2 Covered Bridges in the Smoky Mountains that You Should Visit

Published Aug 5, 2019
A rustic covered bridge spanning a tranquil river in the Smoky Mountains.

There are two beautiful historic covered bridges located in the Smoky Mountains that you should plan on visiting during your next vacation getaway. They’re absolutely free to visit and offer great opportunities for photography.

Emerts Cove Covered Bridge

The Emerts Cove Covered Bridge is located in the Pittman Center community just outside of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and is named after Frederick Emert, a Revolutionary War soldier who settled the area in 1790.

Emerts Cove Covered Bridge
250 Hills Creek Rd
Pittman Center, TN 37876

Harrisburg Covered Bridge

The Harrisburg Covered Bridge is located in Sevierville, Tennessee, and was constructed in 1875 at a cost of only $75. The bridge's sole purpose when constructed was to connect two neighboring communities that were divided by the east fork of the Little Pigeon River.

Harrisburg Covered Bridge
Old Covered Bridge Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876

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