Cades Cove Preservation Association & Cades Cove Museum, Maryville

About Cades Cove Preservation Association & Cades Cove Museum

Cades Cove Preservation Association & Cades Cove Museum operates within the historic Thompson-Brown House to preserve the heritage and human history of Cades Cove, located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors explore museum exhibits housed in this restored building, staffed entirely by volunteers from the association. The museum maintains an extensive collection of Cades Cove photographs spanning both historical and contemporary periods, along with genealogical records and artifacts documenting the community's past. The association organizes calendar events throughout the year and provides access to historical information about Cades Cove's cultural heritage. General admission is free. The museum suits history enthusiasts, genealogy researchers, and families interested in Great Smoky Mountains heritage. A visit involves walking through exhibits and reviewing photographs and historical documents within the Thompson-Brown House. The museum operates in Maryville, Tennessee, and maintains variable hours available by appointment.