Interested in fun facts and the history of Newport, TN?
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A fun and verifiable fact about the town of Newport, Tennessee is that it was the site of the world's largest MoonPie in 2017. The MoonPie, a popular Southern treat consisting of two round graham cracker cookies with marshmallow filling in the center, weighed 55.4 pounds and measured 50 inches in diameter. It was created by the Tennessee legend MoonPie and the citizens of Newport to celebrate the town's 225th anniversary.