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Oneida
Locals say Scott County
Where the Big South Fork runs deep
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Welcome to Scott County, where the mountains meet the river and folks still wave from their porches. Whether you're here for the hiking, the hunting, or just the peace and quiet, you'll find a community that takes care of its own. Pull up a chair and stay a while.
Clubs for Oneida
No clubs for Oneida yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Oneida. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Oneida. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Vast gorge and river with hiking, rafting, and camping.
- Cumberland Trail Long-distance trail crossing the county with scenic overlooks.
- Scott County Courthouse Historic county seat building in Huntsville.
- Outdoors Hike the Cumberland Trail
- Outdoors Raft or kayak the Big South Fork River
- With kids Picnic at Oneida City Park
- With kids Explore the historic coal mining towns like New River
- Evenings Live music at local country stores
- Evenings Community dances at the VFW hall
- Locals love country stores
- Locals love local diners
Through the year
- Scott County Fair July Annual fair with livestock, rides, and local food.
- Oneida Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Oneida.
- Huntsville Fall Festival October Autumn celebration with crafts, music, and food.
Scott County has a four-season climate with mild springs and falls, hot humid summers, and cold winters with occasional snow. The best times to be out are April-May and September-October. Best: Spring and fall offer mild temperatures and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “holler”
- a small valley or hollow
- “fixin' to”
- about to do something
- “y'all”
- you all
- “crick”
- creek
Getaways
- Jamestown Visit the historic town and nearby Pickett State Park.
- Lake Cumberland Boating, fishing, and lake recreation.
- Somerset Shopping, dining, and lake access.
- Middlesborough Historic coal town with the Cumberland Gap nearby.
Local flavour
Teams
- Oneida High School Indians High School
- Huntsville High School Hornets High School
- Winfield High School Warriors High School
Eat and drink
- Country Ham A salty, cured ham often served with biscuits or red-eye gravy.
- Pinto Beans and Cornbread A staple Appalachian dish, often with onions and chow-chow.
- Fried Apple Pies Hand-held pies made with local apples, a county fair favorite.
- Sorghum Molasses Sweet syrup made from sorghum cane, used on biscuits or in baking.
- Sweet Tea The classic Southern drink, served over ice with plenty of sugar.
Where people go
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area A vast preserve of gorges, waterfalls, and hiking trails.
- Cumberland Trail A long-distance hiking trail that passes through the county.
- Country Stores Small general stores that serve as community gathering spots.
- Local Diners Family-owned restaurants serving Southern comfort food.
- Historic Coal Mining Sites Remnants of the coal boom that shaped the area.
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Nearby
Every areaJamestownTennesseeWhere every road leads to water or woodsLake CumberlandKentuckyWhere the lake meets the hillsSomersetKentuckyWhere the lake meets the hillsMiddlesboroughKentuckyWhere the mountains meet the skyCrossvilleTennesseeHighland lakes, fairways, and apple orchards.TazewellTennesseeSmall towns, big mountain heartsKnoxvilleTennesseeWhere the mountains meet the river.CorbinKentuckyRooted in the mountains, rich in heart.
Scott County, TN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.