This story was done in partnership with Visit Jefferson County Tourism. Every red-blooded American angler can rattle off a predictable list of must-visit fishing destinations—towns like Traverse City, ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WATE) – Crews pulled a man’s body from Cherokee Lake in Jefferson County on Friday after being spotted by a fisherman. Jefferson County Sheriff Bud McCoig says a fisherman saw ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Lakes in East Tennessee enjoyed by locals and visitors alike are expected to be at summer levels or “summer pool” early this year, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority ...

Flanked by the foothills of the Smoky Mountains or in coves of pine forests, Tennessee's lakes are spectacular getaways for swimming or fishing for catfish. Catfish aren't the only creatures that live ...