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Norris Lake - 809 miles of shorelineFishing: Norris Lake has over 56 species of fish and is well known for its striper fishing. There are also catches of brown and rainbow trout, small and largemouth bass, walleye, and an abundant source of crappie. The Tennessee state record for brown trout was caught in the Clinch River just below Norris Dam. Striped bass exceeding 50 pounds also lurk in the lake’s cool waters. Winter and summer striped bass fishing is excellent in the lower half of the lake. Walleye are stocked annually.

Nestled in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains, about 20 miles north of Knoxville just off I-75, is Norris Lake. It extends 56 miles up the Powell River and 73 miles into the Clinch River. Since the lake is not fed by another major dam, the water has the reputation of being cleaner than any other in the nation. And, once the sun begins to warm the water in late May, it tends to maintain a steady warm temperature until fall. With hundreds of secluded coves, three state parks, two wildlife management areas and 59 public access sites, it’s no wonder Norris Lake has become a favorite vacation destination. The shoreline includes over 50 miles of islands, numerous picnic areas, caves, cliffs, beaches and gradual sloping shorelines. An abundance of wildlife can be spotted including elk, deer, turkey, great blue herons and a few eagles along with cows and horses grazing at the shoreline.

Make Norris Lake your family vacation destination. Over 20 marinas (www.norrislakemarinas.com) on the lake offer a variety of accommodations from hotels, condos, homes and campgrounds to mobile houseboats and floating houses. Most of the marinas offer ski boat, fishing boat, pontoon boat, party barge and jet ski rentals, restaurants.

CHerokee Lake - 463 miles of shorelineFishing: There is a prolific forage base of threadfin shad, gizzard shad, and alewife. The primary game fish species are

the three black bass species, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, crappie, walleye, sauger, sunfish, white bass, and catfish. Fishing around the dam will produce striped bass in the summer months. During fall and

spring, stripers run upstream to the John Sevier steam plant discharge. During the winter when the water level drops, largemouth bass can be caught amongst the rock outcroppings. Of all the TVA

lakes tested, Cherokee Lake has the highest score for largemouth bass. Along the large creek embayment, there is excellent crappie fishing.

If you love to fish, Cherokee Lake is a must. (www.cherokeelakeinfo.com) Fish densities in Cherokee Lake are greater than most of the other TVA Reservoirs. A variety of fish attractors

have been constructed over the years in an attempt to improve fishing for anglers. These include brush piles which are used by many game fish, and stake beds which are used

primarily for concentrated crappie. The TVA has also planted Willow, Swamp Oak, Bald Cypress and River Birch in drawdown areas to create additional long lasting habitats.

When visiting Cherokee Lake, you will find it is surrounded by gentle, rolling hills. Beautiful, peaceful country landscape abounds in the many farmlands near the lake. To the Northwest of Cherokee Lake you can see the towering Clinch Mountain Range.

DoUGLas Lake - 550 miles of shorelineFishing: Nourished by three rivers, Douglas

Lake has become the premier crappie lake in East Tennessee and is rated one of the top

five crappie fishing lakes in the nation, also in the top 10 in the nation for

largemouth bass. Other good fishing includes: white bass, sauger,

black crappie, striped bass, spotted bass, walleye,

blue cat, flat head catfish, channel catfish, red horse, red breast sunfish and bluegill. Fishing is a year round

sport at Douglas although spring and fall are the preferred seasons. From November to May, the

wide shallow embayment, fertile creek hollows and stump beds, attract crappie in huge

numbers during the spawning season making fishing excellent! Spring is the best time for bass fishing but you’ll find

there’s good stock year-round.

Douglas Lake (www.douglaslakeinfo.com/info) is located in the foothills of the Great

Smoky Mountains (near Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg), attracting more than

1.7 million visitors a year.

Douglas Lake (Douglas Reservoir) is fed by the French Broad River and Nolichucky River, both

of which originate in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee and offer great fly fishing.

The Pigeon River offers Class III and IV white water rapids and is home to a dozen rafting outfitters.

Most of the shoreline on Douglas Lake is privately owned. TVA provides recreational facilities at Douglas

Dam. Above the dam is a campground with hookups and showers, a picnic area, all seasons boat ramp, and swimming beach.

CHiLHowee - 26 miles of shoreline aND CaLDerwooD Lakes - 17 miles of shoreline

Fishing: These quieter lakes provides a peaceful setting for fishermen and paddlers. The primary game fish are largemouth and smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, crappie, and rock bass. Trout are stocked on an annual basis and thrive in the cool clear water. Access is easy and convenient with several boat ramps on US 129 along the Lake’s northern border.

Chilhowee Lake provides part of the boundary between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cherokee National Forest. This shallow 10-mile long, cool water reservoir is more river-like, coursing a narrow, twisted route that stretches upstream to Calderwood Dam, near the Tennessee/North Carolina state line. Chilhowee Dam and its powerhouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Chilhowee Hydroelectric Development. Although now submerged by the Chilhowee Lake impoundment of the Little Tennessee River, the Chilhowee site was home to a substantial 18th-century Overhill Cherokee village and may have been the site of the Creek village “Chalahume” visited by Spanish explorer Juan Pardo in 1567. Although Chilhowee was destroyed by Euro-American frontiersmen in the late 18th century, the village’s name is still used for various entities throughout East Tennessee.

Nearby Calderwood Dam is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Built in the Little Tennessee Valley by Alcoa in the 20th century to provide electricity to its aluminum smelting operations. The dam was one of the last to be completed in the Tennessee River watershed before TVA took control of the watershed in 1933. The Calderwood complex graces a horseshoe bend in the river known as “The Narrows.” The dam is located along the upstream end of this bend, and the powerhouse, service building, and old Calderwood community (now a recreation area) are located along the downstream end of this bend. The Calderwood Overlook, located along US-129 just south of the road’s intersection with Housley Road, provides a sweeping view of the Calderwood Reservoir. A gravel road, also open only to public foot traffic, connects the overlook to Calderwood Dam.

For more information on recreational lake opportunities call 1-800-TVA-LAND. Fishing information taken from www.OutdoorKnoxville.com.

MeLToN HiLL Lake - 173 miles of shorelineFishing: Predominant fish are musky, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, largemouth bass, and skipjack herring. The state record saugeye was caught in 1998 at the warmwater discharge at Bull Run Steam Plant, which is probably the most intensely fished section of the lake for all species. Another productive and popular spot is on the tailwaters below the dam, but you’ll find both largemouths and smallmouths throughout the lake. Spring and fall crappie fishing is one of Melton Hill Lake’s better-kept fishing secrets.

Melton Hill Lake (www.tennesseelakeinfo.com/meltonhilllake) is the only dam in the tributary reservoir system with a navigation lock and is considered a run-of-river reservoir, meaning that water is passed through the reservoir without being stored long term. Unlike many other TVA lakes, Melton Hill does not have extreme water fluctuation in the winter months because it is not used for flood control. Melton Hill Lake has a nationally recognized rowing course and is a spring training site for collegiate teams from throughout the eastern United States. The reservoir has hosted a number of national championships.

waTTs Bar Lake - 771 miles of shorelineFishing: The best fishing is said to be between April and November when the lake is at the summer pool level of 741 feet above sea level. During the winter months, the level usually drops about six feet. Anglers can cast a line in the wide open flats or the narrow winding river channels and expect to catch jumbo crappie, lunker, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trophy stripers and a wide array of freshwater fish. Crappie and sauger fishing in the spring is exceptionally good. Peak time for fishing largemouths is from April through June, with October through December the best for smallmouths. October and November are also the peak times for striped bass, but you can catch the big stripers year-round. In August and September the lake’s white bass fishing is second to none in the state. Note that the state of Tennessee advises against eating fish caught in certain areas of the lake.

One of the South’s largest lakes, Watts Bar Lake (www.wattsbarlakeinfo.com/info) has 771 miles of shoreline. Construction of Watts Bar Dam began in 1939. It was completed in January 1942, three weeks after Pearl Harbor, and provided urgently needed electricity for the war effort. Located about midway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, this area had one of the most serious flooding problems in the nation. The principal tributaries of Watts Bar are the Clinch River and the Tennessee River. Now the rivers that often threatened the cities before the construction of the dams and reservoirs, contribute to its economy as a major artery for barge traffic.

The area also provides many opportunities for birdwatching, with an extremely large population of great blue herons, over 120 nesting pairs of osprey, and a few bald eagles living on or near the lake. Several parks and camps are located on the lake, including the John Knox Center and the Boy Scout facility Camp Buck Toms. (http://www.tva.com/sites/wattsbarres.htm)

ForT LoUDoUN Lake - 379 miles of shorelineFishing: The lake is well known for its great bass and catfishing. The most commonly harvested fish are largemouth, smallmouth, and white bass. Bluegill, crappie, and sauger are also present in good numbers.

Formed by the Holston, French Broad and Little Tennessee Rivers, Fort Loudoun Lake is located at the headwaters of the Tennessee River and extends about 55 miles into Knoxville. It is the uppermost in the chain of nine TVA reservoirs that form a continuous navigable channel from there to Paducah, Kentucky, 652 miles away. Fort Loudoun Dam features a 360-foot lock which raises boats and barges from Watts Bar Lake to Fort Loudoun Lake, providing transit for half a million tons of cargo annually.

The tailwater area immediately below the dam is an excellent site for viewing a variety of waterbirds, including herons, cormorants, gulls, osprey, and bald eagles. Black-crowned night herons and osprey visit during the summer and late fall, and gulls migrate to the area in winter.

Fort Loudoun Lake and Tellico Lake (http://www.fortloudon-tellicolakeinfo.com/info.shtml) are visited by more than 2 million visitors a year. Both Fort Loudoun Dam and Tellico Dam are located on US 321 at Lenoir City, Tennessee. They are located just one mile apart. HWY I-40 and I-75 provide easy access from all directions to both Fort Loudoun and Tellico Dams.

TeLLiCo Lake - 357 miles of shorelineFishing: The Tellico Lake is a cool water impoundment due to the cold water inflows from Chilhowee Lake and the Tellico River. Since the reservoir is relatively infertile, it does not support high densities of fish. Some of the most common game fish include largemouth and smallmouth bass, white crappie, bluegill, rainbow trout, and walleye. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has issued an advisory against the consumption of catfish.

On Tellico’s banks is a reconstruction of the original Fort Loudoun, which was built by the British during the French and Indian War. It was named for John Campbell, the fourth Earl of Loudoun, commander-in-chief of the British forces in North America at the time. Park rangers wear period clothing and lead tours of the reconstructed fort. Another nearby historic attraction is the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, honoring the Cherokee genius who invented the Cherokee alphabet.

Tellico Reservoir was the last major reservoir created by the TVA, in part due to the snail darter controversy. The completion of Tellico Dam was nearly halted by a landmark decision by the Supreme Court regarding the Endangered Species Act. After Congress specifically exempted Tellico Dam from the Endangered Species Act, the work was finished and Tellico Reservoir created. The Tellico Reservoir inundated several Native American sites, including the historically significant sites of Chota and Tanasi. The controversial Bat Creek inscription was also discovered adjacent to this lake.

Tellico Lake Reservoir and Dam create a navigable waterway up the Little Tennessee River, which offers access for barges heading up the river. The canal between Tellico and Fort Loudoun lakes provides barge access to Tellico Lake without the need of a lock.

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NOvEMbER Christmas in the City, Knoxville Christmas Parade, New tazewell/tazewell Fantasy of trees, Knoxville Lighting of Historic Harriman, Harriman National Bicycle League thanksgiving Nationals, Morristown Rodeo, Harriman Secret City Half Marathon, Oak Ridge Sweetwater Small town Christmas, Sweetwater thanksgiving Day Dinner at Grey Gables, Rugby Veteran’s Day Celebration, Knoxville

DECEMbER Big Band New Year’s Eve Party, Morristown Breakfast with Santa Claus, Wartburg Christmas Parades in Jefferson City, Morristown, Newport, Wartburg Christmas at General Longstreet’s, Russellville Christmas at Historic Rugby, Rugby Christmas by Candlelight Dinner at Grey Gables, Rugby Christmas Candlelight Walk, tellico Plains Christmas in Olde Loudon, Loudon Christmas in the City, Knoxville Christmas in the Mountains, Frozen Head State Park, Wartburg Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival, Pigeon Forge Christmas on Main, Morristown Christmas on the Mountain, Coker Creek Colonial Christmas Candlelight tour, Kingston Dickens Christmas & Carriage Rides, Dandridge Glenmore Mansion Christmas tours, Jefferson City Heavenly Celebration, Wartburg Historic Harriman Christmas tours, Harriman Jackson Square Holiday Market, Oak Ridge Merry tuba Christmas, Harriman Rockwood Christmas Home tour, Rockwood Santa train, Oak Ridge Sweetwater Small town Christmas, Sweetwater the Nutcracker – Harriman twelve Days of Christmas in Old appalachia, Clinton Victorian Christmas, Cumberland Gap Winterfest trolley tour of Lights, Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge

JANUARy - DECEMbER Bradbury Bluegrass Shows, Kingston

JANUARy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Knoxville

FEbRUARy Dogwood arts Festival House & Garden Show, Knoxville International Festival, Oak Ridge Valentine Dinner train, Oak Ridge

MARCh Rodeo - Harriman tulip Festival at Crescent Bend, Knoxville

ApRIl american Red Cross/Monroe County Poker Run, Madisonville apple Dumplin Festival, Winfield Bridal and Prom Fashion Expo, Caryville Civil War Living History Weekend, Knoxville Civil War Reenactment: “Gap Divided,” Cumberland Gap Cruisin’ in Harriman (april - august) Dogwood arts Festival, Knoxville Earthfest. Knoxville Lay’d Out in the Park Car Show, Morristown Music of the Mountains, Cosby Outdoor KnoxFest, Knoxville Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair, Knoxville SkyMart Car Show, Morristown Springthyme in the Garden, Morristown thunder Road Festival, Rockwood tunes, Balloons, BBq & Crafts Festival, White Pine Wheelin’ Sportsman Wounded Warrior turkey Hunt, LaFollette Wildflower Walks, Norris

MAy armed Forces Day train Rides, Oak Ridge Bushtec Performance Motorcycle trailers Homecoming, Jacksboro & Caryville Clinch River Spring antique Fair, Clinton Cosby in the Park, Cosby Crazy aunt Sadie’s Yard. Cumberland Gap Cruisin’ & Groovin’ Collectible Car & Music Festival, Dandridge

1 the American Museum of Science & Energy tells the story of Oak Ridge, the Manhattan Project and the atomic age in vivid detail with hands-on activities and changing exhibits. 300 South tulane ave., Oak Ridge, 865-576-3200

2 Obed Wild and Scenic River stretches along the Cumberland Plateau and looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. Known for its rock and boulder climbing, the park has dozens of climbing routes ranging up to 200 feet.

3 time stands still at historic Rugby, a restored Victorian village founded in 1880 by British author and social reformer, thomas Hughes. Plan to eat a meal at the harrow Road Café. Visitors and lodgers today can still enjoy Welsh Rarebit, one of many choices on a daily lunch menu which features Cumberland Plateau home cooking and British Isles specialties. 5517 Rugby Hwy., Rugby, 423-628-2441 or 888-214-3400

4 Indian Mountain State park, once an abandoned coal mine site, is now home to campsites, picnic areas, swimming pool, two walking trails and recreation areas with playgrounds, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, boat rentals and fishing.

5 tVa’s first hydro-electric dam (1936), Norris Dam is 265 feet high and stretches 1,860 feet across the Clinch River. Caves, scenic valleys, sparkling streams, wildflower trails and a virgin forest with hiking trails are among the natural wonders of Norris Dam State park. the lenoir Museum and Threshing Mill Complex depicts life before the tennessee Valley authority built Norris Dam and includes an 1800s German Barrel Organ and an 18th Century Grist Mill. Cabins and campgrounds are available within the park. 125 Village Green Circle, Lake City, 865-426-7461

6 the Museum of Appalachia is a 65-acre living history complex of pioneer, frontier, and early artifacts of mountain life in the Southern appalachians. With over 250,000 pioneer relics including 30 log structures, it has been called “the most authentic and complete replica of pioneer appalachian life in the world.” 2819 andersonville Highway, Norris 865-494-7680

7 Nestled only two miles off of 11W on Joppa Mountain Road is Joppa Mountain pottery. Find unique kiln-fired handmade pottery made by local artisans ann & MacDonald Crosby. 1479 Joppa Mountain Rd., Rutledge, 865-828-3001

8 the lincoln Museum houses one of the most diverse abraham Lincoln and Civil War collections in the country. approximately 30,000 artifacts tell the story of President Lincoln and the Civil War period in america’s history. 6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy., Harrogate, 800-325-0900

9 Plan to spend a full day at Cumberland Gap National historic park: 24,000 acres with 85 miles of hiking trails and numerous backcountry camping areas, hands-on museum exhibits, two award-winning films, handmade crafts from the region, Civil War cannons in their original bunkers, earthen trenches and forts used by both Union and Confederate troops, and the historic hensley Settlement (1904-1951) on top of Brush Mountain. Join park rangers on an exciting two-hour adventure exploring Gap Cave’s majestic underground cathedral. the moderately strenuous, 1.5 mile tour explores four levels of the cave and includes a 1-mile hike along the historic Wilderness

Road. at an elevation of 2,440 feet, the Pinnacle Overlook offers a gorgeous view into three states – Kentucky, tennessee and Virginia. a winding, four-mile road leads from the park visitor center to the viewing platform, overlooking the historic town of Cumberland Gap and is a favorite with motorcyclists. U.S. 25E South, Middlesboro, KY 40965, 606-248-2817

10 the Union County historical Society and Museum offers a collection of Union County’s Opry Stars - Chet atkins, Roy acuff, & Kenny Chesney, as well as the history of Union County. Open Mondays, tuesdays and Sundays. 3824 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, 865-992-2136

11 One of five original demonstration parks developed by the tennessee Valley authority (tVa) in cooperation with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), big Ridge State park was an example of public recreation along the shorelines of tVa lakes. as well as the craftsmanship and stonework by the CCC, other notable features of the park include: the Norton Gristmill built in 1825, remnants of Sharp’s Station Fort constructed in the late 1700’s, and Indian Rock where a plaque commemorates the death of Peter Graves, a settler who was attacked by Indians at this spot. 1015 Big Ridge Park Rd., Maynardville, 865-992-5523 or 865-992-6498

12 Located on 1,435 acres, panther Creek State park is a pristine wildlife preserve. a scenic overlook at the park’s highest point gives a beautiful view of Cherokee lake. 2010 Panther Creek Rd., Morristown, 423-587-7046 or 888-tN-PaRKS

13 Downtown Morristown’s most unique feature is the 1969 overhead sidewalk system offering visitors “two Main Streets in one.” Featuring an eclectic mix of specialty shops, antique stores and restaurants. Morristown, 423-581-3280

Crockett Tavern Museum, a replica of the boyhood home of tennessee folk hero Davy Crockett, contains artifacts from Davy’s childhood and tells the story of this legendary figure in american history. (Open May-October.) 2002 Morningside Dr., Morristown, 423-587-9900

14 Cherokee lake and Cherokee park is surrounded by gentle rolling hills and the Clinch Mountain Range to the north. One of the oldest of the tennessee Valley authority (tVa) reservoirs, Cherokee Lake is 59 miles long, has 463 miles of shoreline and covers 30,300 acres at full pool. a beautiful 178-acre public park on the banks of Cherokee Lake, Cherokee Park offers stunning scenery and views of the lake and mountains. 3075 Floyd Hall Dr., Morristown, 423-586-5232

15 Over 600 exotic animals from around the world call briarwood Ranch Safari their home. Enjoy the free petting zoo and picnic area, then drive (if you dare!) on the four-mile safari trail. Riding in the wagon is always an option if your car is sensitive to hoof marks. 255 Briar thicket Rd., Bybee, 865-919-5072

16 historic Dandridge’s welcoming downtown streets are lined with restaurants and shops. try a burger and shake at Tinsley-bible Drugstore. For a lakefront meal, Angelos At The point offers exceptional views of Douglas Lake. 131 E. Main Street, Dandridge, 865-397-7420

Cumberland Gap antiques and Craft Fair Dolly’s Homecoming Parade, Parkway in Pigeon Forge F-100 Supernationals & all Ford Show, LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge Festival of British and appalachian Culture, Rugby International Biscuit Festival, Knoxville International Migratory Bird Day, Rankin Bottoms Living History Days at the Fort, Kingston Mother’s Day Dinner at Grey Gables, Rugby Rockwood Cruise-in Strawberry Festival, Morristown Strawberry Weekend at Ritter Farms, Rutledge White Knuckle Event, Brimstone Mountain, Huntsville Young Patriots Parade, Morristown

JUNE art on Main, Maynardville arts in the Gap, Hamilton Center for the arts in the Gap DOE Facilities Public Bus tour, Oak Ridge Dragon Boat Festival, Knoxville Genealogy Jamboree, Cumberland Gap Lavender Festival, Oak Ridge Kuumba Festival, Knoxville Lenoir City arts & Crafts Festival, Lenoir City Moonshine Rod Run, Newport Mountain Heritage Literacy Festival, Harrogate-LMU Campus Oakes Daylily Festiva, Corryton Rockwood Cruise-in Secret City Festival, Oak Ridge Smoky Mountain Wheelmen Cherohala Challenge, tellico Plains tennessee Free Fishing Day (see tn.gov/twra/fish) White Lightning Festival, Cumberland Gap

JUly 4th of July Celebration & anvil Shoot, Clinton 4th of July Celebration & Parade, Sweetwater 4th of July Parade, Deer Lodge arts in the Gap, Hamilton Center for the arts in the Gap DOE Facilities Public Bus tour, Oak Ridge Festival on the Fourth, Knoxville Fire on the Water, andersonville Firemen’s 4th, Fireworks, Huntsville Fireworks over the Lake, Dandridge Grainger County tomato Festival, Rutledge July 4th Party in the Park, Morristown Outdoor Show, Wartburg Patriot Festival, Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge

Powell River Pyro at Flat Hollow Marina & Springs Dock, LaFollette Red Gate Rodeo, Maynardville Ride Royal Blue Campground Community Festival, Pioneer Rockin’ the Docks Music & Fireworks, Lenoir City Rockwood Cruise-in Rumble on the Mountain, Wartburg Shakespeare On the Square, Knoxville Smokin’ the Water 4th of July Celebration, Kingston tellico Plains annual Dance On the Square, tellico Plains

AUGUST american Indian Celebration Pow Wow, Knoxville Bluegrass at Big Ridge, Maynardville Christy Homecoming - Christy Mission, Del Rio Davy Crockett Birthday Celebration, Morristown DOE Facilities Public Bus tour, Oak Ridge East tennessee History Fair, Knoxville East tennessee Overhill Cherokee PowWow, Cosby Fall Velo Classic, Oak Ridge Heritage Days, Frozen Head State Park, Wartburg Jefferson County Fair, Jefferson City Jellico Hospital Miner’s Mile Labor Day Fun Run, Jellico Labor Day Wkd- Mountain Heritage Festival, Stinking Creek Lakeside of the Smokies triathlon, Dandridge Nat. Wild turkey Fed. “Jake’s Day” Youth Outdoor Festival, LaFollette Rock Crawling Festival, Jellico Rockwood Cruise-in Shakespeare On the Square, Knoxville Smoky Mountain Military and Relic Show, Pigeon Forge Storm the Fort triathlon - Kingston tennessee Free Hunting Day (see tn.gov/twra/wildlife) Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Parade, Pigeon Forge

SEpTEMbER 19th annual Fall Festival, Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Vonore Boomsday Festival, Knoxville DOE Facilities Public Bus tour, Oak Ridge Dollywood’s National Southern Gospel Celebration, Pigeon Forge Elk Bugling Season Begins, Hatfield Knob Viewing tower Fall Smoky Mountain trout tournament, Pigeon Forge Frightmare Manor season opening, talbott Ft. Loudoun 18th Century trade Faire, Vonore Greekfest, Knoxville Half Moon Music Festival, ten Mile Hooray for Harriman Labor Day Festival, Harriman Labor Day Celebration, Harrogate

Lancing quilt Show, Lancing Louie Bluie Festival, Caryville Luttrell Bluegrass Festival, Luttrell Music on the town, Dandridge National Muscadine Festival, Sweetwater Pine Orchard Fair & quilt Show, Pine Orchard Pumpkin Patch at Oakes Farm, Corryton Rockwood Cruise-in Scots - Irish Festival, Dandridge Smoky Mountain Fiddlers Convention, Loudon taste of Loudon County, Lenoir City tennessee Mine Safety Rescue Competition, Caryville tennessee Valley Fair, Knoxville Wings Over the Big South Fork, Oneida

OCTObER 40th annual autumn Gold Festival, Coker Creek Brewer’s Jam, Knoxville Chili Cook-Off, tazewell City Park Clinch River antique Festival, Clinton Cumberland Gap antiques and Craft Fair Del Rio Days, Del Rio Fall Color Secret City Excursion train Rides, Oak Ridge Fall Festival, Wartburg Great Claiborne County Chili Cook-Off, Crafts, and Yard Sale, tazewell Municipal Park Grove Center Pumpkin Fest, Oak Ridge Halloween in the City, Madisonville Halloween Spooktackuler train Ride, Oak Ridge Harvest Pride Festival, Bean Station Harvest Street Festival, Newport Haunted Corn Maze, Corryton Haunting in the Hills, Storytelling, Big South Fork Park, Oneida Haunting of Harriman Ghost tour, Harriman Heritage Festival, Maynardville Kingston Country Fair, Kingston La Cruiser’s Children’s Christmas Fund Car Show, LaFollette Mountain Makins’ Festival, Morristown Newport Harvest Street Festival, Newport Oakley Big Bass Fishing tournament, Douglas Lake October Sky Fall Festival, Oliver Springs Old time Saturday Festival, Jefferson City On Cosby Festival (Smoky Mountains Visitor’s Center), Cosby Parrottsville Heritage Day, Parrottsville Pumpkin Lights, Cumberland Gap

WATER SAFETY• Watchchildrenatalltimes.Iftheyareanywherenearthewater,

they should have on a life jacket. Currents are swift and not always visible from the water’s edge.

• Nomatteryourageorability,alwayswearacertifiedlifejacketwhen on or near the water.

• Donotgetinacanoe,raft,kayakorboatifyoucannotswim.• Studythelakeorriverandknowthecourse,speedanddifficulty

level.• Alwaystravelwithafriend–beingaloneonthewatercanbe

disastrous in the event of an emergency.• Alwaystellsomeonewhereyouaregoingandwhenyouwill

return.• Watchtheweatherreports–heavyrainsgreatlyinfluencethe

water levels and currents.• ItemstoPack:lifejacketforeachperson,waterproofbags,insect

repellant, maps or GPS, sunscreen, extra dry clothing, flashlight, first aid supplies, fire starter, repair kit and tools, extra food and water, emergency shelter, knife.

• VisitTVA’sHazardousWatersitetofamiliarizeyourselfwiththewarning signals and the danger zones surrounding the dams. a large amount of water can be discharged through a dam without warning at any time. When the demand for electricity is high, the turbines that generate electricity at a dam may start automatically, resulting in a significant increase in the flow of water within only a matter of seconds. Similarly, river operations for flood control can create rapidly rising water in otherwise shallow riverbeds, especially below tributary dams, which are usually located in steep terrain.

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tsATV1 Windrock park WindRock Park is the Southeast’s largest and most extreme mountainous terrain. these 72,000 acres of off road fun can be accessed at the trail head in Oliver Springs. Hundreds of off-roaders can be found every weekend enjoying our trails. the trails are open to everyone. atV’s, motorcycles, mountain bikes, Jeeps, buggies, trucks all enjoy some of the best off-roading in the country.

Windrock Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. a Land Use Permit is required to access the area. Land Use Permits can be purchased at several locations on the property grounds. For more information about the park trails, purchasing Land Use Permits, events, directions or lodging, visit www.windrockpark.com.Campground Location: 555 Windrock Park Lane

Oliver Springstrailhead Location: 981 Windrock Road

Oliver Springsphone: 865-435-1251

2 Ride Royal blue Experience a wonderful and exciting vacation at the family owned and operated Ride Royal Blue atV Resort, offering secluded beauty, great lodging amenities and miles of exciting trails that wind through the beautiful Cumberland Mountains in Campbell County, tennessee.

Campbell County is located in the northeastern portion of tennessee along the Kentucky state line. Elevations vary from 820 to 3,350 feet above sea level. the terrain includes gracefully rolling hills with a gorgeous green valley bordered by a clear creek called Stinking Creek (which, fortunately, doesn’t live up to its name).

Ride Royal Blue atV Guest Ranch connects to the tennessee Wildlife Management area called Royal Blue and Sundquist. It offers over 600 miles of trails covering 200,000 acres. For more information, log onto www.RideRoyalBlue.com.Location: 6307 Stinking Creek Road, Pioneerphone: 423-784-9445

3 brimstone Recreation Brimstone Recreation manages and promotes the recreational use of over 19,196 acres nestled in the remote wilds of Northeast tennessee. We have over 300 miles of OHV trails and roads with numerous overlooks and points of interest. Brimstone is an outdoor recreation company offering the adventure seeker the ultimate outdoor experience. Brimstone is committed to preserving nature through good stewardship and sharing nature with thousands of outdoor enthusiasts every year.

Brimstone offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to explore the untamed wilderness of the appalachian Mountains while enjoying a wide array of recreational activities such as atV and SXS Riding, hunting, fishing, camping and river sports such as kayaking and canoeing. For more information, visit www.brimstonerecreation.com.Location: 2860 Baker Hwy., Huntsvillephone: 423-663-4868

4 Chuck Swan WMASituated on a peninsula in the center of beautiful Norris Lake, Chuck Swan Wildlife Management area offers the ultimate outdoor experience. With over 24,000 acres of wilderness and more than 70 miles of trails, outdoor enthusiast can ride off-road vehicles through many forest stands that are 90-200 years old. the forest is home to 53 cemeteries, one active church congregation, one firing range and miles of drivable roads.

the tennessee Wildlife Resources agency retains 455 acres, and actively manages approximately 1,500 acres of wildlife food plots. Whitetail deer and wild turkey are common big game in the area. Located between the Powell and Clinch Rivers, Chuck Swan WMa also has boat access area and is greatly used by bank fishermen. With three designated areas for camping, the forest also offers opportunities for wildlife photography, bird watching, hunting, horseback riding, mountain-biking and caving. Location: 3350 Sharps Chapel Road, Sharps Chapelphone: 865-278-3248 or 800-332-0900

5 bluff Mountain AdventuresCome take your own ride on the bluff! Bluff Mountain adventures offers guided atV trail rides on 6,000 acres of Mountain trails exploring the wilderness foothills of East tennessee. Location: 2186 Parkway, Pigeon Forgephone: 1-866-428-7711

17 Nestled at the foot of English Mountain, just a few miles off the trail and along a picturesque country drive, the bush brothers visitor Center is fun for the whole family and a trip back in time; complete with a turn of the century general store, museum, café and theatre. 3901 Hwy. 411, Dandridge, 865-509-3077

18 tour Sweetwater valley Farm and see how they control the process from cow to consumer in order to create high quality cheddar. the farm preserves the fine art and craft of making cheese in the traditional farmstead manner. 17988 West Lee Hwy., Philadelphia, 865-458-9192

19 historic Downtown loudon has a variety of architectural designs with structures dating back to the mid-late 1800’s. Homemade ice cream at Tic Toc’s can’t be missed, along with antique shops and charming restaurants. Grove Street and Hwy. 11, Loudon, 865-458-9020

20 Explore the fascinating history of the Overhill Cherokee at the Sequoyah birthplace Museum. Learn about Sequoyah, the creator of the Cherokee writing system, as well as family life, customs, beliefs and the sadness of the trail of tears at the only tribally owned and operated historical attraction in the state. 576 Hwy. 360, Vonore, 423-884-6246

a reconstructed British fort, Fort loudoun State historic Area was used from 1756-1760 by the Independent Company of South Carolina. Costumed living history re-enactors will go about their garrison duties, while taking time to interact with visitors. 338 Fort Loudoun Road, Vonore, 423-884-6217

21 Well worth the trip is Rocky Top General Store, an authentic working general store that is part retail store, part museum. 316 Ruritan Road (Hwy. 29), Harriman, 865-882-8867

22 Rockwood’s historic downtown is concentrated within a city block. live & let live Drugstore 225 W. Rockwood St., Rockwood 865-354-0234, still operational as a drugstore, has an old-fashioned ice cream soda fountain from the 1890s.

23 Grab a bite at the home of the largest underground lake in the U.S., the lost Sea Adventure. take a guided tour of the caverns and hear the region’s rich history with Native americans and Civil War soldiers. Enjoy a boat ride on the 4.5 acre lake. 140 Lost Sea Road, Sweetwater, 423-337-6616

ZiplineWHAT TO WEAR: Pants or long shorts that are at least mid-thigh in length, t-shirt, and closed toe shoes. Due to harness placement, swimsuits and short shorts are not comfortable choices. Most places do not allow Crocs, flip-flops or bare feet.

7 Copper Cove Cabin Rentals & Zip linesSoar 150 feet above Norris Lake! Located just 6 miles off I-75 in Jacksboro on 6 acres of land on a quiet, dead-end road, Copper Cove Cabin Rentals & Zip Lines offers 2 zipline runs - one 500 feet long and the second 600 feet long. this family owned and operated business has plenty of parking for cars and boat trailers/4 wheeler trailers on the property and is a great getaway for family vacations.

there is plenty to do: boating, fishing, horse shoes, corn hole games, play area for the younger children, and everyone can sit around the fire pit in the evening and roast marshmallows or hot dogs. For more details, visit www.norrislakerentalcabins.com. Location: 187 archery Lane, Jacksboro phone: 423-562-3478 or 865-776-6769

8 Next to heaven ZiplinesOne of the longest ziplines in the Smokies!! We own 3 ziplines that will have you soaring above the trees! Leave your fears and worries behind... as you experience the thrill of a lifetime at Next to Heaven Ziplines! Prepare for highflying fun as you harness up and glide through the air on this thrilling, action packed zipline adventure. Experience a rush as you soar, mountain to mountain, over the trees, with breathtaking views of Wears Valley. You will be assisted by our well trained and experienced staff. they will fit each guest with a harness, helmet and all the appropriate gear. they will go over all of the procedures that you will need so that you will have a safe and thrilling zipline adventure. Location: 1239 Wears Valley Rd, townsend phone: 865-216-8604

6 Rafting in the Smokies – Family Adventure Island ZiplineExperience Zipping in the Smokies at our Family adventure Island – conveniently located right behind our river outpost in Hartford tN! It’s a great outdoor activity for families, groups, and corporate outings.

Feel the anticipation growing as you cross the 150’ swinging bridge to our breathtaking 10-acre wooded island in the middle of the Big Pigeon River. after you receive your safety gear and instruction session with your personal adventure guide, you’ll climb high in the air on our impressively constructed zipline tower. Get set for an adrenaline rush as you zip down our six ziplines and cross two skybridges. Location: 3595 Hartford Rd, Hartford phone: 1-800-776-7238 or 1-800-PRO-RaFt

RaftingSponsored by Cocke County Partnership visit us at www.yallvisitthesmokies.com

WHAT TO WEAR: Swimsuits or quick-drying synthetic fabrics (such as nylon) are better than cotton or blue-jeans. In cooler spring and fall, some companies provide splash gear or wet suits. Strapped shoes are required - no Crocs, flip-flops or bare feet. Life jackets are provided.

take your choice between a calm family-friendly float down the lower Pigeon River (ages 3+) and an exhilarating whitewater adventure down the upper Pigeon River (ages 8+ or 70 lbs.). Both trips last about an hour and a half to two hours. No experience is necessary, life jackets are provided and a trained guide in every raft insures you create memories that will last a lifetime. Make reservations in advanced and be prepared to raft rain or shine! Most companies are season from March-November and the best rafting days are tuesdays, Wednesdays, thursdays and Saturdays (Memorial Day to Labor Day) because the river levels are controlled by a nearby dam, which has guaranteed water releases on these days.

big bear Rafting 1-855-866-5189, 423-487-4188 3165 Big Creek Road, www.bigbearrafting.com

big Creek Expeditions 1-866-477-RaFt (7238), 423-487-0178 3541 Hartford Road, www.bigcreekexpeditions.com

Five Rivers Adventures 1-888-297-9059, 423-487-3702 3555 Wheat Road, www.5riversadventure.com

Nantahala Outdoor Center 1-866-688-7238, 828-785-5082 3485 Hartford Road, www.noc.com

Outdoor Rafting Adventures 1-866-333-RaFt, 423-487-2085, 3635 trail Hollow Road www.raftoutdooradventures.com

Rafting In The Smokies/Zipline/Ropes Course 1-800-PRO RaFt, 423-487-5252, 3595 Hartford Road www.raftinginthesmokies.com

Rapid Expeditions (year-round) 1-888-504-RaFt (7238), 3605 Hartford Road www.rapidexpeditions.com

Rip Roaring Adventures 1-800-449-RaFt (7238), 423-487-0231 3325 Hartford Road, www.raftingtennessee.com

Smoky Mountain Outdoors 1-800-771-7238, 865-430-3838, 3299 Hartford Road www.smokymountainrafting.com

USA Raft 1-800-449-RaFt (7238), 423-487-4303 3630 Hartford Road, www.usaraftsmokymountains.com

Wildwater Rafting 1-800-451-9972, 423-487-3307, 3555 Hartford Road www.wildwaterrafting.com

TVA Dams, Rivers & Reservoirs

the tennessee Valley authority (tVa), a Roosevelt New Deal Project, was an innovative solution to flood control, lack of electricity and the Depression. By the end of World War II, tVa had become the nation’s largest electricity supplier. today, tVa reaches into 9 States and is a key player in environmental protection, river management and economic development. the waterways are some of the most popular tourist attractions and add quality of life to the residents.

Each dam controls the amount of water in each lake and is often regulated by season so some lakes have great variation and others don’t. the dams themselves are impressive man-made feats to observe. the tVa dams system has drastically affected the landscape and impacts every resident of East tennessee.

Before the railroad and interstate systems, the rivers served as the primary transportation routes. these 9 dams harnessed the power of the waterways and created the reservoirs or “lakes” we enjoy today.

Cherokee Dam Norris DamFt. Loudoun Dam Watts Bar Damtellico Dam Melton Hill DamDouglas Dam Chilhowee DamCalderwood Dam

Must See Attractions24 For the tastiest view of Watts bar lake visit Red bones on the River, a full-service restaurant with outside seating and fabulous views. 316 W Race St., Kingston 865-376-9696. Kingston’s Hwy. 58 Landing or City Park also offer great vantage points of the lake.

25 James White’s Fort is a recreation of the 1786 compound built by Knoxville’s founder. 205 E. Hill ave., 865-525-6514

the first frame house built in the United States west of the appalachian Mountains, the 1792 blount Mansion was the home of territorial Gov. William Blount, one of the signers of the U.S. Constitution. 200 W. Hill ave., 865-525-2375

the 1909 bijou Theatre was a vaudeville house, and hosted a wide variety of legends, from the Marx Brothers to Will Rogers and continues in that tradition today as a performance venue for many popular musicians. 803 S. Gay St., 865-522-0832

Built as a “motion-picture palace” in 1928, the Tennessee Theatre hosted both movies and live acts. today it continues to be a magnificent performance venue and the official state theatre of tennessee. 604 S. Gay St., 865-684-1200

the East Tennessee history Center is home to several historical collections and the reading room where Wild West outlaw Kid Curry was convicted of forgery in 1903, just before his final escape. 601 S. Gay St., 865-215-8824

26 Founded in 1948, the Knoxville Zoo has the world’s leading red panda program. One of its most influential directors was Jack Hannah, Knoxville native and well-known animal handler. 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr., 865-637-5331

27 Cades Cove is an isolated valley located in the tennessee section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. the valley, settled in 1819, was home to numerous families before the formation of the national park. From the 11-mile loop road you will see the now-empty structures of the settlers and maybe wildlife, including wild turkey, white tail deer, ground hogs and the occasional black bear.

28 Nestled on four acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, parrot Mountain and Gardens is home to hundreds of beautiful tropical birds and thousands and thousands of flowers and plants and trees. 1471 McCarter Hollow Rd., Sevierville, 865-774-1749

29 The Island features a giant state of the art arcade, a carousel ride, restaurants, shopping, and the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, a 200-foot-tall Ferris Wheel attraction. 131 Island Dr., Pigeon Forge, 865-286-0119

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6 Wildwater – pigeon River Canopy ToursChoose from the zipline express River Ziplines tour or the “real deal” Waterfall Gorge Canopy tour. You get the longest and highest zips including a double 1,300 foot zip that is 120 feet in the air crossing the Pigeon River! Come join us on the most wilderness zipline adventure in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. Each tour begins with instruction on our practice lines. Location: 3555 Hartford Rd, Hartford phone: 800-451-9972

Tube/PaddleWHAT TO WEAR: Swim wear, or whatever you don’t mind getting wet, secure footwear and lots of sunscreen! Remember that river rocks are very slippery, so watch your step.

Cool down in the summer with the brisk feeling of the Little River. Long, lazy stretches between the rapids where you can just lie back and let the river carry your worries away. the sun above. the cool water below. the green mountain foliage on either side. Life is good. Water levels vary with rainfall. Summer rainstorms can cause the streams to rise very rapidly.

9 River John’s Float Service Location: 4260 Old Walland Highway, Maryville phone: 865-982-0793

8 River Rage www.riverragetubing.com Location: 8307 State Highway 73, townsend phone: 865-448-8000; www.smokymtnriverrat.com

River Rat Tubing & Kayak www.smokymtnriverrat.com Location: 205 Wears Valley Road, townsend phone: 865-448-8888

Cowboy Tubing Location: 8351 State Highway 73, townsend phone: 865-448-6858

Kingston City park / paddleboard Rental Location: 339 W. Race Street, Kingston phone: 865-771-4787 info@paddleboardknoxville.com www.paddleboardknoxville.com

Anderson County Tourism Council (andersonville, Clinton, Lake City, Norris, Oak Ridge, Oliver Springs) 115 Welcome Lane, Clinton, tN 37716 (865)457-4547•www.yallcome.org

Campbell County Chamber of Commerce (Caryville, Jacksboro, Jellico, LaFollette) 1016 Main Street, P.O. Box 305, Jacksboro,TN37757•(423)566-0329 www.campbellcountychamber.com

Cherohala Skyway visitor Center 225 Cherohala Skyway, tellico Plains (423)253-8010•www.cherohala.org

Claiborne County Tourism Commission (Cumberland Gap, Harrogate, New tazewell, tazewell) 1732 Main Street, StE 1, P.O. Box 649, Tazewell,TN37879•(423)626-4149 www.claibornecounty.com

Cocke County partnership visitors Center (Bybee, Cosby, Del Rio, Hartford, Newport, Parrottsville) 433 B Prospect ave., Newport, tN 37821 (423)625-9675•www.cockecountypartnership.com

Grainger County Chamber of Commerce (Blaine, Rutledge, tate Springs, Clinch Mountain) P.O. Box 101, 460 Water Street, Rutledge, tN 37861 (865)767-2008•www.graingerchamber.com

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce (Baneberry, Dandridge, Jefferson City, New Market, White Pine) P.O. Box 890, 532 Patriot Drive, Dandridge, tN 37725 1-877-237-3847•www.jeffersoncountyvacation.com

visit Knoxville 301 South Gay Street, Knoxville, tN 37902 (865)342-9137•www.visitknoxville.com

loudon County visitors bureau (Greenback, Lenoir City, Loudon, Philadelphia) 1075 Hwy. 321 North, Lenoir City, tN 37771 (865)986-6822•www.visitloudoncounty.com

Monroe County Department of Tourism (Madisonville, Sweetwater, tellico Plains, Vonore) 105 College Street, Suite 6, Madisonville, tN 37354 (423)442-9147•www.monroecounty.com www.cherohala.org

Morgan County Chamber of Commerce (Coalfield, Oakdale, Petros, Rugby, Sunbright, Wartburg) 3804 Morgan County Highway, Wartburg, tN 37887 (423)346-5740•www.morgancountychamber.com

Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce 825 West First North Street, Morristown, tN 37815 (423)586-6382•www.morristownchamber.com

Oak Ridge Convention & visitors bureau 102 Robertsville Road, Suite C, Oak Ridge, tN 37830 (865)482-7821•www.oakridgevisitor.com

pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce 247 Lafollette Circle, Pigeon Forge, tN 37863 (865)453-5700•www.pigeonforgechamber.com

Roane County visitor’s bureau (Harriman, Kingston, Oliver Springs, Rockwood) 1209 N. Kentucky Street, Kingston, tN 37763 (865)376-4201•www.roanetourism.com

Scott County Chamber of Commerce (Elgin, Fairview, Huntsville, Robbins, Oneida) 12025 Scott Hwy., P.O. Box 766, Helenwood, tN 37755 (423)663-6900•www.scottcountychamber.com

Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority (alcoa, Friendsville, Louisville, Maryville, Rockford, townsend) 7906 E. Lamar alexander Pkwy., townsend, tN 37882 (800)525-6834•www.smokymountains.org

Union County Chamber of Commerce (Luttrell, Maynardville, Plainview) 1001 Main Street, P.O. Box 848, Maynardville, tN 37807 (865)992-2811•www.comeherecomehome.com

Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council www.EasttNVacations.com www.vacationeasttennessee.org

Tennessee Department of Tourist Development www.tnvacation.com

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With Over 3,500 Miles of ShorelineKnoxville’s Urban Wilderness

Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness is gaining national attention because of the easy outdoor access so convenient to a metro area. Only two miles from downtown, Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness presents a unique urban playground for hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners! the first phase of the project is the newly opened South Loop trail — 35 miles of natural surface trails connecting five parks and natural areas along with public and private lands creating an unparalleled outdoor venue. an 11.5 mile loop connects Ijams Nature Center, Forks of the River Wildlife Management area, William Hastie Natural area and Marie Myers Park with trailheads and parking along the route. the main loop offers easy to moderate trails for all users and the additional 24 miles of secondary trails accommodate users from beginner to advanced on dozens of trails of varying terrain. Kiosks are located in each park within the system and at major trailheads. trail markers along the trails are color-coded. trails are identified by trail name and difficulty rating. Major trail intersections offer a smaller trail map noting the user’s current location. For more information visit www.outdoorknoxville.com.

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