Hartford is best known as the gateway to Tennessee on Interstate 40 from Asheville, North Carolina. You'll find Tennessee log cabins tucked against the steep sided mountains, winding mountain roads that never end, and Cocke County 's fastest growing "industry", white water rafting on the Pigeon River. Hold on to your hat...it's a wild ride down the raging river and your professional guides will do their best to keep dry. There are a dozen outfitters at Hartford who offers river trips and a lot of happy smiles for everyone who has made "the trip".

If you're looking to relocate to the Smokies, to invest in a summer home or want to stay a few days and enjoy East Tennessee...Hartford is the place to be.

And if you're just passing through make the Tennessee Welcome Center at Hartford a must stop. Restrooms, picnic tables, brochures and local information. The Center is on Interstate 40 just west of the Hartford exit.

To get to Hartford take Interstate 40 east from Newport or west from Asheville. Exit 447. Local directions available at the exit.