Possibilities Await in Roane County

Welcome to an area of lush green foliage and gently rolling hills punctuated by steep bluffs. A land full of sweeping valleys, clean air, clear rivers and lakes, and hospitable people that enjoy life at a relaxed pace.  Welcome to Roane County, Tennessee!

Whether you're looking for an affordable, leisurely vacation destination, a place to locate your business or industry, or a delightful, low-cost place to live - Roane County is just what you're looking for.

Roane County is conveniently located - just 20 minutes west of Knoxville, less than an hour from the Smoky Mountains, an hour north of Chattanooga, and  1 1/2 hours east of Nashville.  Roane County is easily accessible with nine exits off of I-40 and minutes from I-75.  U.S. Rte 70 - "Broadway of America", U.S. Route 27, and Hwy 58 provide visitors access to about anywhere they would want to go in the county.  But don't hesitate to get off the beaten path and experience everything Roane County has to offer. 

Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Roane County has more lake miles than any other area in East Tennessee and enjoys more than 700 shoreline miles on beautiful Watts Bar Lake, one of the South's largest lakes covering 39,000 acres.  With so much water, Roane County is not only a scenic place, but also a place with an exciting quality of life.  An abundance of water recreation, world class fishing, lakeside resorts and restaurants, unique family festivals, roots bluegrass music - just imagine the possibilities.   

With our convenient location and affordability, Roane County is well worth a visit.  On your way to the Smoky's or to Nashville?  Then why not stop in for a quick visit - you never know, you may decide to stay. 

Roane County Visitor's Bureau
1209 N. Kentucky Street
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-4201 | (800) FUN-IN-TN