It is not surprising that avid anglers flock to the 9 Lakes Region to fish. With two of the top bass lakes in the country, and waters that have yielded state records for muskie, black crappie, and brown trout, this region is a “bucket list” destination for fishing in the Southeast. In spring 2019, the…
Our mailbag has been full of questions about “what’s new for 2019” in the 9 Lakes. We are excited about the upcoming travel season so here are some of the events, places, and attractions you will want to include in your vacation planning: New Lodging: Stay in a new Sunstar Houseboat at Beach Island Resort…
The 9 Lakes of East Tennessee provides an abundance of holiday activities in the winter season for outdoor enthusiasts and family fun experiences. With temperatures that can fluctuate between frosty mornings and warming days, the outdoors will beckon you to enjoy all that region offers: December 18- Stroll Main Street and shop local. Explore antiques,…
The 9 Lakes Region is a four seasons destination for outdoor recreation. During the holiday season, it is traditional to share a toast for good health and good cheer. What better way to toast the Season, then to share an activity with friends and family outdoors in an event that is fun, and supports the…
Holiday decorations, music, and events are the welcoming signs of the Yuletide Season. Across the communities of Roane County, activities abound for merry makers who are seeking to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Harriman’s 30th Annual Merry TubaChristmas – On Saturday, December 1, 2018, the melodious sounding tuba/euphonium choir under the direction of…
Originally published in 1844, this song speaks to the tradition of traveling to be with family on Thanksgiving. Told through the eyes of a child, the lyrics evoke the sentimentality of coming together to share a meal with loved ones. Even in modern days where families are greatly separated by miles, there is a common…
When Spanish Explorer, Hernando DeSoto set out on his expedition in modern day southeastern United States seeking riches and a passage to China, he may not have realized the abundance of natural beauty that he was seeing in the 9 Lakes region. What he did recognize was an abundance of food, fresh water, pearls, precious…
The 9 Lakes of East Tennessee region is known for its beauty and the fall is no exception. The abundance and variety of hardwood creates a palette of colors against the blues of the sky and lakes. The number of recreational activities is a draw for families and visitors seeking a weekend getaways to enjoy…
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…
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…
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