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About the Area

Norris Lake is nestled in a remote ridge and valley region of East Tennessee while still less than 40 minutes from the metropolitan area of Knoxville. Norris Lake lies southeast of the Cumberland Mountains and northwest of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Interstates 1-40 and 1-75 travel through Knoxville allowing easy access from many large eastern cities. Norris Lake is also only a short drive from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The East Tennessee area has a very pleasant and desirable climate with elevations averaging between 1,000 and 2,000 feet. East Tennessee also has four (4) distinct seasons with mild to moderate winters, green lush springs, warm summers and comfortable and incredibly colorful autumns. Knoxville is also the home of the University of Tennessee and several national companies with many job opportunities.