Whether exploring Panther Creek State Park, sport fishing on Cherokee Lake, playing disc golf like the pros or sampling some of the city’s favorite menus and museums, there’s always more in Morristown.
Featuring more than 1,400 acres of land, Panther Creek State Park is located minutes from downtown Morristown. More than 30 miles of hiking trails are tailored to all levels of difficulty. Take a casual nature walk or climb the steep ascent of Point Lookout, which offers spectacular views of the lake and Cumberland Mountains from its perch 1,460 feet above sea level. The park also has multiple mountain biking and horse trails. Several overlooks along the paths are ideal for birdwatching – more than 125 species have been spotted.
A popular destination for picnicking, fishing, camping and swimming, Panther Creek is also home to a championship 18-hole disc golf course. Mark your calendar for year-round fun with owl prowls, moonlight hikes, canoe floats, and tomahawk throws. The camp store and visitor center gift shop offer a wide assortment of branded merchandise, nature books, and snacks.
More than 2,000 anglers make their annual pilgrimage to Cherokee Lake, one of the best bass-fishing lakes in the Southeast, to participate in a host of tournaments. Make your way to the clear, blue water to reel in crappie, sunfish, walleye and catfish. Morristown is Tennessee’s Disc Golf Capital® with four championship-caliber courses and was recently named one of the country’s top five disc golf small towns by UDISC. The city is also host to the annual Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships the first weekend of June, which is a qualifying tournament for the U.S. Professional Disc Golf Association National Championships.
In addition to the courses at Panther Creek and Cherokee Park, disc golfers flock to the 18-hole Kiwanis Disc Golf Course at Wayne Hansard Park and the Rotary Disc Golf Course at Frank Lorino Park, which offers a dual basket setup and alternate course lengths for two 18-hole options. While the courses attract experienced disc golfers from across the country, you don’t have to be a pro to enjoy the sport.
If you love great music, food, arts and crafts Morristown is sure to have a festival you’ll want to attend. From the granddaddy of them all, the multi award-winning Mountain Makins in October to the newest addition, the Morristown Art & Bluegrass Festival in May. You can also enjoy the HOLA Lakeway International Food Festival in August and Arts in the Park in September.
Historic Downtown Morristown, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcases the city’s past and present. Featuring the nation’s only overhead sidewalk system, the Skymart, the area is filled with quaint shops and boutiques, dining and entertainment options. Check out downtown’s newest hot spot, 1907 Brewing Company.
Morristown is home to beautiful lakes, outdoor activities, shopping, arts and history. Start planning your visit to this charming Tennessee city.
