The story about a man catching a four-foot long alligator Monday while he was fishing in Norris Lake in East Tennessee has drawn a lot of attention this week. The gator was caught near Highway 33 in ...

Norris Lake continues to be one the great lakes – in a manner of speaking. The East Tennessee lake was named one of the best lakes for swimming in the country, even beating out a few of the actual ...

I’ve already visited some of Tennessee’s best state parks, and this time around, I wanted something lakeside. I always find I’m most relaxed when water is involved in my vacations, and since I had a ...

Tennessee's wilderness is rich and diverse, home to state parks with charming trails and waterfalls, hardwood forests, and tons of caves. A vibrant outdoor culture thrives here, and nature enthusiasts ...

Norris Lake was ranked the No. 3 best lake for swimming in the country in the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, outranking three of the Great Lakes also on the list. 10BEST noted the ...