by Department of Tourism Team Member | Sep 24, 2019 | Boating, Fall Activities, Fishing, Lakeside Events, Sports
Fall Fishing Just Keeps Getting Better in East Tennessee By: Pete Robins Reigning Bassmaster Classic champion Ott DeFoe doesn’t mince words about it – the transition from summertime patterns to true fall patterns on Douglas and Cherokee Lakes can be fairly tough – but...
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 | Jun 12, 2019 | Boating, Fishing, Lakeside Events, Sports, Things To Do
Summertime is Structure Fishing Nirvana at Douglas and Cherokee By Pete Robbins In the heat of the summer, it can seem like every pleasure boat owner and jet skier in the Volunteer State descends upon East Tennessee’s scenic mountain lakes, but bass anglers who choose...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | May 23, 2019 | Sports, Things To Do
Nestled in rolling hills with picturesque views of the Smoky Mountains, Jefferson County, TN is home to five breath-taking golf courses offering rooms, villas, and affordable packages for vacationers. Five Golf Courses Offer A Week of Opportunity Five golf courses...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Apr 22, 2019 | Boating, Lakeside Events, Water Safety
Did you know that East Tennessee is home to over 220,000 acres of water? It is one of our most cherished environmental assets, and a huge reason many people choose to relocate, or retire, in Tennessee. With so much opportunity for recreation, relaxation, and...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Mar 26, 2019 | History
Frances Hodgson Burnett, born Frances Eliza Hodgson in 1849, was a prolific British-American novelist and playwright responsible for notable children’s classics The Secret Garden, Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Little Princess. Her published works began at age 18 as a...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Feb 27, 2019 | Boating, Fishing, Lakeside Events, Sports
Jefferson County is blessed to have two of the country’s most prolific and scenic fisheries in Douglas Lake and Cherokee Lake. Avid anglers from around the country – and, indeed, from around the world – travel long distances to compete on these two incredible...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Feb 5, 2019 | History
A LIFE AND DEATH FIGHT FOR FOOD It’s late summer in 1863. The blood that was shed at Gettysburg has dried, but the repercussions of the Confederate setback in Pennsylvania could still be felt throughout the South. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia has gone...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Nov 9, 2018 | Home Search, Things To Do, Vacation Rentals
The holiday season can be a stressful time of year, and with our fast-paced lives perhaps a traditional Thanksgiving holiday feast at home is not entirely what you envision. Children grow up, parents retire and loved ones move, and at times traditions just need a...
