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FYI
• In 1915 the Daniel Boone Trail was marked through North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The Trail begins on the Yadkin River and ends at Boonesborough.

Gate City

Gate City is the seat of Scott County's government and serves as the principal gateway into Virginia from east Tennessee and the city of Kingsport. The town is named after a gap in the Clinch Mountain, a "gate" through which both pioneers and Native Americans passed, which is now commemorated with a unique driving tour.

With a population of 2,159, Gate City offers a quiet location with several vintage and antique stores, department stores, hardware stores, supermarkets, restaurants, a park with little league baseball facilities, an elementary, middle and high school, a library, and much more. Read more about Gate City's attractions on the town's official website.

The town is a great place to stay or break your journey before putting your kayak in the world-famous Clinch River or sticking around to listen to old-time music at the annual Clinch Mountain Music Festival.

Articles

  • Ingrid Carter infuses her dishes with heritage

    Gasthaus Edelweiss is an authentic German restaurant in Weber City.

  • Fincastle Loop

    The Fincastle Turnpike was one of the routes settlers used to reach the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail as they traveled west across the mountains. Today, a driving tour follows this route to many of Scott County's most historic spots.

  • Farris Station

    Along the Wilderness Trail, north of Big Moccasin Gap, near what is now Gate City, Va., stood a welcome way-station for weary travelers.

  • Anderson Road Blockhouse

    The Anderson Blockhouse was built in the late 1700s to protect European settlers from Indian attacks. A replica can be seen at Natural Tunnel State Park.

  • Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail

    This guided driving trail through Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky is one of the nation's most historic routes.

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Events

Scott County is home to a variety of great events for the whole family. Here are some events that are happening in the near future. Read More

Points Of Interest

Browse from the list below.

  • Grogan Park

  • Playground, Picnic Shelters, Walking Trail, Baseball and Softball Fields

Business

Browse from the list below. Scott County proudly supports all of our local and surrounding businesses.

  • Harper Farms

  • Grass fed beef-by the whole, side or by the package-usually in 1# packages unless roasts.

  • Mountain Treasures

  • Variety of preowned merchandise. Everything from clothing, small and large appliances, furniture,...

  • Scott Veterinary Services

  • Small and large animal medicine and surgery. Dental care, preventative medicine, flea/tick medici...

  • The FAMILY Bakery

  • Life is Short...Eat Desert First. Fresh Baked deserts and custom bakery products. Coming this f...
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