Historic Downtowns dot the corridor, and the area is the cradle of the American Craft Revival, filled with artisans and craftsmen throughout the region, and concentrated in areas like the 8-mile loop of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community in Gatlinburg. This region is of course steeped in the history of Native Americans, including the independence, oppression and rebirth of the Cherokee Nation. There is a rich Civil War history along the Byway, with the National Campground in Loudon County and Andrew Johnson's deep roots in Greeneville and the Reconstruction. This area is home to birthplace of country music with the likes of Dolly Parton in Sevier County and the Carter sisters in Washington County, as well as the storytelling capital in Jonesborough with annual festivals and gatherings of the most talented American troubadours. The eclectic mix of points of interest is what makes the Great Smoky Mountains Byway so distinctive.
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