Macon County, Administrative county in northern Tennessee, United States.
Macon County is an administrative county in northeastern Tennessee, characterized by rolling hills and rural landscapes throughout the region. Multiple state highways, including SR 10, SR 52, and SR 56, connect communities across the area.
Macon County was established in 1842, and during the Civil War many residents joined Kentucky regiments due to local circumstances. This experience shaped the county's early development.
The county seat of Lafayette carries the name of a French military officer and holds museums along with historic log cabins that show regional heritage.
Visitors can reach the area through Lafayette Municipal Airport and state highways SR 10, SR 52, and SR 56. The road network connects various towns and makes traveling through the region straightforward.
Red Boiling Springs preserves three hotels from the 1920s, when visitors came for the healing mineral springs in the mountain area. These buildings still stand as reminders of that therapeutic retreat period.
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