Douglas Lake is a 30,400-acre TVA reservoir just 15 minutes north of Sevierville — one of the most productive fisheries in East Tennessee, with trophy smallmouth bass under a strict 1-fish-per-day 20-inch minimum, strong crappie and walleye populations, and 550 miles of shoreline for boating, swimming, and camping. Most Smoky Mountains visitors don't know it's this close. Here's the complete 2026 guide.
The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap on the Tennessee–North Carolina border is 11 miles of US-129 with 318 curves, no intersections, no driveways, and no escape from the question of whether you can actually drive. It has been named the top motorcycling road in America multiple times and draws enthusiasts from across the country year-round. Here's everything you need to know before you go — including how to drive it right on the first pass.
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