January 2020 photo
Registry Numbers | US 1401, TN 37 (view other lookouts in United States, Tennessee) |
Date Registered | March 24, 2020 |
Nominated by | Don Gouge |
Location |
Bays Mountain Park Hawkins County, Tennessee |
Coordinates |
N 36° 30.917' W 082° 37.433' (view using Google Maps) N 36° 30' 55" W 082° 37' 26" N 36.515278° W 082.623889° |
Elevation | 2,393 ft (729 m) |
Built | 1937 |
Administered by | City of Kingsport, Tennessee |
Built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this was one of over 90 fire towers constructed in Tennessee. This 100-foot tower offers a commanding view of Kingsport.