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Loudon County Courthouse Loudon, TN Loudon County Chamber of Commerce Event held at Lenoir City Park on the shore front of Fort Loudoun Lake
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Loudon, TN
and an elevation change from 1,962 feet above sea level to 877, this desolate stretch of road crosses the Tennessee/North Carolina state line near Deals Gap and is not for the squeamish. On the way, stop off at Greene’s Classic Cars on Highway 11 in Lenoir City where classic street rods and muscle cars rule. If the adrenaline rush of slaying the Dragon leaves you wanting more, pick up nearby TN Hwy 165 and stop off at the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center, your first stop for souvenirs, driving conditions and maps. A national Scenic Byway, the Cherohala Skyway crosses through the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee and the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina. Take a drive above the clouds on the mile-high Cherohala Skyway. Nestled in the Sweetwater Valley between Philadelphia and Loudon is a working dairy farm where you can tour and watch the cheese-making process (weather permitting), Sweetwater Valley Farm. Children and adults learn the “Udder Story” at this educational and agricultural venue where dairy farming is part of everyday life. 80 | At Home Tennessee • October 2011
A visit to a Tennessee winery always means you meet some of the nicest people in the state. At the Tennessee Valley Winery, 15606
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Loudon is often referred to as ‘Mayberry’ and we are proud of that fact because it means people feel at home and it’s a place where everyone knows everybody else, practically,” —retired Loudon County Director Stephanie Myers
Hotchkiss Valley Rd. E., Loudon, a sip will tell you why this agri-tourism attraction has won over 800 awards nationwide. More than 20 wines ranging from Cabernet Sauvignon to the sweet Muscadine will tantalize your
taste buds. Call 865.986.5147 or visit online at tnvalleywine.com to find out more about upcoming Music on the Mountain and other events. Also known as “Linkways to the Smokies,” Loudon County is home to eight championship golf courses. In addition to an array of courses designed to meet every skill level, the area also boasts several master planned waterfront golf communities including Tellico Village, Tennessee National, Rarity Bay and Rarity Pointe.
Live The golf and waterfront community at Rarity Pointe could be your new abode with homes designed in the English Manor style. Custom homes or villas have spectacular views of Tellico Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains and are only a stone’s throw from championship golf and miles of walking trails. www.raritypointe.com French Country architecture is at the heart of the master-planned resort-style community of Rarity Bay. Just 10 minutes west of Greenback, waterfront, water view and golf