Trade, Tennessee

Trade — between Mountain City, Tennessee and Boone, North Carolina — is an incorporated community at the easternmost point of Tennessee. It’s commonly referred to as the oldest community in Tennessee since being visited by English-speaking settlers as early as 1673. The town sits at 3,133 feet, the highest community in Tennessee.

The community takes pride in the Trade Days festival, a three-day celebration of the Appalachian arts, crafts, culture, and history. It’s happened every year in June since 1989.

Here’s a brief list of the things you can find in Trade, Tennessee:

• Sharpie’s Restaurant. Southern staples and country comfort food for the soul.
• Trade Community Center. A step back into the past with a trade mill and Native heritage remembrance.
• Mountaineer Restaurant. American restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
• Buttermilk Acres. A rentable cabin for a night’s stay. Features a running brook near the home.
• Woody’s Fireworks. Good prices and friendly staff at a fireworks store.
• Country Road Antiques. A wide-range selection of local antiques for purchase.