9 Lakes, Area Events, conservation, things to do
Volunteers- Keeping the 9 Lakes Beautiful
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” ~ Sherry Anderson The 9 Lakes partners have a long history of service to the region. The Region has greatly benefited from the sweat equity of previous and current volunteers. When the Civilian Conservation Corps were brought to East Tennessee during the Great... Read More
Area Events, family holidays, things to do
Festivals in East Tennessee
The holiday season is just starting to kick in and the region is getting in a festive mood. Events Not to Miss- Late Fall. Oct 30- Haunted Halloween Trail and Movie– Ancient Lore Village, S Knoxville Oct 30- 31- Haunted Tours at the Historic Scott County Jail- Huntsville. Reservations required for these special events. Nov... Read More
9 Lakes, Area Events, fall foliage, family holidays, National Parks, things to do
Sky High Adventures in the 9 Lakes
August skies in the 9 Lakes always seem to be bluer and the sunsets are more dramatic. making this the perfect month for “sky high” adventures. Here are some of our favorite ways to get vertical: Located in the heart of downtown, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is the longest suspension bridge in North America. It spans... Read More
9 Lakes, caves, family holidays, Lakes, things to do
Family Fun on Rainy Days
Sometimes it rains at the lake during your summer vacation. While we love our rainy days to read and relax, we also know that the kiddos may not be thrilled at staying inside. So, here are some family, fun suggestions of places to check out on a rainy summer day Go Retro– An ice cold... Read More