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]
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]
See also
- Chilhowee Mountain, also on the western edges of the Great Smoky Mountains
- Foothills Parkway, a scenic byway in the region
- 2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires
References
- https://pubs.usgs.gov/sim/2997/pdf/SIM2997.pdf
- http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=7768
- https://itouchmap.com/?d=1283800&s=TN&f=summit
- http://www.local8now.com/content/news/English-Mountain-Fall-Tour-398916841.html
- https://www.nps.gov/Nr/feature/places/15000832.htm
- http://wjhl.com/2016/08/23/sevier-county-utility-brown-tap-water-in-english-mountain-safe-to-drink/
- http://englishmountainh2o.com/about-us/
- http://www.thelifeofluxury.com/tennessee-luxury-bottled-water-bling-h2o/
- https://agriculture.tn.gov/Marketing.asp?QSTRING=DETAIL&DISPLAY=3160
- https://www.crackerbarrel.com/menupdfs/STORE_192_BK_MENU_EN.pdf
- http://wate.com/2016/04/04/sevier-county-homes-evacuated-near-english-mountain/
- http://archive.knoxnews.com/news/local/english-mountain-fire-forcing-evacuations-2fbaad5d-6811-5a4d-e053-0100007f7891-374587051.html