Stay in Loudon County Loudon County, Welcome to & tour Loudon County You’re only minutes away from . . . National Park, Townsend, Lakeway Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, and Dollywood – Stay on scenic Highway to the 321 North and you are approximately 40 miles from Smokies Townsend and Cades Cove, 55 miles from Pigeon Forge and Dollywood and 60 miles from Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. KNOXVILLE – Take I-75 North & I-40 East to down- town Knoxville approximately 25 miles from Lenoir City. It’s no wonder Loudon County is touted as the McGHEE TYSON AIRPORT – is approximately Lakeway to the Smokies, with several lakes and 31 miles traveling 321 North toward Maryville. rivers embracing and enhancing the county. Come CHATTANOOGA – Home of the Chattanooga Choo stay with us and see why Loudon County is a Choo, Rock City, Ruby Falls and Tennessee Aquarium, favorite stopover for Smoky Mountain visitors. travel 87 miles on I-75 South to I-24 West. OAK RIDGE – “WWII’s Secret City” and the American ATTRACTIONS: Museum of Science and Energy are 25 miles on Hwy. 321 During your visit to Loudon County, stop by South to Hwy. 95 North. our local winery or cheese factory for tours and LOST SEA – Located in Sweetwater, 25 miles on I-75 S. tastings. Be sure to add to your itinerary a visit STATE PARK & to our many antique shops, take a walking tour BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM – From I-75 take Hwy. 72 of one of our historic cities, or visit one of East for 20 miles, then north on Hwy. 411. Turn right on several museums in the county. Hwy. 360 South. NATIONAL FOREST – From I-75 take ACCOMMODATIONS: Hwy. 72 East for 20 miles, then right on Hwy. 411 for 22 There are several hotels/motels off I-75 at exits miles to Tellico Plains. 72 and 81 and off I-40 at exit 364. You can also Loudon County is only a day’s drive from spend the night in a bed & breakfast, or rent a 60 percent of the United States’ population. townhouse or home on Tellico Lake. Atlanta, GA...... 184 miles Birmingham, AL...... 235 miles DAY TRIPS & WEEKEND ADVENTURES: Chattanooga, TN...... 87 miles Spend a day or weekend exploring historical sites, Chicago, IL ...... 554 miles relaxing at a day spa, shopping or taking a farm Cincinnati, OH ...... 292 miles Detroit, MI ...... 545 miles tour. Call 888-568-3662 for more information, Louisville, KY ...... 255 miles or see daytrip ideas on our website. Nashville, TN ...... 167 miles

Panama City, FL...... 479 miles www.visitloudoncounty.com Toronto, Canada...... 766 miles Loudon County Visitors Bureau County Loudon Visitors N. 321 Hwy. 1075 TN 37771 City, Lenoir www.visitloudoncounty.com

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Loudon Community Pool Community Loudon Sweetwater Valley Cheese Valley Sweetwater 4 10

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Tennessee National National Tennessee Greenback Museum Greenback (Private) 10 3

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Hampton Inn Inn Hampton Yarberry Peninsula Campground Peninsula Yarberry Liberty Park Liberty (exit 81) (exit 7 7 7

Econo Lodge Lodge Econo Sweetwater Valley KOA Valley Sweetwater Lenoir City Park City Lenoir (exit 81) (exit 6 6 6

Day’s Inn Inn Day’s Melton Hill Campground Dam Hill Melton Legion Park & Field/Riverside Park Field/Riverside & Park Legion (exit 81) (exit 5 5 5

Country Inn & Suites Suites & Inn Country Lotterdale Cove Campground Cove Lotterdale Lee Russell Recreation Complex Recreation Russell Lee (exit 72) (exit 4 4 4

Comfort Inn Inn Comfort Lazy Acres RV Park RV Acres Lazy Greenback Park Greenback (exit 81) (exit 3 3 3

Berry Sweet Bed & Breakfast & Bed Sweet Berry Express RV Park RV Express East Lakeshore Trail Lakeshore East 2 2 2

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to the the to The Year-round fun awaits you in Loudon County Loudon in you awaits fun Year-round Annual Events Attractions Lakeway to SPRING/SUMMER FARM TOURS & VISITS the Smokies Rockin’ The Docks – Live music and fireworks on Quae Tae Me (kway tay me) – 1335 Moss Rd., Philadelphia, Saturdays of Memorial Day weekend and July 4th weekend. TN 37846. The name of this working sheep farm is Gaelic & LAKES Lenoir City Park on . Lenoir City Parks for “come to me” – a command used to guide Border For more information about facilities at Tennessee Valley and Recreation 865-986-1223. Collies. Open daily for working sheep dog demonstrations. Authority dams and lakes: 865-986-3737 or www.tva.gov. Taste of Loudon County – Come taste the best from area Please call in advance to make reservations. 865-213-3075. and Lake – U.S. Hwy. 321, Lenoir restaurants, enjoy live music, and relax on the shores of Maple Lane Farms Corn Maze – 1040 Maple Lane, City. On main channel of . 865-986-2762. Fort Loudoun Lake at Lenoir City Park. 865-986-6822 Greenback, TN 37742. Visit this farm during the and Lake – Located off Hwy 95/321. Strawberry Jam Festival – Held in May at Maple Lane Strawberry Jam Festival in spring or during the Corn Maze I-40 exit 364 or I-75 exit 81. Part of the . Accommodations Farms. Live music, strawberry picking, games & inflatables. in fall. www.thecornmaze.net. 865-856-3517. Campground, picnic area, swimming area. Open year www.thecornmaze.net. 865-856-3517 Sweetwater Valley Farm/Tennessee Cheddar – 17988 W. Lee round. 865-986-2053. HOTELS & MOTELS Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival – Always the first full Hwy (Hwy. 11), Philadelphia, TN 37846. Sweetwater Valley and Lake – Dam is visible from Tellico Lenoir City (I-75 at exit 81) weekend in June. Over 200 artists and crafters. Lenoir City Farm combines the tradition of family farming with the art Parkway. Lake is part of the , site Park. 865-986-6822. E-mail: [email protected] of fine cheese making. Open all year. 865-458-9192 or of the “” controversy. 865-986-3737. Comfort Inn – 150 Interchange Park Ln., Lenoir City, 1-877-862-4332. www.sweetwatervalley.com. TN 37772. 865-988-8880. Music on the Mountain – Various Saturday evenings – Part of the main channel of the throughout the summer. Bring your own picnic dinner and Tennessee Valley Winery – I-75 at exit 76, 15606 Hotchkiss Tennessee River, which flows across the county from Day’s Inn – 1110 Hwy. 321 N, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Valley Rd. E., Loudon, TN 37774. Family owned, award- Lenoir City through the city of Loudon. www.tva.gov. 1-800-329-7466 or 865-986-2011. enjoy live music and wine at Tennessee Valley Winery. 865-986-5147 or 888-889-3463. winning wines from local grapes, open daily except holidays, MARINAS/BOAT RENTAL & FISHING Econo Lodge of Lenoir City – 1211 Hwy. 321 N, Lenoir free tasting. Call for festival dates. 865-986-5147 or City, TN 37771. 1-800-55ECONO or 865-986-0295. FALL/WINTER 888-889-9463 (toll free). www.tnvalleywine.com. Ft. Loudon Marina – 5200 City Park Dr., Lenoir City, TN 37772. One of the largest marinas in Tennessee. Hampton Inn – 585 Ft. Loudoun Medical Center Dr., Maple Lane Farms Corn Maze – Come ARCHERY Boat rentals available by day or half-day. 865-986-5536. Lenoir City, TN 37772. 865-988-2000 or challenge your wits in the cornfield maze 1-800-HAMPTON. www.hamptoninn.com and discover why getting lost means finding Eagle’s Wings Archery Pro Shop – 13202 Hwy. 321 N., Fishing and Hunting Licenses – Available at most bait fun. Open mid-September through October. Lenoir City, TN 37771. Largest archery pro shop/facility in and sports shops, Wal-Mart and from the County Clerk Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – 1112 Hwy. 321 N, a 5-state area. 1/2 mile north of I-40 (exit 364) on Hwy. at the Courthouse in Loudon. 865-458-3314. Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-635-0070. www.thecornmaze.net. 865-856-3517. 95/321. Learning center. Host of indoor, 3-D and PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH AREAS www.hiexpress.com/lenoircitytn Smoky Mountain Fiddler’s Convention – bowfishing tournaments. 865-986-2567. Inn of Lenoir Motor Lodge – 503 Hwy. 321 N, Lenoir Second weekend in September. Melton Hill Lake – Melton Hill Dam, Hwy. 321, 5 miles City, TN 37771. 865-986-8043 or 1-888-471-0042. Bluegrass competition, Arts & Crafts. CONCERT VENUES from the Loudon County Visitors Center - 2 ramps. www.loudoncity.com/fiddler.htm. 865-986-6822. King’s Inn – 1031 Hwy. 321 N, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Loudon Tate & Lyle Performing Arts Center – Loudon Tellico Lake – (at the Canal/Dam), 865-986-9091. Memories on Mulberry Antique Show and Sale – Municipal Park. This new amphitheater attracts a variety Poplar Springs (Tellico Village), Clear Creek (Tellico Held in conjunction with the Fiddler’s Convention. Loudon of entertainers to the area. Loudon Parks & Recreation Village), Lotterdale Cove and TRDA Public Ramp. Ramada Limited – 400 Interchange Park Lane, Lenoir Merchants and Property Owners Assoc., 865-458-9020 Department, 865-458-7525. City, TN 37772. 865-986-9000 or 1-800-2-RAMADA. Watts Bar Lake – Bussell Ferry Road, Lenoir City; Fall Pig Roast – Tennessee Valley Winery. Live music, Lyric Theatre – 320 Grove St., Loudon, TN 37774. The Riverside Park, off Hwy. 11 N, Loudon; Hwy. 72 Boat Loudon (I-75 at exit 72) smoked pork, and new wine releases. www.tnvalleywine.com. theatre, circa 1911, is a unique venue for concerts. Loudon Ramp, Loudon. America’s Best Value Inn – 15100 Hwy. 72 N, Loudon, 865-986-5147 or 888-889-9463 toll free. Merchants and Property Owners Association. Upcoming Fort Loudoun Lake – Lenoir City Park, off Hwy. 321, TN 37774. 865-458-5855 or 1-888-315-BEST (2378). Tennessee State Bar-B-Q and Fall Festival – Held the events - 865-458-9020. Lenoir City. Cloyd Creek Harbor on Unitia Road, off Country Inn & Suites – 12400 Hwy. 72 N, Loudon, TN second weekend in October. www.tennesseestatebbq.com. FOR THE GARDENER Hwy. 321. Yarberry Peninsula Recreation Area, 1 mile 865-389-6106 from Ft. Loudoun Dam. 37774. 865-657-0050 or 1-800-456-4000. Meadowview Greenhouse & Garden Center – Meadowview Super 8 Motel – 12452 Hwy. 72 N, Loudon, TN 37774. Lakeway to the Smokies 5K Run & Fun Walk – Held in has a uniquely knowledgeable staff and offers workshops on 1-800-800-8000 or 865-458-5669. the fall, this is one of the last 5Ks of the year. Beautiful various garden subjects. Call 865-986-7229 for a list of fairly-flat course. Call the Loudon County Visitors Bureau upcoming workshops & store hours. TOWNHOMES & HOME RENTALS for date and information, 865-986-6822. Tellico Village LANDMARKS & HISTORICAL Key Rentals and Property Management, Inc. – 202 ATTRACTIONS Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774. 1-800-318-6887 or Lenoir City 865-458-1234. [email protected] or www.keyrental.com. Lenoir City Museum and Cotton Mill Site – 110 Depot INNS and B&B’S Golf Courses Street, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Filled with artifacts from PUBLIC & SEMI-PRIVATE Lenoir City’s early days. Exhibits include early businesses, Berry Sweet B&B – 10592 Antioch Church Rd. E., the Civil War, WWI, WWII, and the Lenoir family. Lenoir City, TN 37772. 865-765-0452. Cedar Hills – Par 70, 18-hole course located on Beals 865-986-9169. www.berrysweetbandb.com Chapel Road in Lenoir City. Tee times required for weekend and holiday play. Open to the public and memberships. 865- Lenoir City Walking Tour of Historic Sites – Self-guided Whitestone Country Inn – 1200 Paint Rock Road, 986-6521. tour of the downtown area. Brochure available at Loudon Kingston, TN 37763. Owners/Innkeepers Paul and Jean County Visitors Bureau, 865-986-6822. Cowell. 1-888-247-2464 or 865-376-0113. E-mail: Executive Meadows – 9-hole Executive Course and 9-hole Magnolia Manor – “The John Winton Home” circa 1815. Antiques [email protected]. www.whitestoneinn.com Regulation Course. Water and sand features. Lenoir City. 865-988-8331. 18350 Martel Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. 865-988-4510 Allen’s Antiques & Used Furniture – 103 E. Broadway, CAMPGROUNDS/RV PARKS Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-986-2724 (anytime). Landmark Golf Club at Avalon – Par 72, 18-hole Greenback Crosseyed Cricket – Located off Hwy. 321 N, I-75 exit Antiques West – 113 E. Broadway, Lenoir City, TN championship golf course. Tee times required. Memberships Greenback Museum – Morganton Road, Greenback. 865- 81 or I-40 exit 364, 751 Country Lane, Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-986-0857. available. Located on Highway 70, two miles from the 856-2224. 37771. 865-986-5435. Loudon/Knox County line. Dress code and soft spikes Buttermilk Road Antiques & Auction – 144 Antique Ln., National Campground – Greenback. In 1873, the National Express RV Park – I-75 at exit 72, 15100 Hwy. 72 N, required. 865-986-GOLF (4653). Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-376-5912. Campground began holding interdenominational meetings as Loudon, TN 37774. 865-458-5855. Riverview – 18-hole course off I-75 at exit 76 on the a means of uniting families and communities split by the Carroll’s Bargain Box – 854 Mulberry St. (West End), Lazy Acres RV Park – 7502 Jackson Bend Road, Lenoir Tennessee River. Par 72 course with wooded and riverside Civil War. The original meeting shed still stands today and Loudon, TN 37774. 865-458-6320. City, TN 37772. 865-986-3539. fairways. No tee time required. 865-986-6972. is on the National Register of Historic Places. “Good”win’s Antiques – 9900 White Wing Rd./Hwy. Lotterdale Cove (on Tellico Lake) – Located off Hwy. 95 Rarity Bay – 18-hole championship course in Loudon and 321, Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-986-3396. south of Lenoir City, 17177 E. Coast Tellico Pkwy., Monroe Counties. Semi-private. Tee times required, dress Loudon The General Store – 411 Mulberry St., Loudon, TN Greenback, TN 37742. 865-856-7284. code, soft spikes, bent grass greens. 423-884-3030. Carmichael Inn and Wharf Street Coffee House – The 37774. Steve & Valarie Rogers, owners. 865-458-6433, Carmichael Inn, circa 1810, once a stopping place for Melton Hill Dam – Located off Hwy. 95/321, one mile Designated as one of America’s Top 100 Golf Communities Res: 865-458-5989. stagecoaches is now a café with adjoining coffee shop. north of I-40, exit 364, 2015 Grubb Road, Lenoir City, by Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine. Valley Antiques – I-75, exit 76. 11020 Hotchkiss Valley 865-408-9712 TN 37771. 865-986-8329 or 865-632-1320. PRIVATE Rd., Lenoir City, TN 37772. Open by appointment only. Historic Loudon Walking Tour – Enjoy a walking tour of Reba Miles, owner. 865-986-6636 (days). Sweetwater Valley KOA – I-75 at exit 62, 269 Murray’s Rarity Pointe – On Tellico Lake in Lenoir City. Tennessee’s historic downtown Loudon. Brochures available at LCVB. Victoria’s Antique & Craft Mall – 1200 W. Broadway, Chapel Rd., Sweetwater, TN 37874. 1-800-KOA-9224 only Audubon “Signature Course.” 865-986-1100. Private. or 865-213-3900. E-mail: [email protected]. Lenoir City, TN 37771. 865-988-7957. Tanasi – Tellico Village course offers some of the most Convenient to Loudon County Yarberry Peninsula – 4825 Yarberry Drive, Lenoir City, Lost Sea – America’s Largest Underground Lake – Village Exchange – 308 Mialaquo Place, Loudon, TN scenic and challenging water holes. The course is private, 37774. Located in Tellico Village. 865-408-0044. TN 37771. Two miles from Fort Loudoun Dam off but visitors can contact Tellico Village POA at 865-458- 140 Lost Sea Road, Sweetwater, TN 37874. A U.S. Hwy. 321 N. 865-755-3471 4707. Registered Natural Landmark. Glass-bottom boat rides. Open year-round. 423-337-6616. www.thelostsea.com For updated listings call 865-986-6822 or 1-888-568-3662 Toqua – Tellico Village course features four tees ranging or visit www.visitloudoncounty.com. from 6,910 to 5,230 yards on a par 72, lake view course. Fort Loudoun State Park – 338 Fort Loudoun Road, Vonore. The course is private, but visitors can contact Tellico Village Visitors Center, museum, partially reconstructed fort, and For more information contact or stop by: POA at 865-458-4707. stabilized ruins open to the public. 423-884-6217. LOUDON COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU The Links at Kahite – Tellico Village course www.tnstateparks.com 1075 Highway 321 N, Lenoir City, TN 37771 features very modern course architecture Sequoyah Birthplace Museum – Road, P.O. Box 69, 865-986-6822 (local) 1-888-568-3662 (toll free) with numerous natural areas. The course Vonore, TN. The Museum is located on the shores of www.visitloudoncounty.com is private, but visitors can contact Tellico Tellico Lake. Open every day except Thanksgiving and Village POA at 865-458-4707. Christmas. 423-884-6246. www.sequoyahmuseum.org Tennessee National – 18-hole Greg PARKS & RECREATION Norman-designed golf course in Loudon. Lenoir City Parks & Recreation Department – 865-986-1223 www.tennesseenational.com. 1-888-486-6285. Private Loudon Parks & Recreation Department – 865-458-7525 For complete visitor information on Tennessee, call 1-800-GO2-TENN or log on to tnvacation.com