A restored 1886 water-powered grist mill stands as a testament to Appalachian ingenuity, grinding corn and grain using traditional methods while interpreting the region's agricultural heritage. Visitors can watch demonstrations and learn about early settler and Cherokee lifeways in the Smoky Mountains.

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