English Mountain

English Mountain is a mountain located in the western foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains region of East Tennessee. Rising to a peak of 3,629 feet,[1][2][3] it is known for offering scenic fall colors within a convenient drive from Knoxville.[4]

English Mountain, looking west from the Cocke County High School parking lot in Newport, Tennessee

The English Mountain Fire Lookout Tower is a historic landmark, according to the National Park Service.[5]

Source of water

The mountain is a significant source of drinking water for nearby communities.[6] The English Mountain Spring releases more than 2 million gallons of water each day,[7] and is the source for several premium bottled water distributors.[8] Since 1997, it has been the source for the English Mountain Spring Water Company of Dandridge, Tennessee,[9] (a supplier of Cracker Barrel restaurants).[10]

April 2016 wildfire

In spring 2016, a wildfire consumed several hundred acres of forest on the mountain.[11][12]

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