Just after midnight on May 30th, the body of 48-year-old Athena Saunders of Johnson City was discovered just off a gravel road near the Unaka Mountain Beauty Spot, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Her body was sent for an autopsy. The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating the incident.
Unaka Mountain Beauty Spot is known for its stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Tennessee and North Carolina mountains. Located on the Appalachian Trail in Unicoi County, the trailhead to Beauty Spot is one of the most accessible lookouts in northeast Tennessee. The Beauty Spot is a popular place for people from this area to hike.