Cades Cove is a national treasure in the Great Smoky Mountains
But for some folks, it was home
Rex Caughron is a 5th generation descendant of the first settlers
He grew up in the Cove, spending summers herding cattle and sheep
His father sold the land to the government when the national park was formed
But he missed life in the mountains, so he negotiated a return
Rex's father was the last resident in Cades Cove
Learn more about the history of Cades Cove and what it was like to grow up there!