English Mountain is a mountain located in the western foothills of the

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region of East Tennessee. Rising to a peak of 3,629 feet, it is known for offering scenic fall colors within a convenient drive from

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. A few rugged mountain roads provide access to the summit. Alpine Drive provides the main access, providing service to several small communities along with several resort cabins in the area available for tourists. It continues across the gap to the Wilhite area, forming the only complete pass over the mountain to the Jones Cove and Camp Hollow areas at the southeastern foot of the mountain. The English Mountain Fire Lookout Tower is a historic landmark, according to the

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, with a single access via Carson Springs Road.

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is a cave attraction on the northwestern face of the mountain.

Source of water

The mountain is a significant source of drinking water for nearby communities. The English Mountain Spring releases more than 2 million gallons of water each day, and is the source for several premium

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distributors. Since 1997, it has been the source for the English Mountain Spring Water Company of

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, (a supplier of

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restaurants as well to the Visitor Centers within

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April 2016 wildfire

In spring 2016, a wildfire consumed several hundred acres of forest on the mountain.

References

External links

English Mountain Spring Water CompanyAn informal history of English Mountain, by Dr. John Rehder
Great Smoky Mountains Mountains of Cocke County, Tennessee Landforms of Jefferson County, Tennessee Mountains of Tennessee {{CockeCountyTN-geo-stub

Source of water

April 2016 wildfire

See also

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