EPISODE · Aug 26, 2023 · 1H 2M
Tazewell, TN - We Explore the Cumberland Gap (not the Saloon Girl)
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Welcome to Tazewell, Tennessee! Located in the Cumberland Gap, the town is about 45 minutes north of Knoxville on the northern slope of Wallen Ridge. The Cumberland Gap was once referred to as the "Gateway to the West." It is the only continuous pass in the Cumberland Mountain ridgeline as was used by settlers to travel into the western frontiers of Tennessee and Kentucky. Tazewell was laid out in 1802 or 1803 and was chosen as the county seat of Claiborne County in 1804. The area offers numerous recreational activities including camping, boating, and hiking. We hope you enjoy our visit to Tazewell!Small Town News--whose headline is it, anyway? @SmallTownNewsImprov
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Welcome to Tazewell, Tennessee! Located in the Cumberland Gap, the town is about 45 minutes north of Knoxville on the northern slope of Wallen Ridge. The Cumberland Gap was once referred to as the "Gateway to the West." It is the only continuous pass in the Cumberland Mountain ridgeline as was used by settlers to travel into the western frontiers of Tennessee and Kentucky. Tazewell was laid out in 1802 or 1803 and was chosen as the county seat of Claiborne County in 18...
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