Cocke County, TN Center

Sleeping Quarters: This is an air conditioned facility. Females will sleep in the library, and should bring a few fans, as it tends to get a little stuffy without them. The males sleep in the air conditioned gymnasium, and the gym is divided in half so there is still recreation space.

Cafeteria/Kitchens: There is a cafeteria that closes after meal times due to strict TN State laws. There is plenty of space for fellowship and eating! The cooks have been with ASP for 10+ years and always look forward to volunteers returning.

Showers: There are outdoor showers with 3 stalls per gender, and there is hot water!

Recreation Space: There is half of the gymnasium for recreation space. There is also a jungle gym and plenty of field space for games outdoors.

Closest Medical Facility: Newport Medical Center (about 20 minutes away)

One-page fact sheet on the county

Population: 35,162

Terrain: Mountainous. You can see the Smoky Mountains in the distance, and you will likely enjoy some switchback roads!

County Seat: Newport, TN

Major Employers: Cocke County School System, The State of Tennessee (forestry service, prison, etc)

Per Capita Income: $18,113

Percent Living Below Poverty Line: 27.8%

Interesting Facts:Rocky Top, a summit found in Cocke County, became famous in the Osborne Brother’s anthem “Rocky Top” that also became University of Tennessee’s unofficial fight song.