Del Rio, TN | Day Trips from Knoxville, Tennessee
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Review & FAQ:

  • Where is Del Rio, TN located?
    • The small unincorporated town of Del Rio, TN is surrounded on all sides by the Appalachian Mountains, making it one of the best mountain getaways you could imagine.
  • What is the historical significance of Del Rio?
    • Stone Mountain overlooks the town, which was infamous for moonshine making during Prohibition in the early half of the 20th century.
  • What is Del Rio known for today?
    • Today, the town is known for its annual Christy Festival in the Smokies, which celebrates the novel Christy by Catherine Marshall.
  • What connection does Del Rio have to the Christy television show?
    • The 1990s television show based on the novel Christy was filmed in Townsend, adding to the town’s literary and cultural significance.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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