is touring the damage in Cocke County following the devastation of Hurricane Helene across the state Thursday morning. Lee will be meeting ...
Newport is a city in and the county seat of Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. [10] The population was 6,945 at the 2010 census, [11] down from 7,242 at the 2000 census. The estimated population in 2018 was 6,801. [12] Newport is located along the Pigeon River.
Welcome to Cocke County!… one of the most scenic destinations you will find anywhere. We are truly “The Adventure Side of the Smokies!” We invite you to experience our heart-warming hospitality and explore our breathtaking vistas including those in our Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Rain forced the closure of Interstate 40 East in Cocke County at exit 432 as high water from the Pigeon River threatened to overflow onto the interstate, said Tennessee Department of...
Alert from Cocke County TN EMA. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 105 to provide critical relief to victims of severe weather and flooding in Tennessee. He added that the state is ...
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE (9/29): Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis said there have been two confirmed deaths within the county. However, he said all other missing people were accounted for.
Cocke County, in upper East Tennessee, rests against the Great Smoky Mountains and is traversed by the French Broad and Big Pigeon Rivers. The first white settler was John Gilliland, who planted a corn crop at the mouth of the Pigeon River in 1783 to establish his claim to the land.
Whether you’re looking to go fishing, hiking or walk along nature trails, Cocke County is the place for your vacation. Located right outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’ll be only a couple of minutes from all of the fun places to explore in the Smokies, including hundreds of hiking trails, a few beautiful picnic areas and more.
Whether it’s paddling your own canoe, or enjoying a thrilling ride down the rapids – Cocke County is the place to be. Pack up your picnic basket and enjoy lunch in the middle of a wildflower patch.