Baneberry is a city in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It is part of the Morristown Metro Area, and has a total area of 1.8 square miles, all of which is land. It is located on the shores of the Douglas Lake.

Manufacturing, tourism and finance operations are the major contributors to the local economy. The Baneberry Golf and Resort is popular among visitors, and has a golf course, pro shop, swimming pool, tennis courts, and adjacent tavern and restaurant. The closest hospital is the Baptist Hospital of Cocke County, located about 8 miles away, in Newport. The cost of living here is 7.70% lower than the country average.

This place gets about 45 inches of rain annually. The number of days with measurable precipitation is 124. Snowfall is about 9 inches annually.

Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink?

By:  Lee Ann Rush We’ve discussed the stranglehold that the giant food-processing conglomerates have on our domestic food supply several times, always recommending that people choose wisely by limiting processed foods, buying local (preferably organic) produce in season, and taking a shot at growing their own backyard or container gardens.  One thing we haven’t talked about is drinking water, something that..