Summer in Tennessee

Summer Is Almost Here

Well, summer is just around the corner.  Tennesseans are checking their fishing tackle, camping gear, and other outdoor equipment preparing for the summer.  Tennessee offers many options for the outdoorsman: Camping, Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, and more.

During the warmer months, Tennesseans and tourists alike visit our state to take advantage of the scenic beauty, plentiful natural areas, and state and national parks.  I am including a couple of links that will help you locate information relating to these pursuits.  I hope that everyone will have a great summer and hope that you will comment on this blog with stories about your favorite camping spot, fishing spot, or getaway location.

Helpful Links:

Travel on a Budget: Hiking Preparation, How To's, & Tips

Travel on a Budget: East Tennessee Sport Fishing

Travel on a Budget: Camping Preparation, How To's, & Tips

Travel on a Budget: Visit The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN

Travel on a Budget: Cabin Rental vs. Hotels in Gatlinburg, TN

Tennessee State Parks - TN.gov

City of Knoxville - Parks

Natural Areas Program - TN.gov

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency


I hope this information will help you plan and prepare for the upcoming summer months in Tennessee.  If you have suggestions for links on this page, please submit them.  I am always searching good sources of information.

In Depth Look; Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is located in east Tennessee and is in the Greater Appalachian Valley. It is located at the intersection of the Holston River and the French Broad River where they converge as one into the Tennessee River.

Knoxville encompasses ninety-nine square miles in Knox County. According to the latest figures (2010 Census Bureau Study), Knoxville has nearly 200,000 residents. Knoxville and its surrounding suburbs and communities consist of approximately 700,000 people.

History

Early area inhabitants included the Creek and Cherokee Indians, although various tribes had inhabited and migrated through the area we now call Tennessee. The land being rich and fertile and abundantly stocked with wildlife made it ideal for providing food for tribes.

It is rumored that Hernando de Soto ventured through the area in his 1540 expedition, making him the first non-native to view the area. The following years saw hunters and trappers venturing into the area to profit from the abundance. No communities were formed and the population consisted of a few homesteaders and travelers on their way to other destinations.     Read More about Knoxville ---->