Outdoors
A Northeast Tennessee vacation at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains is waiting for you. Come to the Sunny Side of Tennessee, and you’ll discover a region that’s rich in history, culture and outdoor adventure with festivals and events for couples and the entire family.
There aren’t many places in the world where you’ll find an active pre-historic fossil site that actually allows visitors to dig for remains of animals dating back more than 4.9 million years. Northeast Tennessee is home to the Hands On! Discovery Center at the Gray Fossil Site, an active Pliocene-era fossil dig site, operated by […]
From beginner to advanced, Northeast Tennessee hosts bike trails with fun flows to adrenaline pumping challenges, all while zipping through the rugged mountain terrain. Remember to leave our trails with no trace, so adventures can last a lifetime. […]
With 288 miles of the Appalachian Trail, 230 miles of major rivers, and 47 square miles of water, finding the perfect secret waterfall in Northeast Tennessee can be an adventure any time of the year. Top 10 Waterfalls in Northeast Tennessee: https://northeasttennessee.org/10-mus… Remember to leave our trails with no trace, so adventures can last a […]
Farm Fresh Appalachia – a partnership between Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development and Appalachian Sustainable Development, and funded via a grant from the USDA – has announced the 2nd Annual Farm Fresh Appalachia Tours which will span two states and two seasons. The farm tours are slated for late spring in Northeast Tennessee and mid […]
Watauga Lake in Hampton, Tenn. is known for weaving its way through the towering Appalachian Mountains. Sail through some of the best views in Northeast Tennessee. […]
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Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association
3211 North Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-262-0238
