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The Top 61 Happiest Mountain Towns in the Blue Ridge
Our quest to have our readers select the happiest towns in the mountains began with a set of criteria applied
April 2, 2026
Tennessee
The new coaster is the Tennessee theme park’s largest single attraction investment to date.
The Tennessee side of the Smokies region offers two distinct choices. If you’re after a gentle experience built around nature and history, explore Blount County. For shopping, concerts, amusements and fun galore, check out Sevier County.
The warm sun plays against the morning chill; that sort of sweet-and-sour effect that occurs only on a perfect spring morning.
From fishing and boating to taking in tall tales, historic Jonesborough, Tenn. provides everything you need for an enchanting escape in the Blue Ridge region.
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