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...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Jun 23, 2020 | Fishing, Lakeside Events, Things To Do
A look at the historical importance of Cherokee and Douglas Dams Tennessee showcases as a hub for aid on multiple wartime efforts. It’s one of the reason why Tennessee is lovingly known as the Volunteer State. During World War II, the waters within our great state...
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...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | May 19, 2020 | Boating, Fishing, Lakeside Events, Sports, Things To Do
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS May is a great time to get on the water in Jefferson County, TN. Fish can be found in all phases of the spawn during this month, so everyone is able to find fish that suit their style of fishing. Whether this is pre-spawn largemouth on points...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Apr 10, 2020 | Things To Do, Travel
Pristine waters, mountain views, historic towns, and scenic drives are just a few things that bring folks to Jefferson County, Tennessee. Majestic trees and mountain peaks aren’t the only thing rising towards the sky, however. Steeples point into the heavens near and...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Feb 17, 2020 | Travel, Vacation Rentals, Weddings
With its serene lakeside and picturesque mountain ranges, Jefferson County, Tennessee, is the perfect destination for your big day. Here we’ve listed just some of the many beautiful event venues located throughout our lakeside community. East Tennessee Wedding Venues...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Oct 3, 2019 | Dining, Fall Activities, Holiday Events, Shopping, Things To Do, Vacation Rentals
Crisp evenings, turning leaves, pumpkin spice…everywhere! These are the signs that fall is quickly approaching here in East Tennessee. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains between two lakes, Jefferson County is the perfect place for your fall...
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,...
