Stay in Loudon County & tour East TennesseeYou’re only minutes away from . . .Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend,Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Ripley’s Aquarium of theSmokies, and Dollywood – Stay on scenic Highway321 North and you are approximately 40 miles fromTownsend and Cades Cove, 55 miles from PigeonForge and Dollywood and 60 miles from Gatlinburgand the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.KNOXVILLE – Take I-75 North & I-40 East to down-town Knoxville approximately 25 miles from Lenoir City.

McGHEE TYSON AIRPORT – is approximately 31 miles traveling 321 North toward Maryville.

CHATTANOOGA – Home of the Chattanooga ChooChoo, Rock City, Ruby Falls and Tennessee Aquarium,travel 87 miles on I-75 South to I-24 West.

OAK RIDGE – “WWII’s Secret City” and the AmericanMuseum of Science and Energy are 25 miles on Hwy. 321South to Hwy. 95 North.

LOST SEA – Located in Sweetwater, 25 miles on I-75 S.

FORT LOUDOUN STATE PARK & SEQUOYAHBIRTHPLACE MUSEUM – From I-75 take Hwy. 72East for 20 miles, then north on Hwy. 411. Turn right onHwy. 360 South.

CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST – From I-75 takeHwy. 72 East for 20 miles, then right on Hwy. 411 for 22miles to Tellico Plains.

Loudon County is only a day’s drive from 60 percent of the United States’ population.Atlanta, GA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 milesBirmingham, AL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 milesChattanooga, TN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 milesChicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554 milesCincinnati, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 milesDetroit, MI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545 milesLouisville, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 milesNashville, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 milesPanama City, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 milesToronto, Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 766 miles

Welcome to Loudon County

It’s no wonder Loudon County is touted as theLakeway to the Smokies, with several lakes andrivers embracing and enhancing the county. Comestay with us and see why Loudon County is afavorite stopover for Smoky Mountain visitors.

ATTRACTIONS:During your visit to Loudon County, stop by our local winery or cheese factory for tours andtastings. Be sure to add to your itinerary a visitto our many antique shops, take a walking tourof one of our historic cities, or visit one ofseveral museums in the county.

ACCOMMODATIONS:There are several hotels/motels off I-75 at exits72 and 81 and off I-40 at exit 364. You can alsospend the night in a bed & breakfast, or rent atownhouse or home on Tellico Lake.

DAY TRIPS & WEEKEND ADVENTURES:Spend a day or weekend exploring historical sites,relaxing at a day spa, shopping or taking a farmtour. Call 888-568-3662 for more information, or see daytrip ideas on our website.

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PARKS, TRAILS, & RECREATIONCivitan FieldEast Lakeshore TrailGreenback ParkLee Russell Recreation ComplexLegion Park & Field/Riverside ParkLenoir City ParkLiberty ParkLion’s Club ParkLoudon Municipal ParkLoudon Recreation RoomMemorial BuildingPhiladelphia Park Rock Springs ParkWampler-Keith Park

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ACCOMMODATIONSAmerica’s Best Value Inn (exit 72)Berry Sweet Bed & BreakfastComfort Inn (exit 81)Country Inn & Suites (exit 72)Day’s Inn (exit 81)Econo Lodge (exit 81)Hampton Inn (exit 81)Holiday Inn Express (exit 81)Inn of Lenoir (exit 81)Key Rentals (Tellico Village)King’s Inn (exit 81)Ramada Limited (exit 81)Super 8 Motel (exit 72)Whitestone Country Inn

ATTRACTIONSCarmichael InnFort Loudoun State ParkGreenback MuseumLenoir City Museum/

Cotton Mill SiteLoudon Tate & Lyle

Performing Arts CenterLyric TheatreMaple Lane Farms Corn MazeQuae Tae Me Sheep FarmSequoyah Birthplace MuseumSweetwater Valley CheeseThe Magnolia ManorTennessee Valley Winery

CAMPGROUNDS/RV PARKSCrosseyed CricketExpress RV ParkLazy Acres RV ParkLotterdale Cove CampgroundMelton Hill Dam CampgroundSweetwater Valley KOAYarberry Peninsula Campground

GOLF COURSESAvalon Landmark Golf ClubCedar Hills Executive MeadowsRarity BayRarity Pointe (Private)

Riverview Tellico Village- Tanasi (Private)

Tellico Village- Toqua (Private)

Tellico Village- The Links at Kahite (Private)

Tennessee National (Private)

INFORMATIONLoudon County Chamber of CommerceLoudon County Visitors Center

SPORTS & RECREATION Eagle’s Wings ArcheryFort Loudon MarinaLenoir City PoolLoudon Community PoolSkateboard ParkTellico Beach Recreation AreaTennessee Sports Complex

BOAT LAUNCH AREASDesignated with a boat16 total in the County

Brochure Design & Map by K. Kimmey Design, Loudon, TN

Selected photos provided by Tommy Stokes Design

AccommodationsHOTELS & MOTELSLenoir City (I-75 at exit 81)Comfort Inn – 150 Interchange Park Ln., Lenoir City,TN 37772. 865-988-8880.Day’s Inn – 1110 Hwy. 321 N, Lenoir City, TN 37771. 1-800-329-7466 or 865-986-2011.Econo Lodge of Lenoir City – 1211 Hwy. 321 N, LenoirCity, TN 37771. 1-800-55ECONO or 865-986-0295.Hampton Inn – 585 Ft. Loudoun Medical Center Dr.,Lenoir City, TN 37772. 865-988-2000 or 1-800-HAMPTON. www.hamptoninn.comHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – 1112 Hwy. 321 N,Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-635-0070.www.hiexpress.com/lenoircitytnInn of Lenoir Motor Lodge – 503 Hwy. 321 N, LenoirCity, TN 37771. 865-986-8043 or 1-888-471-0042. King’s Inn – 1031 Hwy. 321 N, Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-986-9091.Ramada Limited – 400 Interchange Park Lane, LenoirCity, TN 37772. 865-986-9000 or 1-800-2-RAMADA.

Loudon (I-75 at exit 72)America’s Best Value Inn – 15100 Hwy. 72 N, Loudon,TN 37774. 865-458-5855 or 1-888-315-BEST (2378).Country Inn & Suites – 12400 Hwy. 72 N, Loudon, TN37774. 865-657-0050 or 1-800-456-4000.Super 8 Motel – 12452 Hwy. 72 N, Loudon, TN 37774. 1-800-800-8000 or 865-458-5669.

TOWNHOMES & HOME RENTALSTellico VillageKey Rentals and Property Management, Inc. – 202Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774. 1-800-318-6887 or865-458-1234. info@keyrental.com or www.keyrental.com.

INNS and B&B’SBerry Sweet B&B – 10592 Antioch Church Rd. E.,Lenoir City, TN 37772. 865-765-0452.www.berrysweetbandb.comWhitestone Country Inn – 1200 Paint Rock Road,Kingston, TN 37763. Owners/Innkeepers Paul and JeanCowell. 1-888-247-2464 or 865-376-0113. E-mail:moreinfo@whitestoneinn.com. www.whitestoneinn.com

CAMPGROUNDS/RV PARKSCrosseyed Cricket – Located off Hwy. 321 N, I-75 exit81 or I-40 exit 364, 751 Country Lane, Lenoir City, TN37771. 865-986-5435.Express RV Park – I-75 at exit 72, 15100 Hwy. 72 N,Loudon, TN 37774. 865-458-5855. Lazy Acres RV Park – 7502 Jackson Bend Road, LenoirCity, TN 37772. 865-986-3539.Lotterdale Cove (on Tellico Lake) – Located off Hwy. 95south of Lenoir City, 17177 E. Coast Tellico Pkwy.,Greenback, TN 37742. 865-856-7284.Melton Hill Dam – Located off Hwy. 95/321, one milenorth of I-40, exit 364, 2015 Grubb Road, Lenoir City,TN 37771. 865-986-8329 or 865-632-1320.Sweetwater Valley KOA – I-75 at exit 62, 269 Murray’sChapel Rd., Sweetwater, TN 37874. 1-800-KOA-9224 or 865-213-3900. E-mail: sweetwaterkoa@hotmail.com. Yarberry Peninsula – 4825 Yarberry Drive, Lenoir City,TN 37771. Two miles from Fort Loudoun Dam off Hwy. 321 N. 865-755-3471

For updated listings call 865-986-6822 or 1-888-568-3662or visit www.visitloudoncounty.com.

Annual EventsSPRING/SUMMERRockin’ The Docks – Live music and fireworks on Saturdays of Memorial Day weekend and July 4th weekend.Lenoir City Park on Fort Loudoun Lake. Lenoir City Parksand Recreation 865-986-1223.Taste of Loudon County – Come taste the best from arearestaurants, enjoy live music, and relax on the shores of Fort Loudoun Lake at Lenoir City Park. 865-986-6822Strawberry Jam Festival – Held in May at Maple LaneFarms. Live music, strawberry picking, games & inflatables.www.thecornmaze.net. 865-856-3517Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival – Always the first fullweekend in June. Over 200 artists and crafters. Lenoir CityPark. 865-986-6822. E-mail: jcus@charter.netMusic on the Mountain – Various Saturday eveningsthroughout the summer. Bring your own picnic dinner andenjoy live music and wine at Tennessee Valley Winery. 865-986-5147 or 888-889-3463.

FALL/WINTERMaple Lane Farms Corn Maze – Comechallenge your wits in the cornfield maze and discover why getting lost means findingfun. Open mid-September through October.www.thecornmaze.net. 865-856-3517. Smoky Mountain Fiddler’s Convention –Second weekend in September. Bluegrass competition, Arts & Crafts. www.loudoncity.com/fiddler.htm. 865-986-6822.Memories on Mulberry Antique Show and Sale – Held in conjunction with the Fiddler’s Convention. LoudonMerchants and Property Owners Assoc., 865-458-9020Fall Pig Roast – Tennessee Valley Winery. Live music,smoked pork, and new wine releases. www.tnvalleywine.com.865-986-5147 or 888-889-9463 toll free.Tennessee State Bar-B-Q and Fall Festival – Held the second weekend in October. www.tennesseestatebbq.com.865-389-6106Lakeway to the Smokies 5K Run & Fun Walk – Held in the fall, this is one of the last 5Ks of the year. Beautifulfairly-flat course. Call the Loudon County Visitors Bureaufor date and information, 865-986-6822.

AttractionsFARM TOURS & VISITSQuae Tae Me (kway tay me) – 1335 Moss Rd., Philadelphia,TN 37846. The name of this working sheep farm is Gaelicfor “come to me” – a command used to guide BorderCollies. Open daily for working sheep dog demonstrations.Please call in advance to make reservations. 865-213-3075.Maple Lane Farms Corn Maze – 1040 Maple Lane,Greenback, TN 37742. Visit this farm during theStrawberry Jam Festival in spring or during the Corn Mazein fall. www.thecornmaze.net. 865-856-3517. Sweetwater Valley Farm/Tennessee Cheddar – 17988 W. LeeHwy (Hwy. 11), Philadelphia, TN 37846. Sweetwater ValleyFarm combines the tradition of family farming with the artof fine cheese making. Open all year. 865-458-9192 or 1-877-862-4332. www.sweetwatervalley.com. Tennessee Valley Winery – I-75 at exit 76, 15606 HotchkissValley Rd. E., Loudon, TN 37774. Family owned, award-winning wines from local grapes, open daily except holidays,free tasting. Call for festival dates. 865-986-5147 or 888-889-9463 (toll free). www.tnvalleywine.com.

ARCHERYEagle’s Wings Archery Pro Shop – 13202 Hwy. 321 N.,Lenoir City, TN 37771. Largest archery pro shop/facility ina 5-state area. 1/2 mile north of I-40 (exit 364) on Hwy.95/321. Learning center. Host of indoor, 3-D andbowfishing tournaments. 865-986-2567.

CONCERT VENUESLoudon Tate & Lyle Performing Arts Center – LoudonMunicipal Park. This new amphitheater attracts a variety of entertainers to the area. Loudon Parks & RecreationDepartment, 865-458-7525.Lyric Theatre – 320 Grove St., Loudon, TN 37774. Thetheatre, circa 1911, is a unique venue for concerts. LoudonMerchants and Property Owners Association. Upcomingevents - 865-458-9020.

FOR THE GARDENERMeadowview Greenhouse & Garden Center – Meadowviewhas a uniquely knowledgeable staff and offers workshops onvarious garden subjects. Call 865-986-7229 for a list ofupcoming workshops & store hours.

LANDMARKS & HISTORICALATTRACTIONSLenoir CityLenoir City Museum and Cotton Mill Site – 110 DepotStreet, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Filled with artifacts fromLenoir City’s early days. Exhibits include early businesses,the Civil War, WWI, WWII, and the Lenoir family. 865-986-9169.Lenoir City Walking Tour of Historic Sites – Self-guidedtour of the downtown area. Brochure available at LoudonCounty Visitors Bureau, 865-986-6822.Magnolia Manor – “The John Winton Home” circa 1815.18350 Martel Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. 865-988-4510

GreenbackGreenback Museum – Morganton Road, Greenback. 865-856-2224. National Campground – Greenback. In 1873, the NationalCampground began holding interdenominational meetings asa means of uniting families and communities split by theCivil War. The original meeting shed still stands today andis on the National Register of Historic Places.

LoudonCarmichael Inn and Wharf Street Coffee House – TheCarmichael Inn, circa 1810, once a stopping place forstagecoaches is now a café with adjoining coffee shop. 865-408-9712Historic Loudon Walking Tour – Enjoy a walking tour ofhistoric downtown Loudon. Brochures available at LCVB.

Convenient to Loudon CountyLost Sea – America’s Largest Underground Lake – 140 Lost Sea Road, Sweetwater, TN 37874. A U.S.Registered Natural Landmark. Glass-bottom boat rides.Open year-round. 423-337-6616. www.thelostsea.com Fort Loudoun State Park – 338 Fort Loudoun Road, Vonore.Visitors Center, museum, partially reconstructed fort, andstabilized ruins open to the public. 423-884-6217.www.tnstateparks.comSequoyah Birthplace Museum – Citico Road, P.O. Box 69,Vonore, TN. The Museum is located on the shores ofTellico Lake. Open every day except Thanksgiving andChristmas. 423-884-6246. www.sequoyahmuseum.org

PARKS & RECREATIONLenoir City Parks & Recreation Department – 865-986-1223Loudon Parks & Recreation Department – 865-458-7525

Lakeway to the SmokiesDAMS & LAKES For more information about facilities at Tennessee ValleyAuthority dams and lakes: 865-986-3737 or www.tva.gov.Fort Loudoun Dam and Lake – U.S. Hwy. 321, LenoirCity. On main channel of Tennessee River. 865-986-2762.Melton Hill Dam and Lake – Located off Hwy 95/321. I-40 exit 364 or I-75 exit 81. Part of the Clinch River.Campground, picnic area, swimming area. Open yearround. 865-986-2053.Tellico Dam and Lake – Dam is visible from TellicoParkway. Lake is part of the Little Tennessee River, siteof the “Snail Darter” controversy. 865-986-3737.Watts Bar Lake – Part of the main channel of theTennessee River, which flows across the county fromLenoir City through the city of Loudon. www.tva.gov.

MARINAS/BOAT RENTAL & FISHINGFt. Loudon Marina – 5200 City Park Dr., Lenoir City,TN 37772. One of the largest marinas in Tennessee.Boat rentals available by day or half-day. 865-986-5536.Fishing and Hunting Licenses – Available at most baitand sports shops, Wal-Mart and from the County Clerkat the Courthouse in Loudon. 865-458-3314.

PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH AREASMelton Hill Lake – Melton Hill Dam, Hwy. 321, 5 milesfrom the Loudon County Visitors Center - 2 ramps.Tellico Lake – Tellico Reservoir (at the Canal/Dam),Poplar Springs (Tellico Village), Clear Creek (TellicoVillage), Lotterdale Cove and TRDA Public Ramp.Watts Bar Lake – Bussell Ferry Road, Lenoir City;Riverside Park, off Hwy. 11 N, Loudon; Hwy. 72 BoatRamp, Loudon.Fort Loudoun Lake – Lenoir City Park, off Hwy. 321,Lenoir City. Cloyd Creek Harbor on Unitia Road, offHwy. 321. Yarberry Peninsula Recreation Area, 1 milefrom Ft. Loudoun Dam.

Golf CoursesPUBLIC & SEMI-PRIVATECedar Hills – Par 70, 18-hole course located on BealsChapel Road in Lenoir City. Tee times required for weekendand holiday play. Open to the public and memberships. 865-986-6521.Executive Meadows – 9-hole Executive Course and 9-holeRegulation Course. Water and sand features. Lenoir City.865-988-8331. Landmark Golf Club at Avalon – Par 72, 18-holechampionship golf course. Tee times required. Membershipsavailable. Located on Highway 70, two miles from theLoudon/Knox County line. Dress code and soft spikesrequired. 865-986-GOLF (4653).Riverview – 18-hole course off I-75 at exit 76 on theTennessee River. Par 72 course with wooded and riversidefairways. No tee time required. 865-986-6972.Rarity Bay – 18-hole championship course in Loudon andMonroe Counties. Semi-private. Tee times required, dresscode, soft spikes, bent grass greens. 423-884-3030.Designated as one of America’s Top 100 Golf Communitiesby Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine.

PRIVATERarity Pointe – On Tellico Lake in Lenoir City. Tennessee’sonly Audubon “Signature Course.” 865-986-1100. Private.Tanasi – Tellico Village course offers some of the mostscenic and challenging water holes. The course is private,but visitors can contact Tellico Village POA at 865-458-4707.Toqua – Tellico Village course features four tees rangingfrom 6,910 to 5,230 yards on a par 72, lake view course.The course is private, but visitors can contact Tellico VillagePOA at 865-458-4707.The Links at Kahite – Tellico Village coursefeatures very modern course architecture with numerous natural areas. The course is private, but visitors can contact TellicoVillage POA at 865-458-4707.Tennessee National – 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course in Loudon.www.tennesseenational.com. 1-888-486-6285. Private

AntiquesAllen’s Antiques & Used Furniture – 103 E. Broadway,Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-986-2724 (anytime).Antiques West – 113 E. Broadway, Lenoir City, TN37771. 865-986-0857.Buttermilk Road Antiques & Auction – 144 Antique Ln.,Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-376-5912.Carroll’s Bargain Box – 854 Mulberry St. (West End),Loudon, TN 37774. 865-458-6320.“Good”win’s Antiques – 9900 White Wing Rd./Hwy.321, Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-986-3396.The General Store – 411 Mulberry St., Loudon, TN37774. Steve & Valarie Rogers, owners. 865-458-6433, Res: 865-458-5989.Valley Antiques – I-75, exit 76. 11020 Hotchkiss ValleyRd., Lenoir City, TN 37772. Open by appointment only. Reba Miles, owner. 865-986-6636 (days).Victoria’s Antique & Craft Mall – 1200 W. Broadway,Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-988-7957.Village Exchange – 308 Mialaquo Place, Loudon, TN37774. Located in Tellico Village. 865-408-0044.

For more information contact or stop by:LOUDON COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU

1075 Highway 321 N, Lenoir City, TN 37771 865-986-6822 (local) 1-888-568-3662 (toll free)

www.visitloudoncounty.com

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