Martha Sundquist State Forest
Martha Sundquist State Forest is a Tennessee state forest located in Cocke County near Hartford. The forest was named in honor of former Tennessee governor Don Sundquist's wife, Martha. The forest consists primarily of mature mountain and cove hardwood stands, and is surrounded on three sides by the federally-managed Cherokee National Forest.History
The forest was created in 2001 when the state purchased from the International Paper Company.Features
The forest features a hiking trail called "Tennessee Gulf Trail".
Tree types found in the forest include eastern hemlock, magnolia, maple, birch, and white pine.
