Situated
within the Cherokee Nation’s boundaries, Jay is rich in Native American
tradition with a reputation as a center of Native American activities. The
area was first settled by the Cherokees after their removal from their
eastern homelands over the “Trail of Tears.”
In April, the area’s annual
Gigging Tournament celebrates the Cherokee tradition of “gigging” fish.
The town holds its annual Huckleberry Festival in July and many summer
nights find classic cars at Cruise Night.
The Marie
Wallace Historical Museum houses interesting historical documents, and
other artifacts chronicling the area’s history.
