Newport

City / town · Tennessee

Newport

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Best timeApr–Oct
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Nearest airportTYS · 46 mi
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Overview

Newport is a city in Tennessee with a history of bootlegging and a bit of desperation to make it out of poverty in Appalachia. Though it went through a lot of ups and downs over the years, there aren't a whole lot of singular attractions to visit here.

1 sights · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Newport

Bush's Visitor Center

At this plant's visitor center, you can learn everything you wanted to know about Bush's baked beans.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Asheville)

Jan: 4.1 in rain4.1"Jan: high 49°F, low 29°F49°29°JanFeb: 3.5 in rain3.5"Feb: high 53°F, low 31°F53°31°FebMar: 3.8 in rain3.8"Mar: high 60°F, low 37°F60°37°MarApr: 4.2 in rain4.2"Apr: high 69°F, low 45°F69°45°AprMay: 4.1 in rain4.1"May: high 76°F, low 53°F76°53°MayJun: 4.8 in rain4.8"Jun: high 82°F, low 61°F82°61°JunJul: 4.7 in rain4.7"Jul: high 85°F, low 65°F85°65°JulAug: 5.0 in rain5"Aug: high 84°F, low 64°F84°64°AugSep: 4.1 in rain4.1"Sep: high 79°F, low 58°F79°58°SepOct: 3.4 in rain3.4"Oct: high 70°F, low 46°F70°46°OctNov: 3.7 in rain3.7"Nov: high 60°F, low 36°F60°36°NovDec: 4.2 in rain4.2"Dec: high 52°F, low 31°F52°31°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • TYS McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville/Maryville — 46 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • AVL Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville — 52 mi away. Directions
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    See

    See Bush's Visitor Center

    At this plant's visitor center, you can learn everything you wanted to know about Bush's baked beans.

    📍 3901 US-411, Dandridge🕒 Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM☎ +1 800 590 3797⚠ Last checked Aug 2021 — confirm before you go
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    Do

    If downtown, try the Newport Riverwalk along the Pigeon River and admire the Newport cityscape that probably hasn't changed much over time.

    Sleep

    Stay Best Western Inn

    📍 1015 Cosby Highway
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