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Lenoir, TN Area Guide

Discover beauty in Lenoir City!  Lenoir City is located in Loudon County, Tennessee and is known for its rich history, exciting attractions, fun festivals, and amazing parks and recreational opportunities.  Enjoy the annual Rockin’ the Docks festival at Fort Loudon Lake, delicious delicatessens and eateries located throughout the city, and choice shopping at one of Lenoir City’s many first-rate stores.  Located on the Tennessee River, there’s always something exciting for you and your family to do in Lenoir City.   To learn more about this wondrous eastern Tennessee city, please visit the official Lenoir City website at: http://www.lenoircitygov.com

History

In the early 19th century, an East Tennessee pioneer by the name of Judge David Campbell laid claim to part of what is now Lenoir City, where he had built a log cabin and a gristmill.  Soon, General William B. Lenoir’s family moved into the area when the General’s service in the Battle of Kings Mountain in the American Revolutionary War bought him a share of 5,000 acres of land in what would become Lenoir City.  David Campbell and Alexander Outlaw filed a case against Lenoir in court, arguing that they had already laid claim to the area.  The case was settled in 1809 in favor of Lenoir who deeded the land to his son William Ballard Lenoir who built a large plantation on the land.  Lenoir also operated several small-scale industries, including a sawmill and flour mill. In the early 1830s, one of the earliest mills in the south was build along the banks of Town Creek.  This was to become the Lenoir Cotton Mill.  In 1855, the first railroad came into the area, a depot was built on the Lenoir estate and the community of Lenoir Station developed around it.

On June 20, 1863, during the Civil War, a Union scouting expedition led by General William P. Sanders arrived at Lenoir Station after having failed to destroy the railroad trestle at Loudon. Sanders burned the depot as well as the Lenoirs' sawmill and flour mill. He spared the cotton mill, since there were few such mills in the area to provide cloth for the army.  After the Civil War, the Lenoir family greatly helped with the rebuilding effort in the Lenoir City area.  The Lenoir City Company brought in new industries including the Bass Foundry and Machine Shop.  This was an organization that eventually built cars for the Southern Railroad Company under the Lenoir Car Works. In 1906, Charles H. Bacon established Loudon County’s first significant industry, a hosiery mill.  In 1907, Lenoir City was incorporated.

In 1910, Lenoir City’s employed several hundred workers in its various mills and though the railroad company. Beginning in the 1930s, a series of federal government projects provided a boost to Lenoir City's economy, including the Tennessee Valley Authority's construction of Fort Loudoun Dam and reservoir and the creation of the Interstate Highway System.  For this and much more information on Lenoir City’s rich history, please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenoir_City,_Tennessee#History.

Attractions and Activities

Dead Man's Farm
Get your screams at Dead Man’s Farm!  This horrifying attraction is located on a real farm designed to test your limits, shock your senses and bring out your deepest fear.  Enjoy the Haunted House and the Haunted Hayride and discover what thousands of people are talking about!  A portion of all proceeds benefit the Loudon County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad.  Please visit the Dead Man’s Farm official website for more details.  http://www.deadmansfarm.com/Home_1B5H.php

Tennessee Valley Winery

The Tennessee Valley Winery is an award-winning winery offers a bold selection of over twenty wines ranging from Cynthiana and Cabernet Sauvignon to Muscadine, as well as a delightful selection of fruit wines.  Discover what has won the Tennessee Valley Winery over 800 awards from the East Coast the West Coast and everywhere in between.  Please click here to find out this and more about the Tennessee Valley Winery.  http://www.tnvalleywine.com/

Fort Loudon Marina
Located on the beautiful Fort Loudon Lake, the Fort Loudon Marina offers visitors and residents alike a variety of recreational items for you to experience.  Rent boats and marine recreational items for the day or weekend and discover what gives Fort Loudon Marina the tradition of service and quality that is noted across Tennessee.  To find out more about Fort Loudon Marina, please visit their official website at: http://www.fortloudonmarina.com/about_us.htm

Parks and Recreation

Lenoir City is home to a dedicated Parks and Recreation Department that serves all of its citizen’s needs.  From incredible athletic and aquatic programs and facilities to beautiful parks, Lenoir City has got you covered.  Wander along dappled paths or watch the kids play on one of Lenoir City’s safe playgrounds.  For more information about Lenoir City’s Parks and Recreation programs or rental information, please visit the Parks and Recreation Department’s official home page.
http://www.lenoircitygov.com/parks.html