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Greenback

Tennessee, United States · North America

About Greenback

Greenback sits on the route: 15 minutes from Tellico Village, 37km from Cherohala Skyway.

Greenback is a town located in Tennessee, United States. With a population of 1,110, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Greenback sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Greenback to your route.

About Greenback

The Greenback Depot is a former railroad station located in Greenback, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1914 by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N), the depot served rail freight and passengers traveling in and out of the Greenback area until 1954. Restored for use as a community events center by Ronald

Read more Edmondson in the early 2010s, the depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 in recognition of its role in the area's transportation history.

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Where is Greenback located?

Greenback is located in Tennessee, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.6612 latitude, -84.1721 longitude.

What is the population of Greenback?

Greenback has a population of approximately 1,110 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,110
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Tennessee
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.6612, -84.1721

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Greenback

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap

Legendary 11-mile mountain road with 318 curves straddling the Tennessee-North Carolina border, a mecca for sports car and motorcycle enthusiasts.

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Tail of the Dragon Overlook (Deals Gap)

Pull-off points along the legendary 318-curve, 11-mile stretch of US-129, one of America's most thrilling driving roads.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort

The home base of the Tail of the Dragon, America's most famous motorcycle road: where riders gather before and after tackling 318 curves in 11 miles.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cades Cove

A broad, verdant valley in the Great Smoky Mountains with an 11-mile loop road passing historic homesteads, churches, and abundant wildlife.

37 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Cherohala Skyway

A 43-mile National Scenic Byway soaring above 5,000 ft between Tellico Plains, TN and Robbinsville, NC: the sweeping, uncrowded sister drive to the nearby Tail of the Dragon.

37 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Moonshiner 28

NC Highway 28 from Deals Gap past Fontana Dam: a flowing, forest-lined driver's road steeped in moonshine-running lore, forming the classic loop with the Tail of the Dragon.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Dollywood

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain theme park in Tennessee celebrating Appalachian culture with world-class rides and shows.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Greenback

  • 32 kmTail of the Dragon Overlook (Deals Gap)Pull-off points along the legendary 318-curve, 11-mile stretch of US-129, one of America's most thrilling driving roads.
  • 37 kmCades CoveA broad, verdant valley in the Great Smoky Mountains with an 11-mile loop road passing historic homesteads, churches, and abundant wildlife.
  • 37 kmCherohala SkywayA 43-mile National Scenic Byway soaring above 5,000 ft between Tellico Plains, TN and Robbinsville, NC: the sweeping, uncrowded sister drive to the nearby Tail of the Dragon.
  • 38 kmMoonshiner 28NC Highway 28 from Deals Gap past Fontana Dam: a flowing, forest-lined driver's road steeped in moonshine-running lore, forming the classic loop with the Tail of the Dragon.
  • 68 kmNewfound Gap Road (US-441)The only paved road over the crest of the Great Smoky Mountains, climbing to the 5,046 ft Newfound Gap on the Tennessee–North Carolina line with sweeping overlooks along the way.

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