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Unicoi

Tennessee, United States · North America

About Unicoi

Unicoi sits on the route: 15 minutes from Erwin, 46km from Linn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway).

Unicoi is a town located in Tennessee, United States. With a population of 3,561, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Unicoi 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 Unicoi to your route.

About Unicoi

Unicoi is a town in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,833 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Johnson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.

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Where is Unicoi located?

Unicoi is located in Tennessee, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.1954 latitude, -82.3496 longitude.

What is the population of Unicoi?

Unicoi has a population of approximately 3,561 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
3,561
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Tennessee
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.1954, -82.3496

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Worth the detour from Unicoi

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Bristol Motor Speedway

The 'Last Great Colosseum': a half-mile concrete bullring in the Tennessee hills whose steep banking and 140,000-seat bowl make it NASCAR's most intense short track.

37 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Linn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway)

A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Blue Ridge Parkway

America's favourite drive: 469 miles of ridge-top parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, with countless overlooks, hiking trails, and blazing autumn foliage.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Grandfather Mountain

A craggy 5,946 ft North Carolina peak just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, crowned by the Mile High Swinging Bridge: America's highest suspension footbridge, reached by a dramatic summit road.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Mount Mitchell

The highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684 ft, reached by scenic NC-128 off the Blue Ridge Parkway; a short paved path leads from the parking area to the summit observation deck.

48 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Mast General Store

A beloved 1883 general store in the Blue Ridge Mountains that has become a destination stop for travelers on the Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its candy barrels and Appalachian charm.

54 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Craggy Pinnacle

A short, gnarled tunnel of rhododendron on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 364 opens onto a bald 360-degree summit above the Great Craggy Mountains. Catawba rhododendron turns the slopes purple in mid-June.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Unicoi

  • 46 kmLinn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway)A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.
  • 46 kmBlue Ridge ParkwayAmerica's favourite drive: 469 miles of ridge-top parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, with countless overlooks, hiking trails, and blazing autumn foliage.
  • 55 kmCraggy PinnacleA short, gnarled tunnel of rhododendron on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 364 opens onto a bald 360-degree summit above the Great Craggy Mountains. Catawba rhododendron turns the slopes purple in mid-June.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Unicoi.

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Midway

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13 km awayPop. 2,491

Central

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Elizabethton

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