Come to Townsend, TN, to celebrate the legacy of Christy by Catherine Marshall.

This slide show exhibits some of the work of Nature Photographer Bill Lea who shared about Cades Coves via his stunning photography and wonderful stories with attendees at CF 09.

ChristyFest™ is an annual festival held in Townsend, Tennessee to celebrate Christy the novel by Catherine Marshall, as well as the TV series and movies. Each year cast members, producers, writers, directors and crew from both productions come to ChristyFest™ to share memories, mingle with fans and enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains where the TV Series was filmed in Townsend, TN. The Festival explores related material such as mountain crafts, herbal medicines, music, history and early mountain culture. Events and presentations feature nationally known experts in a variety of subjects of interest to Christy enthusiasts. You can learn more about the Festival in the Information section.