Dan,
Yes. I live in the mountains of WNC. I can look at the highest mountain peak east of the Mississippi River from my backyard.
Here at a couple links to a few fantastic books that are local in nature:
http://littleriveroutfitters.com/sto...cat=995&page=1
http://littleriveroutfitters.com/sto...cat=995&page=1
Hope this helps some, and when you get up this way, give me a shout.
Darrin