Copperhead Road Landmark

Nestled in the heart of Tennessee, renowned for its majestic mountains, vibrant music scene, and legendary moonshine tales, Johnson County is home to the Copperhead Road Landmark at Watauga Lake Winery in Butler. Inspired by Steve Earle's iconic country rock anthem, "Copperhead Road," after its designation as a Tennessee state song last year, the landmark pays homage to the song's local roots. Centered around a customized 1949 Dodge Sedan adorned with a mural by Bluegrass star Tim White.

In May of 2024, the Copperhead Road Landmark and Music Fest was launched as a collaborative effort between the Johnson County Tourism Office and Watauga Lake Winery, with funding provided by the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development, Tennessee Arts Commission, and The Waterfront Group. The landmark is already featured in the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association's "Bootleggers & Burnouts Trail" self-guided driving tour. Additionally, the Johnson County Tourism Office is pursuing the landmark's inclusion on the Tennessee Music Pathways Trail. 

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