Area Events, Car races
2024 Overmountain Rally to Bring the Thrill of a National ARA Championship Rally Round to the Region
The Overmountain Rally Tennessee is holding one day of national driving competition in Newport, TN on September 14, 2024. What is Rally Racing? Rally Racing in European countries dates to the 1700’s, while rally racing in the United States has only been around for fifty years. The ARA competitive events are stage rally racing, which tests the competitor’s endurance. The Overmountain Rally Tennessee competitors
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9 Lakes, Area Events, free admission, Music, things to do, travel planning
Harvesting the Summer Event Season
July and August are ripe with events that celebrate heritage, music, and history of the region. From making Dutch oven blackberry cobbler to ascending into the clouds on a hot air balloon, the region is offering up a bountiful calendar of things to do and see. Summer is made for great adventures. Don’t go home
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Area Events, family holidays, things to do, travel planning
Celebrating Independence Day in the 9 Lakes Region
200 pound anvils shooting into the sky, boats out on the water, and folks sitting by the river. You’ll find these scenes and many more as people across the 9 Lakes Region celebrate Independence Day in America. Whether you are in the mood for a parade, fireworks by the lake or 4th of July traditions
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9 Lakes, Area Events, Music
2024 Early Summer Music Events to Plan For
Lake season has officially opened in the 9 Lakes Region. The marina ship stores, restaurants and boat rentals are now open on weekends for business. Along with live weekend music at your favorite marinas, summer concert series in the small and large towns of the region are kicking off. Tennessee is known for music and
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Area Events, bike trails
East Tennessee Cycling Events Calendar 2024
East Tennessee has become a national destination for road, MTB, and gravel cycling. From Windrock Bike Park with its expert gravity trails to the hundreds of miles of trail offering gnarly MTB single and double track, an IMBA epic at Big South Fork NRRA, long leisurely roads exploring the countryside, surfaced trails connecting metro communities,
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9 Lakes, Area Events, free admission
Spring Events in East Tennessee
Festival season is now in full bloom across the region. You can step back in time to learn about traditional Appalachian traditions, listen to live music, or test your hand at fly fishing for trout in the cold mountain waters. Most of these events are FREE, making it easy to enjoy a full calendar of
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9 Lakes, Area Events, bird watching, Getaways
Winter Wanderings- 2024 Winter Events in East Tennessee
Wondering where to wander during the chilly winter months? The winter does bring a chill and some snow to the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee. but winter also brings some of the hottest bird watching, geode searching, and indoor adventures of the year. If you find yourself wondering where to wander, this is one of
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9 Lakes, Area Events, bike trails, fall foliage, paddling
Autumn Fun in the 9 Lakes Region
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 and days are still warm enough to go paddling or for a fall foliage cruise. Some of the prettiest paddle routes are along the Powell River Blueway on Norris Lake
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Area Events, fall foliage
Fall is for Leaves and Festivals
Football, festivals, and leaves are a fun season in the 9 Lakes Region The official start of Fall is Sept 23, but when should you plan to take leaf peeping trip? When to experience the season is up to you…but we have some suggestions to help with your planning. Smokies High Elevation – Gatlinburg- the
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July and August East Tennessee Events
Summer events are a must when you visit the 9 Lakes Region. Play, hike, bike, paddle, splash and swim during the day and then head to an event for the evening when the heat of the day is done. Along with live weekend music and fun times at your favorite marinas, the July and August
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