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

Looking for outdoors summer fun on a budget? In East Tennessee you don't have to go far to find one of the best free attractions in the U.S.

Norris Lake might be in East Tennessee, but it's among the great lakes - in a manner of speaking. The local lake was named one of the best lakes for swimming in the country, even beating out a ...

What to know about Norris Lake in East Tennessee. Norris Lake was the first lake created by TVA in 1933 and completed in 1936. It’s nestled in the Clinch and Powell valleys and surrounded by ...

When you think of East Tennessee destinations, the Smokies and Dollywood likely come to mind, but these unexpected spots have ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Lakes in East Tennessee enjoyed by locals and visitors alike are expected to be at summer levels or “summer pool” early this year, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In March 2024, a 16-year-old angler reeled in the catch of a lifetime from an East Tennessee lake — an alligator. It was up to 4 feet long, and the Tennessee Wildlife ...

Best River for Fly Fishing. Norris Lake wasn’t the only East Tennessee body of water to be recognized in the 2025 10BEST lake and river categories.

Norris Lake has 800 miles of shoreline and is a popular destination for water fun. Here’s where it ranks nationally in the USA TODAY 10Best awards. This East Tennessee lake is among the best for ...

The East Tennessee lake was named one of the best lakes for swimming in the country, even beating out a few of the actual Great Lakes. Also known as Norris Reservoir, ...

The East Tennessee lake was named one of the best lakes for swimming in the country, even beating out a few of the actual Great Lakes. Also known as Norris Reservoir, ...