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Scenic Viewpoints in Marion County, Tennessee

9 scenic viewpoints in Marion County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

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Edwards PointMarion County
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Foster Falls Main OverlookMarion County
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OverlookMarion County
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Foster Falls OverlookMarion County
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FIery Gizzard Trail OverlookMarion County
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Racoon Mountain OverlookMarion County
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Snooper's RockMarion County
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Mullens Cove OverlookMarion County
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Lawson Rock OverlookMarion County

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How to photograph scenic viewpoints

Overlooks are about the sweep of the land, so low-angle light matters most: side-light at sunrise or sunset reveals ridges and texture that midday sun flattens.

  • Arrive 30–45 minutes before sunrise or sunset to find a composition before the light peaks.
  • Use a telephoto (70–200 mm) to isolate layered ridges and light rays instead of shooting only wide.
  • Check the sun azimuth for your date: front-light, side-light and back-light give three different pictures from the same rail.
  • Haze builds in summer afternoons; mornings after a cold front are often the clearest.
  • Stay behind barriers — many overlook edges are undercut or crumbly.

Season: Clear, dry air in autumn and after winter storms gives the longest views; summer adds wildflowers but also haze.