Smokies Hiking Trip - Day 7

I didn't sleep well so I wasn't ready to begin teleworking until around 0715.  Picked up breakfast (to go) in the hotel lobby and then teleworked some more.  Ate lunch (leftover Subway) in my room.  Teleworked until around 1615 and then left the hotel for some fresh air.  I parked in historic Newport and walked around nearby.  During my explorations, I crossed the Pigeon River, walked on a (short) greenway, learned about the activities in the Cocke County seat and enjoyed melodious southern accents.  Before I was done, I ended up talking to Brenna for a little bit (about her car).  Afterwards, I drove back to the commercial area near my hotel (I-40 interchange) and got dinner at Bojangles in Newport (1830).  Relaxed in the restaurant until after 1900 and then went back to my room to pack and get ready for my hike the next day.  Did some reading, watched some movies on my phone and then went to bed at 2215.  Tomorrow should be a great day for hiking!