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  • Cast Your Line Year-Round in East Tennessee’s 9 Lakes Region

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    December 28, 2025

    Fishing in East Tennessee’s 9 Lakes Region is a thrill for all seasons, but winter fishing deserves a top spot on every angler’s bucket list. When temperatures drop, the fish…
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  • Biking the Pinnacle

    Gear Up for the 2026 Season of Cycling Adventure in East Tennessee

    December 15, 2025
    9 Lakes of East Tennessee Region Welcomes Cyclists to Spectacular 2026 Lineup of Events and One New Road Event In keeping with its ascending reputation…
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    A Season of Magic- Events to Celebrate the Season

    December 3, 2025
    December is a wonderful time to be in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee. With mostly mild temperatures, but enough chill in the air to…
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    Merry and Bright – 12 Jolly Ideas to Light Up Your Holidays

    November 23, 2025
    The holiday season is meant to be shared with friends, family, and loved ones—and the 9 Lakes Region is full of sights, sounds, and celebrations…
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    Over the River and through the Wood- Thanksgiving in the 9 Lakes Region

    November 9, 2025
    Originally published in 1844, this song speaks to the tradition of traveling to be with family on Thanksgiving.  Told through the eyes of a child,…
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    Gratitude and Reflection- November Events in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee

    November 4, 2025
    November is a beautiful reminder to pause, reflect, and give thanks. With all the hustle of holiday planning, let’s take moments to appreciate the present—whether…
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    FARMS AND FRIGHTS- Halloween Fun

    October 5, 2025
    Get lost in a corn maze; pick out a pumpkin in the patch; enjoy a bonfire; or get your adrenaline running with a good fright. …
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    Fall in Love with Autumn in East Tennessee

    October 3, 2025
    Saying goodbye to summer means welcoming the beautiful colors of fall.  Autumn is traditionally a time to hunt and gather the bounty of the land. …
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    Autumn Fun in the 9 Lakes Region

    September 10, 2025
    The wave of autumn colors is the backdrop for lots of  fun autumn activities. If you are yearning to be on the water, the lakes…
  • Summer Fun

    Now Playing- Fairs, Festivals, and Fun

    August 12, 2025
    The end of summer can be bittersweet, but here in the 9 Lakes Region the fun hasn’t ended.  Colorful fairs and festivals keep the summer…
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    Four Tips for navigating your way around Nine Lakes

    July 22, 2025
    The Nine Lakes region of East Tennessee is a stunning natural paradise that has everything you need for a wholesome, rejuvenating escape. This amazing area…