Come see what still stands—and what is rising again.
Don't visit out of pity. Visit because Cocke County is beautiful, adventurous and worth your time. Then make choices that help the people and businesses building its next chapter.
REBUILD.
RECOVER.
RISE.
Hurricane Helene brought widespread flood and storm damage to Cocke County in September 2024. The story now is resilience—and every responsible visit can put support directly into local communities.
Support Cocke CountySEP 2024Helene-related flooding caused widespread county damage
LOCALmeals, stays, shops and experiences keep visitor spending connected to the community
FORWARDrecovery and long-term tourism development continue
It's what happens next.
Cocke County's audited financial report documents widespread flood and storm damage from Hurricane Helene's remnants in September 2024, including damage to buildings, equipment and infrastructure. Recovery is a real process. This page is about helping visitors become part of the comeback without exaggerating the hardship.
ONE MEAL AT A TIME
Eat Local
Choose independently operated restaurants from our verified local dining directory.
Find local food →ONE NIGHT AT A TIME
Stay Local
Turn a day trip into an overnight visit and spend more time in Cocke County.
Plan your stay →ONE EXPERIENCE AT A TIME
Play Local
Build the trip around rivers, trails, scenic roads and Cocke County communities.
Find things to do →ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME
Explore Local
Get beyond the highway and discover Newport, Cosby, Hartford and communities across the county.
Explore communities →Tourism is part of the long game.
Recent Tennessee Department of Transportation planning material says tourism and development are top priorities for the Cocke County Partnership/Economic Development Commission and notes planned tourism-based development projects. That makes every good visitor experience more than a weekend—it helps strengthen the case for Cocke County's future.
Explore Cocke CountySupport recovery without getting in the way of it.
Use current road and weather information. Respect closures and private property. Follow emergency instructions. Choose operating businesses. Never enter damaged or restricted areas for sightseeing.
Floodplain information belongs with official sources.
Cocke County's Floodplain Department states that it follows county, TEMA and FEMA regulations and handles development-permit and elevation-certificate requirements for properties in flood areas. Property owners should use the official county source rather than tourism-site summaries for permitting decisions.
Official Cocke County Floodplain Department →TOGETHER WE RISE. TOGETHER WE REBUILD.