About Roane County

    Lush green foliage and gently rolling hills punctuated by steep bluffs; sweeping valleys cradling clear rivers and lakes; clean air, hospitable people and a relaxed pace: Welcome to Roane County, Tennessee.

    Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Roane County is just 30 miles west of Knoxville and is easily accessible via Interstate 40 or any of the numerous state and federal highways that crisscross the area.

    On your way to the Smokies? Perhaps headed towards Chattanooga? Vacation Roane! With our convenient location and affordable pricing, we are well worth that stop on the interstate. Here's a sampling of what we have in store for you in Roane County: 738 miles of shoreline on three rivers = WATER FUN! Riverboat rides, cabin rentals, camping .... Four separate communities each with a distinct flavor and lifestyle. 

   Roots music is our heritage and it is played spontaneously in many locales.   Antique shops, a General Store and more unique shopping.   Historic neighborhoods and colonial-era historic sites;  golf, waterskiing, as well as many other sports;  FESTIVALS! Miss Polk Salad Pageant, Thunder Road Festival, July 4th Boat Races & MORE!