by Tourism Team Member | Oct 31, 2025 | Christmas, Festivals, Holiday Events, Lakeside Events, Things To Do, Travel, Vacation Rentals
Where Small-Town Magic Meets Smoky Mountain Charm As the air turns crisp and twinkling lights begin to sparkle across the hills, Jefferson County, Tennessee transforms into a storybook setting for the holiday season. From cozy cabin stays to festive parades and...
by Tourism Team Member | Oct 29, 2025 | Fall Activities, History, Things To Do
Jefferson County wears its history proudly, but some stories from its past whisper from the shadows. Among the rolling hills and quiet rail crossings lies the site of one of America’s most chilling and tragic disasters: the New Market Train Wreck of 1904. More than a...
by Tourism Team Member | Oct 14, 2025 | Fall Activities, Scenic Byways and Highways, Things To Do, Travel
As the federal government shutdown continues, uncertainty often looms over our national parks. While a government shutdown typically forces the temporary suspension of non-essential federal services, leaving visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP)...
by Tourism Director | Oct 6, 2025 | Boating, Dining, Fall Activities, History, Scenic Byways and Highways, Things To Do, Travel
There’s nothing quite like cruising through Jefferson County, TN in autumn, when the roads are ablaze with reds, golds, and oranges. Whether you prefer scenic byways, winding lakeshore routes, or quiet backcountry lanes, fall is the perfect time to explore East...
by admin | Aug 15, 2025 | Cultural Events, Fall Activities, Festivals, Fishing, Lakeside Events, Scenic Byways and Highways, Things To Do, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation Rentals
Hot summer days fade into memory, beautiful, temperate weather rolls in, and bright colored leaves illuminate the Smoky Mountains and rolling hills—it’s fall in East TN! It’s high time to plan a vacation. Located just a short drive from Knoxville and The...
