These 5 Smoky Mountain Rentals are PERFECT for your Holiday Getaway

by admin_lauren | Dec 8, 2021 | Christmas, History, Holiday Events, Home Search, Shopping, Things To Do, Vacation Rentals

Traveling during the holiday season can be exciting and also a little stressful. Whether you’re wanting a place for the whole family to get together or want a cozy Christmas getaway for two, Jefferson County, TN has a vast selection of Airbnb’s and VRBO’s to choose...

Jefferson County Tourism announces New Website to Promote County

by Department of Tourism Team Member | Aug 10, 2021 | Lakeside Events, Shopping, Things To Do, Travel, Vacation Rentals

This week, Jefferson County Tourism, a department of Jefferson County Government, released a new, refreshed website. This updated site aims to better provide area visitors access to information about the county, including where to eat, play, stay, and shop while...

Where to Shop Local in the Lakeside of the Smokies this Holiday Season

by Department of Tourism Team Member | Nov 18, 2020 | Dining, Holiday Events, Shopping, Things To Do

Even though things might be a little different this year, it’s still beginning to look a lot like the holiday season! We might not be travelling great distances or attending as many holiday inspired events, but it’s still important to spread holiday cheer, and a...

5 Fun Things to do this Fall in East Tennessee

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...

5 Off The Water Activities in Jefferson County

by Department of Tourism Team Member | Jul 14, 2020 | Dining, Shopping, Things To Do

5 ACTIVITIES FOR LANDLUBBERS Jefferson County Tennessee is known as the Lakeside of the Smokies because we have two beautiful East Tennessee lakes in our county, Douglas and Cherokee. With several lake access points, a variety of marinas for boat and watersport...

Food for Thought: How to Eat like a Local in Jefferson County, TN

by Department of Tourism Team Member | May 29, 2020 | Dining, Shopping, Things To Do

Food, whether it’s trying new restaurants or new flavors, is often what most people are looking forward to when they go on vacation. But alas, many travelers visiting an area find themselves eating at yet another chain restaurant in the tourist trap side of town. It...