Welcome to East Tennessee

When you think of East Tennessee, you most likely think of the popular Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Offering endless recreational opportunities like hiking or horseback riding some of the 800 miles of trails, biking Cades Cove or simply enjoying the awesome display of the park’s brilliant wildflowers, the Great Smoky Mountains are a must for any outdoor enthusiast. Just north of the park in Knoxville, get a taste of Tennessee urban! Sample the unexpected Cuban flavors of Little Havana, shop the historic Market Square and climb to the top of the golden Sunsphere. Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, the tower’s observation deck offers 360-degree views of the city. Now when you think of East Tennessee, just think of yourself there!