9 Lakes, Area Events, conservation, family holidays, Lakes, Lodging, waterfalls
Spring Break Fun
Spring break is a beautiful time to visit the 9 Lakes. Expect warm days averaging the upper 60’s and lower 70’s which are perfect temperatures for that active outdoor adventure hiking, biking, or exploring a favorite attraction. After the winter season, the region is already bursting with colorful flowers, tree buds, and greening grass. To
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9 Lakes, Area Events, downtowns, Getaways, Music, OHV, Outdoors
Mountain Music
The heritage of the region is told and preserved through its music. The small towns, hollers, and hills of the 9 Lakes Region produced some of this country’s best known musicians and performers including Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins, and Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong. Their music speaks to the social and political issues of the time
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9 Lakes, Area Events, fishing, Lakes
Fish Our Tournament Lakes
It is not surprising that avid anglers flock to the 9 Lakes Region to fish. With two of the top bass lakes in the country, and waters that have yielded state records for muskie, black crappie, and brown trout, this region is a “bucket list” destination for fishing in the Southeast. In spring 2019, the
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9 Lakes, Agritourism, Getaways, Houseboats, Lakes, Lodging, Wine
What’s New for 2019
Our mailbag has been full of questions about “what’s new for 2019” in the 9 Lakes. We are excited about the upcoming travel season so here are some of the events, places, and attractions you will want to include in your vacation planning: New Lodging: Stay in a new Sunstar Houseboat at Beach Island Resort
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9 Lakes, Area Events, downtowns, family holidays, Lakes, National Parks, Outdoors, Trails, Wine
9 Days of Holiday Season Activities
The 9 Lakes of East Tennessee provides an abundance of holiday activities in the winter season for outdoor enthusiasts and family fun experiences. With temperatures that can fluctuate between frosty mornings and warming days, the outdoors will beckon you to enjoy all that region offers: December 18- Stroll Main Street and shop local. Explore antiques,
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9 Lakes, Area Events, conservation, family holidays, Lakes, Outdoors
A Toast to Good Health and Good Cheer
The 9 Lakes Region is a four seasons destination for outdoor recreation. During the holiday season, it is traditional to share a toast for good health and good cheer. What better way to toast the Season, then to share an activity with friends and family outdoors in an event that is fun, and supports the
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9 Lakes, Area Events, downtowns, family holidays, Music
Holiday Music and Events: Spotlight on Roane County
Holiday decorations, music, and events are the welcoming signs of the Yuletide Season. Across the communities of Roane County, activities abound for merry makers who are seeking to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Harriman’s 30th Annual Merry TubaChristmas – On Saturday, December 1, 2018, the melodious sounding tuba/euphonium choir under the direction of
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9 Lakes, Area Events, family holidays, Getaways, Wine
Over the River and through the Wood- Thanksgiving in the 9 Lakes Region
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, the lyrics evoke the sentimentality of coming together to share a meal with loved ones. Even in modern days where families are greatly separated by miles, there is a common
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9 Lakes, driving trails, Lakes, motorcycles, National Parks, Outdoors
Abundance by the Numbers
When Spanish Explorer, Hernando DeSoto set out on his expedition in modern day southeastern United States seeking riches and a passage to China, he may not have realized the abundance of natural beauty that he was seeing in the 9 Lakes region. What he did recognize was an abundance of food, fresh water, pearls, precious
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9 Lakes, Getaways, Hunting, Outdoors
On the Hunt for Wild Turkey
The 9 Lakes region is known as an outdoor sportsman’s playground for locals and visitors. Daniel Boone hunted these forests, while Native Americans cherished the bounty of wild game found here. The fall season classically draws hunters to the woods for large game hunts including deer, bear, elk, and wild turkey. While hunt lotteries can
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