welcome to roane county. The best tennessee time out.
Here, time out is a good thing. Natural beauty and recreation are part of the good life in Roane County. Located in the Tennessee Valley with a Great Smoky Mountains backdrop, we enjoy four true seasons, generally mild temperatures and miles of picturesque waterfront.
Roane County is home to inviting waterways, opportunities for adventure and relaxing getaways. Whether you live or vacation here, you'll enjoy fun family festivals, toe-tapping music, the beautiful Watts Bar Lake with its world-class fishing, history that changed our world and delightful historic towns.
Soak in Roane!
Photo by Brad Collett, UT School of Landscape Architecture
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700+ |
Lakeshore miles on Watts Bar Lake, one of the largest in the Southeast. |
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56,000+ |
Acres of recreation that includes water, parks, trails, wildlife areas and golf courses. |
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450+ |
Events & festivals to enjoy year-round. |
Rockwood Golf Course
What will you discover in Roane?
- Watts Bar Lake - a scenic, navigable 39,000-acre lake that can be enjoyed year-round.
- Manhattan Project National Historical Park - soak up history that changed our world.
- Whitestone Inn - a sanctuary for the soul.
- Henry/Stafford Agricultural Expo Center, with events every weekend like rodeos, horse and dog shows, and tractor pulls.
- The Annual Tennessee Medieval Faire and Pirate's Fest held in May and October.
- Caney Creek RV & Riley Creek Campgrounds - both with waterfront sites and full hookups.
- Roane County Park where you will find a splash pad, disc golf, trails and picnic pavilions.
- Princess Theatre, a restored 1920s-era art deco cinema and stage.
- Bradbury Community Club, live Bluegrass music every Tuesday and 3rd Saturday night.
- Fort Southwest Point, the only pioneer-era fort reconstructed on its original site.
- Rockin' on the River & TN Team Trail are just two of the many annual fishing tournaments held.
- 450+ festivals & events like the annual events Smokin' the Water, Harriman Christmas Home Tour, Thunder Road, and Hooray for Harriman.
- In the summer, buy Local at area Farmer's Markets, enjoy food truck events and the 2nd Fridays on Roane.
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Plan your vacation, pinpoint places to explore for a driving tour and detail day trips with our interactive map.
Explore.
Spend summer days paddleboarding or cruising on a pontoon, or hiking and biking more than 60 miles of trails. Satisfy your curiosity about what lies within Manhattan Project National Historical Park in the Secret City of Oak Ridge. Give in to the adventure.
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Enjoy events year-round, from fireworks to fire breathing, classic cars to classic films, and races of all kinds! Listen to music every week, from bluegrass to local singer/songwriters to local bands. We know how to enjoy life.
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Relax where New England architecture meets East Tennessee natural beauty at the peaceful Whitestone Country Inn. Camp on the water's edge at Riley Creek Campground and Caney Creek RV Resort. Rent a private lakeside cabin or home. Here, time out is a good thing.
View MoreRestoration Project for the Historic Post Oak Springs Christian Church
Post Oak Springs Christian Church is a local landmark along Highway 70 in Rockwood. But in the brick building’s backdrop lies the historic church used by the congregation in days past. While the historic church has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2007, it currently sits boarded-up in a progressively deteriorated state.Read More Restoration Project for the Historic Post Oak Springs Christian ChurchRead More
