The sights and sounds of the holiday season have a way of lifting our spirits. Traditionally, the last weekend of November begins the transformation of small towns, public parks, and local businesses into holiday wonderlands. Across the 9 Lakes Region, the colorful light displays, holiday music, and seasonal treats will delight the young and young…
When you’re in love, any place can feel like heaven on earth. But the 9 Lakes region of Tennessee was actually dubbed “the most heavenly place” by naturalist John Muir. He coined the phrase in the mid-1800s when his Thousand Miles Walk to the Sea took him through ridges and forests. You and your date…
There is no shortage of places to view fireworks this July 4th. With the easing of COVID restrictions, events are scheduled across the 9 Lakes Region. As in previous years, you can choose to go by car or by boat to see fireworks displays near to where you are staying. Many of the events will…
One of the most common questions we get when the summer heats up is “Where’s the beach?” The pleasure of splashing in the water and sharing a picnic basket is a tradition that is popular with families young and old, especially those with toddlers. Luckily, the 9 Lakes Region has designated beaches with facilities, shaded…
The 9 Lakes Region is already known for its long, winding roads and scenic vistas. Day tripping along back roads and through small towns is a summer tradition that dates back to the earliest days of automobiles. City folk would exit the hot, industrialized cities to enjoy cool mountain towns and resorts in East Tennessee….
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 Region is a popular family destination for boating, swimming, kayaking, wakeboarding, fishing and house boating. Summer can be lots of fun on the water, but protect yourself and your loved…
After a yearlong slumber, spring events are popping up across the region. One way to immerse yourself in the region’s culture is to visit one of the many festivals. Did you know that the people who settled in this region migrated from cities across Europe and, more recently, world-wide, bringing their customs and rich cultural…
Who doesn’t remember those fun family or weekend road trips? Packing the car, choosing a destination, and letting the open road wash over you. The thrill of a road trip is half-scenery and half-chance. Immersed in the scenery, visitors can discover new stops and attractions. If you’re lucky, a seemingly inconvenient detour leads us into…
On January 19, 2021, the US Department of Transportation announced that three roads in the 9 Lakes Region have been designated as National Scenic Byways. Many travelers are already familiar with Newfound Gap Road through the Smokies and the Norris Freeway in Anderson County. The third and much lesser known route to discover is the…
The history of East Tennessee is a mosaic of moments and people who lived and struggled in this area of Appalachia. The ever changing industries in the 9 Lakes Region has been dependent on the laborers who came either by free- will or by the will of their owner. Pre-Civil War, the region was home…
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