Shady Valley

Shady Valley rests peacefully in the valley between Holston Mountain and ‏Iron Mountain. At 2,785 feet, it is the second highest community in Tennessee. It's a small rural community, home to a couple churches, a store, and a former schoolhouse. The roads that pass through Shady Valley are popular destinations for motorcycle and auto enthusiasts, especially those that drive the winding Snake, U.S. Highway 421.