Bean Station, Tennessee
Population: 2,500
Located in Jefferson County
In the early 1800s, Bean Station, in the eastern portion of the county, was the site of a small hamlet that centered around a local tavern and 52-room inn named Bean's Station. Built in 1813, the three story brick hotel was a popular stagecoach stop on the main road between Washington and New Orleans. Bean's Station was also the scene of a fierce battle between Union and Confederate forces late in 1863. The inn was later destroyed and, today, the battle field lies buried beneath Cherokee Lake most of the year Bean Station's recreational opportunities revolve around the great outdoors. Cherokee Lake is popular with boaters and fishermen, attracting thousands of anglers from around the country each year. Hunting is also popular. Generally rural in nature, Bean Station borders Knox County and is only a few miles from Knoxville, a growing, thriving metropolitan area. Knoxville boasts of being home of the flagship University of Tennessee, major industry, sophisticated and advanced health care/treatment, and a wide variety of cultural, recreational and sports events. Because of its proximity to Knoxville, Bean Station enjoys the advantages of a metropolitan area but without all the hassle of being in the big city! Many people who live in Bean Station commute to Knoxville for business, although Bean Station does have several small businesses. Recreational attractions located in nearby areas include the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, which a wonderful place to drive and spend a day. Bean Station may once have been a place of battles, but no longer! Now it is a peaceful piece of East Tennessee that offers its residents a slow pace of life, while giving them the opportunity to enjoy the taste of the big city!
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