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07 May Classic Cars and Cruise-In, Distilling Newport’s History

Posted at 18:48h in Events, History, Outdoor Activities, Towns

Annual Moonshine Rod Run on June 14 promises hot rods, food and fun! When the warm weather arrives in the 9 Lakes Region, the landscape becomes alive with beautiful spring flowers, outdoor events, and day trippers enjoying scenic drives. A sure bet in the region is...

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18 Apr How This Small Southern Town Became a Disc Golf Destination

Posted at 19:17h in Events, Outdoor Activities, Towns

Morristown, a small Southern town in East Tennessee has become a disc golf destination. In fact, it’s now the home of the Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships AND is Tennessee’s Disc Golf Capital. Here’s how it happened.  A Brief History of Disc Golf  Ed Headrick is known...

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11 Apr Springtime Means Enjoying the Great Outdoors

Posted at 16:43h in Culture, Events, Lakes, Mountains, Outdoor Activities, Towns

Wildflowers, hiking, history, water sports, fishing and more - journey along the East Tennessee Crossing Byway for the best the season has to offer There’s no better time than springtime in East Tennessee. As the days grow warmer and the landscape comes alive with color, it’s...

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26 Mar Panther Creek State Park Brings Out the Best in Outdoors

Posted at 15:30h in Events, Lakes, Mountains, Outdoor Activities, Towns

Nestled between Morristown, Tennessee and Cherokee Lake, Panther Creek State Park is the perfect gateway to the outdoors. Whether you’re an avid fisherman, casual hiker or dedicated mountain biker, there’s something for everyone at Panther Creek. Competitions for Runners, Triathletes and Mountain Bikers Tennessee-based Dirty Bird Events...

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12 Mar Discover the 10 Stars Along the East Tennessee Crossing Byway

Posted at 21:07h in Culture, History, Lakes, Mountains, Outdoor Activities, Towns

Discover the 10 Stars Along the East Tennessee Crossing Byway History and heritage abound along the nation’s newest National Scenic Byway The East Tennessee Crossing Byway connects two of America’s treasured national parks, the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Traversing...

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East Tennessee Crossing Byway is an 83 mile scenic road that links Cumberland Gap and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. It is steeped in history and features rich landscapes, beautiful towns and outdoor adventure. 

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