9 Lakes, Outdoors, Stargazing, Trails
Starry, Starry, Night
While the 9 Lakes Region is well known for its gorgeous scenery of sparkling lakes and wooded mountains, beauty is also found in the night when the reds and pinks of sunset fade, and the velvety black of night creeps across the sky. This is the right time to begin looking up at the sky... Read More
9 Lakes, Area Events, Car races
White Lightning- Dirt Track Racing
The lore of moonshine runners and fast cars plays out on dirt tracks across the 9 Lakes region on most summer weekend nights. Dirt Track Racing originated in the United States gaining popularity in the early 1920s, and spread internationally by 1930. Dirt tracks are short ovals and surfaced with clay and dirt. A precursor... Read More
9 Lakes, Area Events, downtowns, motorcycles
Find your way Downtown: 3 Not-to-be-Missed Main Streets
Exploring the downtowns of the 9 Lakes Region is a fun way to experience local culture, and hospitality. Main Streets range from the exciting nightlife of Knoxville to the quaint charms of Historic Dandridge. The great downtowns in the region are preserving and celebrating their stories through local architecture, food, and street events. Three spotlight... Read More
9 Lakes, Area Events
July 4th Holiday Fireworks and Fun 9 Lakes
There is no shortage of fun July 4th activities to attend in the 9 Lakes. Celebrate the holiday by joining in on one of the many traditional events being held across the region. Family picnics, community square dance, parades, live music concerts, and of course, fireworks are all fun ways to make lasting memories with... Read More
9 Lakes, B&B, Cabins, Dude Ranch, Houseboats, Lodging, Outdoors
Getaways- Unique Places to Stay in the 9 Lakes Region
In the 9 Lakes, part of the adventure is where to stay. Do you prefer to be close to shopping and restaurants, or do you want to find a bit of space to relax in. Hotels, RVing, camping, and cabins are popular choices for many visitors to the region, but there are other types of... Read More
9 Lakes, Agritourism, Area Events
Summer 2018! What to do Where to go When you get here!
While the summer solstice is June 21, the summer season in the 9 Lakes has officially kicked off. The lakes and parks are filled with boaters and campers, while the seasonal waterside restaurants are open and offering fun places to relax with friends and family. The month of June is also jam packed with festivals... Read More
9 Lakes, Lakes, Outdoors, Trails
Celebrating 85 Years of Service- TVA- Dams, Lakes, and Trails
The future of the Tennessee River Valley was signed into law on May 18, 1933 by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. With that pen stroke, change was coming to this region known today as the 9 Lakes. The plan for the purpose and mission of the TVA was set forth as one of the many New Deal... Read More
9 Lakes, Area Events, Outdoors, Water Trails
Tips to Finding a Guide in the Nine Lakes- Fish, Ride, Paddle
Getting outdoors and enjoying all the amenities that the 9 Lakes Region has to offer is a buffet of choices. Fishing, Biking, and Paddling are just few of the many outdoor adventures waiting for you in the 9 Lakes Region of East Tennessee. Hiring a guide service is one of the great ways to amplify... Read More
9 Lakes, Area Events, Music, Wine
Discover Festival Season – Taste, Listen, Experience, Enjoy!
The 9 Lakes Region is your festival destination in late spring and early summer. In every county, you will find events celebrating the music, foods, and arts of East Tennessee. Go on a cultural tour of the 9 Lakes, and sample the variety of events and adventures waiting for you. Taste Appalachian cuisine is defined... Read More
9 Lakes, driving trails, motorcycles
Motorcycle Rides Not to Miss
Riding a motorcycle on the back roads of the 9 Lakes Region is a spring pastime. Each road, curve, and byway offers a visual tapestry of colors woven by budding trees, greening grass, roadside wildflowers, and the striking backdrop of mountains and lakes. As beautiful and pastoral as the landscape is, the thrill is in the... Read More