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  • Now Playing- Fairs, Festivals, and Fun

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    August 12, 2025

    The 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 fun going. Top of mind…
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    Four Tips for navigating your way around Nine Lakes

    July 22, 2025
    The Nine Lakes region of East Tennessee is a stunning natural paradise that has everything you need for a wholesome, rejuvenating escape. This amazing area…
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    July and August East Tennessee Events

    July 14, 2025
    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…
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    Red, White, and BOOM- July 4 Fireworks Shows

    June 22, 2025
    July 4 Fireworks displays in the 9 Lakes “And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our…
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    Why the Nine Lakes Region is the Perfect Place for a Foodie Adventure

    June 19, 2025
    Hidden between two Appalachian Mountain ranges, the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Mountains, the Nine Lakes is a region of East Tennessee with a…
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    May is National Water Safety Month

    May 7, 2025
    May’s National Water Safety month is the right time to reacquaint yourself with how to play and stay safe on the water.  The 9 Lakes…
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    Springs Festivals in May and June are Celebrations of Appalachian Spring

    May 4, 2025
    Spring festival season continues to bring the sights, sounds, and tastes of Appalachian Spring.  From the traditions of storytelling and sheepshearing to the pungency of…
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    Throttle Therapy: Adventure Motorcycling Through Appalachian Beauty

    April 20, 2025
    If you’ve ever found peace in the rumble of an engine, the sweep of a twisty mountain road, and the endless blue of Appalachian skies,…
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    Top Tips for a Solo Outdoor Holiday in the US: Nine Lakes Region

    April 9, 2025
    A solo holiday is a brilliant opportunity to explore new horizons while discovering new things about yourself and enjoying some well-deserved you-time. For outdoor enthusiasts,…
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    2025 Hot Rod and Car Shows Revving Up

    April 9, 2025
    The spirit of moonshine, roaring engines, and winding roads comes alive on weekends during the spring and summer months. In the 1950s and ’60s, fast…
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    Dogwood Spring: Four Weeks of Festivals in the 9 Lakes Region

    April 2, 2025
    When the dogwoods are blooming, the festival season has begun in the 9 Lakes of East TN. Each year, we look forward to spring festival…