Home History Visit Events FAQ I Want To County Departments Welcome to Cocke County Tennessee: The Adventurous Side of the Smokies! Established on October 9, 1797, Cocke County was named for William Cocke, one of Tennessee’s first United States Senators. Surrounded by the beauty of the majestic Great Smoky Mountains, Cocke County is truly the Heart Of The Smokies. The Quality of life is paramount with a welcoming residential atmosphere, educational opportunities, and recreation, all set on a serene, country landscape. The community involvement and the sense of pride felt by residents contribute in making Cocke County the place to stay and the place to play in East Tennessee. We invite you to stay for a day, a week or a lifetime and enjoy the Cocke County experience, where natural adventures and pure living are waiting to be explored. VIEW COCKE COUNTY MEETINGS COVID 19 UPDATES Message from Mayor Ottinger: I want to personally welcome you to the Cocke County Government web site. Cocke County is undeniably one of the most beautiful scenic destinations you will find and is truly “The Adventurous Side Of The Smokies!” We welcome you to explore our abundant natural resources including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. HELPFUL NUMBERS Sheriff’s Office: 423-623-6004 County Clerk: 423-623-6176 Highway Department: 423-623-3251 Cocke County Mayor Crystal Ottinger HELPFUL LINKS Cocke County Partnership State of Tn Tn Property data Jobs for TN City of Newport City of Parrottsville 360 East Main Street Newport, TN 37821 STAY CONNECTED 423-623-8791 Cottinger@cockecounty.net © Copyright 2021 Cocke County Tennessee | All Rights Reserved | ADA Statement Facebook Twitter Instagram Toggle Sliding Bar Area