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HISTORY Trade is the oldest community in Tennessee. It originated in the 1700s as "The Trade Gap," a trading post established for Native Americans , pioneers, and fur traders to buy and sell their wares. It was located on an old buffalo trail between Snake and Rich Mountains, the easiest route through the mountains to the West. CULTURE The Trade Days festival, a three-day festival of Appalachia n arts, crafts, culture, and history, has been held in Trade each June since 1989 . The festival also features Appalachian Music and Dance , and a Native American Pow-wow . Profits from the festival go to improve and expand the Trade Community Center and Park. FAMOUS RESIDENTS
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