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    Home » Everything Amish » Plain Culture

    Amish in the Smokies

    Published: Jul 25, 2017 · Updated: Jul 25, 2017 by Kevin Williams | 1 Comment

    By Kevin Williams

    There are no Amish communities anywhere near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  But that doesn't mean there isn't a Plain presence there. For as long as I can remember, I recall Amish people speaking fondly of the "Smokies."   For many Amish, there is an allure to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.  They are , for the most, part the closest real mountains to the Midwest and a summer escape to the relative cool of the mountains is appealing to many Amish.

    I was surprised to encounter a "mini-bus" full of Amish who scampered out to take in a scenic overlook northeast of Gatlinburg.    I made small talk with them and found out they were from the Amish community of Arthur, Illinois and we just spending a week in a cabin in the Smokies.   When people say a "cabin in the Smokies" that can have  a very broad definition, from a true rustic experience high up in the mountains, to a rented trailer home in the bustling city of Gatlinburg.
    The group quickly got back on the bus and went on their way. Very friendly. I think I saw them in town again later.

    The Amish - and all of us - were admiring this Smoky Mountain view from a scenic overlook.

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    About Kevin Williams

    Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column.

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    1. Larry Hayes

      July 25, 2017 at 9:55 pm

      In the last picture if you will look to the left and about half way from the center of the picture it looks like a big black cat is looking at you. You can see some eyes. Some very pretty pretty pictures.Would love to see them in person.

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