It’s that time again. Time to purchase backpacks and pencils. Time for school supply lists and physicals. Time to wrap up those last few days of sleeping late and staying up past bedtime. It’s hard to believe that back-to-school season is upon us, but there are some really fun ways to celebrate the end ofRead More Camp Outs & Cobbler Festivals
Summer is coming and with that, Visit Roane is launching a new tourism campaign that is sure to make a splash! Our new campaign, “Soak In Roane” is meant to highlight all of the ways you can soak in the sights, sounds, food, festivals, culture and creativity of Roane. Soak in the sounds of RoaneRead More Show Us How You Soak In Roane
Thanksgiving is drawing near and that means that Christmas is right around the corner! Roane County is gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year in a big way, and we hope you’ll come celebrate with us! Do you hear what I hear? Live Christmas music can be heard throughout the county beginningRead More Christmas in Roane County
Nothing says Fall in Roane County like a festival! This is the perfect place to usher in autumn with the ones you love while surrounded by great food, good music, and the magic of changing leaves and a chilly breeze. Lucky for us, Roane County has ample opportunities to celebrate the changing seasons! From OliverRead More Fall in Love with Roane County Festivals
It’s no secret that the closest thing we have to an ocean is Watts Bar Lake, so when you think of Roane County, you probably don’t think of pirates on the high seas. Well, we’re here to change that. Hoist your sails and put on your eyepatch! The inaugural Tennessee Pirate Fest will be heldRead More Arrrrgh you ready for Pirate Fest?
It’s Saturday morning. You wake up to the sun spilling in through the open window and a breeze blowing in from the lake. Your feet hit the hardwood floor and you waltz into the kitchen looking for a coffee cup. The birds are chirping, and the slight chill of early autumn greets you as youRead More Homegrown in Roane
Stephen Hawking was once quoted as saying “Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” If this sounds appealing, you’ll love public stargazing night at the Tamke-Allan Observatory. Amateur astronomers and curious observers areRead More Stargazing at Tamke-Allan Observatory
If you’re looking for some serious fishing and a dose of health competition, sign up today for Rockin’ on the River. The Morristown Marine Team Trail Invitational fishing tournament held annually at Tom Fuller Park in Rockwood is one of the largest tournaments on Watts Bar Lake with the top pay out. It’s no secret toRead More Rockin’ on the River Fishing Tournament
It’s no surprise that the music made in Tennessee is the soundtrack of America. In Bristol, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis and every little town between, you can find a band, a beverage and a dance floor within a short drive. Roane County is no exception to that rule. In fact, you’ll find some of the bestRead More The Sounds of Roane County
Most days are calm and quiet at Fort Southwest Point in Kingston. This reconstructed pioneer fort and museum overlooks the lake and preserves a serene part of Roane County history. However, there’s one day every year where people come to storm the fort. Sounds intense, right? The Storm the Fort Half & Sprint Triathlon isRead More Storm the Fort & Take Home the Cannon
