"We’ll see ya when you get here!” -TN’s Outdoor Playground

The population was 1,360 at the 2010 census.

Elevation: 2,578′

Area: 6.6 mi²

Zip code: 37687

Population: 1,360 (2010)

Area code: Area code 423

AT Community #41

On April 24,2016, the Roan Mountain community became the 41st official A.T. Community, (and only the second in Tennessee) with a sign unveiling and designation event at the community park.

The Appalachian Trail Community designation is bestowed upon communities that make a commitment to trail preservation and promotion, as well as offering resupply goods and other services  to visitors who access the community from the Appalachian Trail. Tennessee is home to 94 miles  of the trail, which then continues to run along the Tennessee/North Carolina border for another 160 miles. Hikers on the Tennessee section of this federal linear park will experience variations in elevation between 1326’-6625’.  

Roan Mountain Citizens’ Club

The Roan Mountain Citizens Club was established in 1946 by a group of Roan Mountain Citizens concerned with the future of their community. The Citizens Club’s notable achievements include the construction of the highway which now leads to the peak of Roan Mountain and the establishment of the Roan Mountain State Park. 

Roan Mountain State Park

Voted #1 in the Tennessee Park System, the Roan Mountain State Park is part of the Tennessee State Parks system. Park visitors can enjoy valley or mountain camping in one of the finest campgrounds in the country. Completely modern cabins are also available for rent there. The Doe River runs through the state park, offering magnificent trout fishing. Each year on the Saturday before Mothers’ Day, the park hosts the annual junior trout tournament, where junior anglers age 14 and under compete for prizes  while fishing in trophy trout waters of the Doe River, which are stocked by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.The state park also features picnic shelters, a swimming pool, tennis courts, children’s play areas, and extensive hiking trails. During summer weekends a variety of concerts and other entertainment may be enjoyed in the park amphitheater.