9 Lakes, Area Events, moonshine, motorcycles, road trip
2025 Hot Rod and Car Shows Revving Up
The spirit of moonshine, roaring engines, and winding roads comes alive on weekends during the spring and summer months. In the 1950s and ’60s, fast cars were essential for hauling illegal moonshine out of the mountains and hollows of East Tennessee to eager customers. The Prohibition era of the 1920s crushed a once-thriving legal industry,
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9 Lakes, Area Events, free admission, things to do
Dogwood Spring: Four Weeks of Festivals in the 9 Lakes Region
When the dogwoods are blooming, the festival season has begun in the 9 Lakes of East TN. Each year, we look forward to spring festival season for the variety of events that are offered in the region. Some of these events support art and cultural events. Some celebrate the roots of the reason. Many are
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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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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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Area Events, bird watching
Winter in the 9 Lakes Region: Embrace the Season
The winter months in the 9 Lakes Region offer a delightful mix of experiences, from cozy indoor retreats on cold, dreary days to adventurous outings on crisp, sunny “bluebird” days. This seasonal variety is perfectly complemented by an array of events and activities that cater to the ever-changing winter weather across the Valley. For those
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Area Events, bike trails
Gear Up for the 2025 Season of Cycling Adventure in East Tennessee
9 Lakes of East Tennessee Region Welcomes Cyclists to Spectacular 2025 Lineup of Events and Two New Places to Play In keeping with its ascending reputation as a premier cycling destination, the 9 Lakes Region of East Tennessee is pumped up to be sharing numerous trail-riding and road-cycling events geared toward competition, outdoor fun and
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Area Events, family holidays
Gratitude and Reflection- November Events in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee
November is a beautiful reminder to pause, reflect, and give thanks. With all the hustle of holiday planning, let’s take moments to appreciate the present—whether it’s the beauty of autumn’s last leaves, the warmth of a cozy sweater, or simply the company of those we love. Practicing gratitude, even in small ways, helps us carry
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Agritourism, Area Events, things to do
FARMS AND FRIGHTS- Halloween Fun
Get lost in a corn maze; pick out a pumpkin in the patch; enjoy a bonfire; or get your adrenaline running with a good fright. East Tennessee farms go all out for the fall season meaning you might have to make a choice even more difficult than deciding which candy to eat first after trick-or-treating.
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Area Events, Getaways, travel planning
Fall Break- Fun in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee
East Tennessee offers autumn scenery and seasonal activities, making it a perfect destination for a fun fall break. Play outdoors- hiking the trails, paddling a blueway, or cycling one of the many bike systems that range from high intensity to family friendly. Or experience the sights and sounds of the season at one of the
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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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