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About the Tennessee - Eastern Mountains

Tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains is a region rich in history, culture and outdoor adventure, Eastern Tennessee invites you to discover our beautiful state parks and attractions. Here lies a land of uncompromising beauty - a land of lush mountains and rushing rivers, where everything's ripe for discovery.

Beautiful mountain vistas, sparkling lakes, world class fishing, great shopping, lakeside golf links, and many attractions all make East Tennessee a true adventure travel vacation destination. It's the perfect choice for vacation fun or a second home, offering a wealth of culture, history, and outdoor activities in areas surrounding the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

'The clearest way to the Universe is through a forest wilderness.'

by John Muir, Founder of the Sierra Club.

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Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament Don't miss out on the fun and excitement of the 11th. Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament! Fun for all - adults, children, tourists and locals. Over 10,000 trout will be stocked in over 20 miles of... [read more]

Rockin' the Docks Live bands, food, fireworks, and children's play area all on the banks of beautiful Fort Loudoun Lake. [read more]

Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival Over 200 exhibitors and plenty of delicious edible treats all on the banks of beautiful Fort Loudoun Lake. [read more]

Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales All summer long meet characters, hear mountain music, experience Appalachian dancing and learn about crafts, wildlife and plant life in the Smoky Mountains on the streets of Gatlinburg. Featuring cost... [read more]

FunFest Come Play with Us! Enjoy sports, concerts, hot air balloons, fireworks and parade, plus much more. A Southeast Tourism Society Top Twenty July Event. [read more]

Old Butler Days Festival Celebrate the heritage of Butler with music, games, exhibits and food! Learn why the town was moved and meet some of the former residents. [read more]

StringTime in the Smokies StringTime in the Smokies is a celebration of American Music and features an evening of free bluegrass. [read more]

27th Annual Smoky Mountain Fiddlers Convention Presented by Loudon Rotary Club.Bluegrass Performances, individual and band competitions. Also includes an Arts & Crafts Show & Sale. Beginning at 6pm Friday. Saturday hours: 10am-9pm. No alcoholic be... [read more]

Smoky Mountain Fiddlers Convention, Arts & Crafts Festival and Antique Show The musical heritage of East Tennessee once again comes alive with the 27th Annual Smoky Mountain Fiddlers Convention. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, September 11-12 in historic Loudon, T... [read more]

BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION A musical festival celebrating Bristol's musical heritage. "The Birthplace of Country Music" Held annually on State Street in Historic downtown Bristol, TN/VA the third weekend in September. Festival ... [read more]

Maple Lane Farms Corn Maze Get Lost in Maple Lane Farms’ 9th Annual Corn Maze. This year’s theme is “RC Cola & A Moon Pie, It’s a Southern Thang”. Activities include a 10 acre corn maze (haunted from October 18 through Hallow... [read more]

Unicoi County Apple Festival The festival is a celebration and presentation of the unique heritage, foods, crafts and culture of the southern Appalachian region. The festival features two entertainment stages, children's area, co... [read more]

National Storytelling Festival The National Storytelling Festival is the nation's oldest and most dynamic event dedicated to the oral tradition. The program includes a wide variety of accomplished artists whose stories can take lis... [read more]

Gatlinburg's Craftsmens Fair Over 180 of the finest craftspeople gifted in woodcarving, pottery, broom making, stained glass, metal work, basket weaving, calligraphy, jewelry and much more at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Liv... [read more]

Downtown Street Festival and Tennessee State BBQ Cookoff The Lenoir City Parks and Recreation Department will partner once again with the Lenoir City Lions Club and the Tennessee State BBQ Cook-Off event. The event will include a Classic Car Show, Live Musi... [read more]

Rockwood Christmas Tour of Historic Homes Homes and places that are finely decorated for the Christmas season will be found during December in historic Rockwood, nestled at the base of Walden’s Ridge. Since 1991, on the first weekend of Dece... [read more]

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