Cherokee, North Carolina

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Music in Cherokee

Songs About Cherokee

Cherokee Shuffle
Nick Dumas
81%
"Cherokee Shuffle"
Cherokee
Walela
81%
"Heartbeat of the gentle Cherokee"
Cherokee Shuffle / Knocknagow Jig
JigJam
80%
"Cherokee Shuffle"
Cherokee Home
Jay Red Eagle
79%
"Cherokee Home"
Cherokee
Animal Collective
77%
"Spent some time in a Cherokee"
Dialogue #1
Johnny Cash
53%
"you go through Cherokee"
trail of tears
Pitney Meyer
23%
Friend of the Devil
Counting Crows
20%
"And one in Cherokee"
Cherokee Waltz (feat. Geno Delafose)
John Delafose & The Eunice Playboys
16%
"Cherokee Waltz"
trail of tears
pitney meyer, mo pitney & johnny meyer
10%
Autumn Leaves
Caamp
6%
"Seems we’ve heard the last of that Cherokee drum"
Cheroke Lady
Bobby Osborne, Buck White, David Grisman, Del McCoury, Frank Wakefield, Jesse McReynolds, Ricky Skaggs, Ronnie McCoury & Sam Bush
3%
"Cheroke Lady"
American Remains
The Highwaymen
2%
"My tribe is Cherokee"

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Cherokee

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Cherokee.

U.S. Route 441 3 songs Highway I 40 20 songs

History of Cherokee

Waynesville, NC RoadyGoat

Waynesville, nestled at 2,756 feet in the North Carolina mountains, offers a respite from summer heat, a quality that drew Olympic athletes to Haywood County for training camps ahead of the 1984 games. The area's appeal isn't new; fertile farmland and its position on a vital stagecoach route helped establish the town, named in 1809 for Revolutionary War General "Mad Anthony" Wayne. Even the ghosts of unrealized dreams linger here: a 'ghost track' near town marks the path of a railroad that never came to be. While Waynesville may not boast major league teams, the Asheville Tourists, a Houston Astros affiliate, provide a nearby connection to professional baseball. The town's character has been shaped by both its successes and its struggles. The Great Flood of 1916 devastated Waynesville, testing the community's resilience and forever altering its infrastructure. Today, tourism and healthcare drive the local economy.

17.6 mi away

Waynesville, NC RoadyGoat

Waynesville, nestled at nearly 3,000 feet in the mountains of Western North Carolina, has always balanced its historical roots with the pull of modern development. Recent years have seen this tension sharpen, particularly around the issue of affordable housing. The town's appeal – its cooler summers, fueled by its elevation, and its proximity to outdoor recreation – has made it a magnet for retirees and those seeking a mountain lifestyle. Tourism dollars, while welcome, also drive up property values, pricing out many long-term residents and the workforce that supports the very tourism Waynesville relies on. The debate isn't just about economics. It’s about preserving the character of a town founded on Haywood County’s fertile farmland and its early role as a vital stagecoach stop. You can still see remnants of unrealized ambitions in the "ghost track" of the never-completed railroad, a reminder that progress isn’t always guaranteed. But finding a sustainable path forward, one that honors its history while ensuring a future for all its residents, remains a central challenge in Waynesville.

17.6 mi away

Waynesville, NC RoadyGoat

Waynesville, nestled at nearly 3,000 feet in the mountains, owes its existence to the fertile farmland of Haywood County and its fortunate position along a key stagecoach route. Named for Revolutionary War hero General Anthony Wayne in 1809, the town quickly became a hub. The ghost of a railroad, never fully realized, clings to the landscape, a reminder of grand ambitions for Waynesville that ultimately fell short. But the town has always found a way to persevere. The Great Flood of 1916 tested the community's resilience, as the waters dramatically reshaped the town's infrastructure. Yet Waynesville rebuilt, adapting and moving forward. In more recent times, Haywood County even played host to Olympic athletes preparing for the 1984 games, drawn by the high-altitude training opportunities. Today, tourism and healthcare drive the local economy, and the echoes of folk pottery traditions resonate from places like the historic Shelton House. While the roar of a major league team is absent, fans find excitement in the Asheville Tourists, a short drive away.

17.6 mi away

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Oconaluftee

1934

America's most visited national park, established in 1934 on land purchased from private owners.

Great Smoky Mountains - Newfound Gap

1934

The most visited national park in the United States, with over 12 million annual visitors, straddling the Tennessee-North Carolina border along the crest of the Appalachians.

11.1 mi away

Things to Do in Cherokee

nature 13.7 mi away
Great Smoky Mountains

America's most visited national park. Misty blue peaks and synchronous fireflies.
historical 24.9 mi away
Dollywood

Dolly Parton's theme park in the Smoky Mountains. Southern food roller coasters and pure Dolly.

Everything Near Cherokee

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