9 Lakes, motorcycles
3 Day Bucket List Tour of National Scenic Byways in East Tennessee
The April 2025 Issue of Rider Magazine featured a 3-day bucket list Great Escape motorcycle tour of 3 East Tennessee National Scenic Byways. Arrival Date: Destination Cumberland Gap Leave your home and follow map route 1 Your trip will take you through Harriman, TN, the town the “Temperance Built.” You will be following along the
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9 Lakes, Area Events, free admission
Springtime Events in East Tennessee
Springtime in East Tennessee is the kickoff to the busy event season. Spring break and spring festivals. Shake off the winter cobwebs. Let’s go play. Most of these events are FREE, making it easy to enjoy a full calendar of adventures and discovery of this bountiful region known as the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee.
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9 Lakes, Area Events, family holidays, Getaways
Spring Break Ideas for Getting Outside
Are you planning ahead for spring break or maybe ready to get back outdoors? Spring events are ramping up across the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee Region. Spring break and warm weekends are calling us outdoors to play. For adventurists seeking thrills white water season on the Pigeon River is booking now. Prefer a tamer
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9 Lakes
A Season of Magic- Events to Celebrate the Season
December is a wonderful time to be in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee. With mostly mild temperatures, but enough chill in the air to put you in the holiday spirit, you will want to be out and about enjoying this season of magic and good cheer. Dec 14: Merry Tuba Christmas @ Princess Theater,
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Outdoors
Venturing Beyond: How Nature Fuels the Dreams of Budding Entrepreneurs
Your entrepreneurial potential may not be unlocked in a conventional office but rather in the vast expanse of nature. With its untamed beauty and inherent challenges, the wilderness reflects your entrepreneurial path, offering deep insights and lessons. By embracing nature’s teachings, you discover that the great outdoors is not just a sanctuary but a masterclass
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9 Lakes, fall foliage
Fall Colors in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee- When is the Best Time to Visit?
Whether you are out on one of our 9 Lakes; up in the Great Smoky Mountains; attending a college football game; exploring the Cherokee National Forest; rock climbing above the Obed River; road tripping on country road, or hiking through the Cumberland Gap; the fall season gives you countless reasons to consider an East Tennessee
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9 Lakes, Area Events, Getaways, Lakes
Don’t Sunset Summer 2024-Late Summer and Early Fall Events
With five weeks of summer left on the calendar, we are not ready to give up on summer 2024. Hot days and cool evenings lend to ideal weather for playing on the lakes and enjoying the remaining days of summer sunshine and activities. The whitewater rafting season is still running trips, but sunsets on Labor
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9 Lakes, Area Events, free admission, Music, things to do, travel planning
Harvesting the Summer Event Season
July and August are ripe with events that celebrate heritage, music, and history of the region. From making Dutch oven blackberry cobbler to ascending into the clouds on a hot air balloon, the region is offering up a bountiful calendar of things to do and see. Summer is made for great adventures. Don’t go home
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9 Lakes, Getaways, travel planning
Crafting an Unforgettable Journey of Love: Surprise Trip Planning Guide
Imagine the sparkle in your partner’s eyes when you reveal a meticulously planned surprise trip, a blend of love, adventure, and mystery. This journey to create an unforgettable experience starts with thoughtful planning. Every detail is crafted to resonate with personal significance and joy, ensuring a memorable adventure for your loved one. Here are some
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9 Lakes, Area Events, Music
2024 Early Summer Music Events to Plan For
Lake season has officially opened in the 9 Lakes Region. The marina ship stores, restaurants and boat rentals are now open on weekends for business. Along with live weekend music at your favorite marinas, summer concert series in the small and large towns of the region are kicking off. Tennessee is known for music and
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