9 Lakes Blog
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Over the River and through the Wood- Thanksgiving in the 9 Lakes Region
November 9, 2025Originally published in 1844, this song speaks to the tradition of traveling to be with family on Thanksgiving. Told through the eyes of a child,… -
Gratitude and Reflection- November Events in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee
November 4, 2025November 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… -
FARMS AND FRIGHTS- Halloween Fun
October 5, 2025Get lost in a corn maze; pick out a pumpkin in the patch; enjoy a bonfire; or get your adrenaline running with a good fright. … -
Fall in Love with Autumn in East Tennessee
October 3, 2025Saying goodbye to summer means welcoming the beautiful colors of fall. Autumn is traditionally a time to hunt and gather the bounty of the land. … -
Autumn Fun in the 9 Lakes Region
September 10, 2025The wave of autumn colors is the backdrop for lots of fun autumn activities. If you are yearning to be on the water, the lakes… -
Now Playing- Fairs, Festivals, and Fun
August 12, 2025The 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… -
Four Tips for navigating your way around Nine Lakes
July 22, 2025The Nine Lakes region of East Tennessee is a stunning natural paradise that has everything you need for a wholesome, rejuvenating escape. This amazing area… -
July and August East Tennessee Events
July 14, 2025Summer events are a must when you visit the 9 Lakes Region. Play, hike, bike, paddle, splash and swim during the day and then head… -
Red, White, and BOOM- July 4 Fireworks Shows
June 22, 2025July 4 Fireworks displays in the 9 Lakes “And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our… -
Why the Nine Lakes Region is the Perfect Place for a Foodie Adventure
June 19, 2025Hidden between two Appalachian Mountain ranges, the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Mountains, the Nine Lakes is a region of East Tennessee with a…