by Department of Tourism Team Member | Jan 18, 2021 | Boating, Dining, Festivals, Fishing, Holiday Events, Lakeside Events, Music, Sports, Things To Do
If you’re like us, you’re ready for things to hopefully get back to some sense of normal this year. After a year like no other, we’ve got our fingers crossed that 2021 will bring with it some of our favorite local events we missed so much last year. The people of...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Jan 7, 2021 | Boating, Dining, Festivals, Lakeside Events, Music, Things To Do, Travel
For many people across the country, 2020 was spent in and close to home. So, after being cooped up indoors, it’s time to spread our wings and explore new destinations in this brand new year. Here are the top ten reasons why your 2021 travel plans should include a...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Sep 8, 2020 | Boating, Dining, Fall Activities, Festivals, Fishing, Lakeside Events, Shopping, Things To Do
The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting cooler. You know what that means? Fall is almost here! There is nothing more beautiful than fall in East Tennessee, with autumn colors decorating the already breathtaking mountain scenery and crisp air at the...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Sep 23, 2019 | Festivals, Music, Things To Do
THE SCOTS-IRISH HERITAGE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY Robert Jarnagin, Jefferson County Historian The Appalachian “Hillbilly” culture of today has its roots in the Scots-Irish pioneers who settled the lands lying west of the original American colonies, and those roots in...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Jun 27, 2019 | Boating, Dining, Festivals, Fishing, Lakeside Events, Music, RVs, Sports, Things To Do
Clear blue water and mountain views surround the vast expanse of those who visit Jefferson County in East Tennessee. However, these are only two of the reasons families flock to Cherokee and Douglas Lakes and their connecting rivers, the Holston and the French Broad,...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Aug 29, 2018 | Dining, Farming, Festivals, Lakeside Events, Shopping, Sports, Things To Do, Travel, Vacation Rentals
Fall in love with the Lakeside of the Smokies! The dog days of summer are winding down, evenings are getting cooler, and the kids have returned to school. There is so much to love about fall in Jefferson County! Fall is the perfect time of year to visit the Great...
