531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902
531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail. An observation tower tops Clingmans Dome, the highest peak, offering scenic views of the mist-covered mountains.
Seven Islands State Birding Park is a state park in Knox County, Tennessee located east of Knoxville in Kodak along the French Broad River. The park was created for birdwatching. The diverse grassland landscapes and the river create a habitat for more than 180 species of birds.
The park is named in honor of William H. Hastie, a Knoxville native born in 1904, who went on to become a lawyer, judge, educator, public official, and advocate for Civil Rights of African-Americans.He was the first African-American to serve as Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, as a federal judge, and as a federal appellate judge.