Location:	Newport
County:	Cocke
State:	Tennessee
Area Code:	423
Zip Code:	37821

Map of County Seat,
Newport, TN
35.963318, -83.196542

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Location:	Cocke County
State:	Tennessee
Area Code:	423
Zip Codes:	37713 37722 37727 37753 37821 37843

 Cocke County

Quick Links:

Cocke County Quick Facts from the bureau of statistics
Cocke County Demographics from the state of Tennessee

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"Cocke County lies in the shape of a triangle with its base resting on the Great Smoky Mountain. It is bounded on the north and northeast by Hamblen and Greene Counties, and on the west and southwest by Sevier and Jefferson. It has an area of about 540 square miles. It is traversed by the French Broad and Big Pigeon Rivers which form a junction a short distance above the mouth of the Nolachucky. These streams, with their tributaries, afford an abundance of water and water power." --Excerpt: Goodspeed's History of Cocke County

[Read Cocke County history]

Many corner churches are the thriving cultural centers of their community. In addition to their regular devotional services, Cocke County's churches host picnic gatherings, gospels, and tent revivals. [See Cocke County's churches]

Located along the Tennessee Valley Technology Corridor, Cocke County, TN is also a great place to seat your business/industry.
[See Cocke County Business Information]

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Cocke County Relocation info

• Professional Movers: Many area van lines are listed at FreeMovingQuote.com >>
  
  
• Rentals:
  • Van Rental - Google Map Results
  • Car Rental - Google Maps results
    
    
• Lodgings:
  • Hotels & Motels: Rogersville | Jefferson City | Morristown | Knoxville
  • Rented Rooms & Apartments/Houses
    
    
• Drivers License/ Division of Motor Vehicles/County Clerk:
  • Cocke County Clerk " 110 Main St " Rogersville, TN 37857 " (423) 272-7002
    
    
• Voter Registration & Information:
  • Administrator of Elections
  • See also Tennessee Secretary of State Division of Elections
  • Map of Cocke County's Voting Districts
    
    
• Local Utilities:
  • Newport Water, Sewer, Phone, Cable, Gas & Power

• Local Taxes | State Taxes | Business Taxes
  
  
• Cocke County Branch Banks
  
  
• Nearest Airports: Knoxville | Tri-Cities | Chattanooga
• Nearest Port: Knoxville Port of Entry Information for Travelers
• Nearest Major Port: Memphis, TN
• Nearest Greyhound Bus Station
  

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Hospitals/Medical Centers In/Near Cocke County :

• Lakeway Regional Hospital
• Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System
• Cherokee Health System - Cocke County Locations
• Jefferson Memorial Hospital
• Baptist Hospital of East TN

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Cocke County Government

View information for Cocke County Public Libraries " Schools " State Parks " Driver's License Stations " County Clerks " Hospitals " Historic Sites " Wineries " State Parks Golf Courses " B20 & E85 (++Ethanol) Fueling Stations " Cocke County Government Website

Local Business

Newport/Cocke County Chamber

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Cocke County Things to Do:

• Smoky Mountain National Park
  
  
• Tennessee Smokies Baseball
  
  
• Ober Gatlinburg Attractions & Vacation Information
  
  
• Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre - Gatlinburg, TN
  
  
• Pigeon Forge Attractions & Vacation Information
  
  
• Dollywood & SplashCountry
  
  
• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  
  
• Tennessee's die-hard UT sports fans have been known to travel great distances to support their favorite sport, team, or athlete but Cocke County 's UT Volunteers ("Vols") fans consider themselves lucky in that they can be at campus in Knoxville in as little as a half an hour (in optimal traffic conditions). To beat the rush, many choose to arrive early in the day and "tailgate" with friends and fellow fans on game day. Although the actual game may not take place until the evening, for some fans, a UT game is no less than an all-day-affair and a great way to break bread, relax, and socialize.
  
  
• Nascar fans have a straight shot to Bristol Motor Speedway in under two hours.

See other area Things to Do:

• Things to Do in Sevier County
• Things to Do in Jefferson County
• Things to Do in Hamblen County
• Things to Do in Grainger County

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Cocke County Churches

• Cocke County Churches

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Cocke County History

"Cocke County lies in the shape of a triangle with its base resting on the Great Smoky Mountain. It is bounded on the north and northeast by Hamblen and Greene Counties, and on the west and southwest by Sevier and Jefferson. It has an area of about 540 square miles. It is traversed by the French Broad and Big Pigeon Rivers which form a junction a short distance above the mouth of the Nolachucky. These streams, with their tributaries, afford an abundance of water and water power." --Excerpt: The Goodspeed's History of Cocke County

"In 1797 the Tennessee General Assembly created Cocke County from Jefferson County, naming the new county in honor of William Cocke, a Revolutionary War soldier who supported the establishment of the State of Franklin, helped write Tennessee's first state constitution, and served as one of the state's initial U.S. senators. 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. Although Cocke County settlers had few violent encounters with Native Americans, most early settlers located near one of several forts in the area: William Whitson's fort, Abraham McKay's fort, Wood's fort, or John Huff's fort.

The creation of Cocke County gave local citizens better access to courts, and made it easier to attend general musters and elections. The first county court was held in the home of Daniel Adams. After some controversy, the county seat was located on fifty acres of land on the French Broad River donated by John Gilliland, the son of the original settler. The town was named New Port, and construction began immediately on a log courthouse. In 1828 a new brick courthouse was built."--Excerpt: The Tennessee Encyclopedia

Nationally recognized historical locations in Cocke County