State Parks East Tennessee’s Nine State Parks – Free to Explore Discover the Natural and Cultural Treasures of East Tennessee’s Nine Lakes Region Experience the Nine Lakes Region, where natural beauty meets Appalachian heritage. Discover the natural beauty and rich heritage of East Tennessee. The Nine Lakes Region offers scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation, and year-round…

National Parks / Forest Home to 4 National Parks and the Only National Forest in Tennessee. Cherokee National Forest The Cherokee National Forest is divided into northern and southern sections by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The 650,000-acre forest is the largest tract of public land in Tennessee and adjoins other national forests in…