Norris Lake has 800 miles of shoreline and is a popular destination for water fun. Here’s where it ranks compared to the ...

The popular swimming spot has new amenities: new trails, an overlook, a floating “beach” platform on the quarry lake’s ...

Norris Lake was ranked the No. 3 best lake for swimming in the country in the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, outranking three of the Great Lakes also on the list. 10BEST noted the ...

Norris Lake is about 20 miles north of Knoxville and has 800 miles of shoreline, spanning five counties – Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger and Union. ... Best Lakes for Swimming.

From March 13-15 in 2026, 58 of the world’s best anglers will descend on the Scruffy City and fish for big bass in Fort ...

Take a dip in Norris Lake north of Knoxville and you'll understand why it was voted as one of the top lakes for swimming the country. ... Best fishing lodges in the country, according to USA TODAY. 1.

The waterway running alongside downtown Knoxville is neither river nor lake − yet it's both at the same time. It's alternately called Fort Loudoun Lake and the Tennessee River, though it's more ...

Looking for the best things to do in Knoxville, Tennessee? Top attractions include Market Square, the World's Fair Park and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

Norris Lake was ranked the No. 3 best lake for swimming in the country in the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, outranking three of the Great Lakes also on the list. 10BEST noted the ...