This place is a hidden gem. I highly recommend stopping by at the very least to do the Lily Bluff…read moreOverlook. It's not strenous and the rewards of the views after a short walk are well worth it. I visited when it was raining and so it wasn't the best view, but it was still gorgeous. I also went on the Obed River Point Trail (3.6-mile out-and-back). You have to cross some streams using rocks, and there's also a wood bridge. The trail has a hidden arch rock to your right as you approach the end of the trail, but it's small and there's a reason why they don't mark it as it's not dramatic haha. Towards the end of the trail there's a lot of small social off shoot trails, but the main trail is wider than the others. Near the end of the trail there's a marker and then an end point marker. Neat trail!

An absolutely stunning nature space with a great many wild features to look forward to. They have…read moretrails and adventures for everyone so that everyone is able to enjoy the splendor that is Obed. Lily Bluff Overlook itself has multiple access trails. For those needing a mostly flat path with maintained gravel surface, try the upper parking lot trailhead. It is easily recognized by the huge Obed sign at the parking lot entrance. For a more uphill and challenging experience, take one of the trailheads from either of the bridge parking areas below the bluff. Pictures: 1) Lily Bluff Overlook platform -- an extensive platform to make access safe and manageable for everyone while also protecting the natural elements of the bluff. 2) The view from Lily Bluff Overlook 3) The hike up -- this picture shows the start of the trail up to Lily Bluff from the bridge parking area. The hike is all uphill with stone and wooden stairs, and roots. It is a beautiful, fun, and enjoyable hike.

Wow. I've lived in Tennessee for almost five years, and I've been visiting for a few years before…read morethat. This is maybe the best hike I've done in the state (and definitely makes my list for best hikes anywhere as well). What you need to know: it's a little bit off the beaten path - off Hwy 70 (sort of between Sparta and Crossville). We stopped on our way back from Knoxville, but I would say it's doable from either Nashville or Knoxville and anywhere in between. The 2-mile road to get to the parking lot is rough (I was glad we were in a Subaru and not my Honda Fit). There is a porta potty at the trailhead but no bathrooms. Lots of people camp, and you do have to check in with the ranger in his little tiny hut if you're going to camp overnight. The hike. It's a 4.3-mile hike to Virgin Falls - so about 8.7 miles total out and back if you go all the way to Virgin Falls. You obviously don't have to do the whole hike - one of the great things about Virgin Falls Natural Area is that there are a few very beautiful falls before Virgin Falls; so even if you don't do the whole 8.7, you can still have a really beautiful hike. Big Branch Falls is the first falls on the trail; it's about 1.35 miles from the trailhead. So if you're looking for a shorter hike, you can can still see this falls and do less than 3 miles total. It's probably the least beautiful of the three main falls, but it is really pretty. Around 2.35 miles from the trailhead, you make it to Big Laurel Falls, which is really beautiful. There's a cave behind it and you can walk behind the falls and explore the cave as well. In spring, the area around here is also covered in wildflowers, so it's really beautiful. If you make it to Big Laurel Falls and turn around, you're looking at just under 5 miles total, and a pretty stunning hike. Another option. Around 3.8 miles, there is a junction where you can elect to hike to Sheep Cave and add not too much length to your overall hike. We did this and it was pretty. At 4.4 - you have reached the main Virgin Falls overlook. And let me tell you - Virgin Falls is BEAUTIFUL. It's probably the most stunning waterfall I've seen in the state. It's totally worth the hike if you're into hikes that end in gorgeous sites like this one. And then after enjoying Virgin Falls for as long as you want, you head back the same way you came. It is very important to note that this hike is ranked as strenuous. I agree with that. It was a hard hike. The trail descends about 900 feet in elevation (but it's the going back up that did me in!) and the path is often rocky and covered in tree roots and quite uneven. It took us about 4.5 hours, but it could take much longer than that depending on the pace you choose. We started around 9:00 a.m. and were done around 1:30 p.m. Ideally, I'd start even earlier than that if the weather is going to get warm at all, because you will be tired and hot! We took a lot of water with us and we finished all of it. Take a lot. All in all, this is a beautiful hike. Truly. It's one of my favorites ever. I took a ton of photos (I posted my favorites with this review). It's definitely worth doing. But it is long and hard, so be prepared. I heartily recommend it if you enjoy a hike or like to see out scenic views and waterfalls.

Incredible experience unlike any other we've ever experienced. We were blessed through errors by…read moreother locations and rental companies mistakes to have to scramble and find availability on Father's Day weekend. God sure blessed us here. Anthony and his wife went above and beyond any words I can describe. The pictures don't do it justice either. I had my mother, teenage son and daughter with me and we felt like we were at my Uncle's cabin on the lake. The hospitality was above and beyond, they had everything we hadn't thought of, and we weren't nickled and dimed for anything. You HAVE to add the boat cruise/entertainment to your stay. I've been all over and this Lake is massive, absolutely gorgeous and CLEAN. Forget Cumberland, Center Hill, Chicamauga, Percy Priest and others. Anthony showed us all the islands, several great swimming spots, numerous picturesque scenes, and more. The facility has memory foam mattresses, everything you need and they just continued to share their hospitality showing us how things were built, their amazing gardens and mountains. We know we will return and are already looking to plan our next trip, maybe this time take him up on one of the island stays where you get to boat, but they set you up completely on a private island to be able to take in a sunset, enjoy the entire lake and nature experience, but in true glamping fashion.

They have a bathroom!!! There is a boat ramp and a lil doc for you to fish off of. They also have a…read moredecent size parking lot, don't worry.. it's free.

We had heard much positive feedback on the Tennessee Cumberland Plateau Campground from fellow…read moreAirStreamers and posts on FB Airstream Addicts. So when we became aware of various Membership Lots for sale , we reached out to one of the owners looking to sell his membership. We were referred to the volunteer Membership Chairperson who sent us an application and told us we would need to attend an interview with other member participants and sit through an orientation process to be sure we understood the campground rules and regulations and had reviewed the bylaws. The Membership Chairperson was very helpful communicating with us through the application process and being flexible with the scheduling of our membership interview. After our interview / orientation meeting was over we finalized the deal with the listing member and waited for all receipts to clear before our membership transferred hands. We had the opportunity to meet and visit with several members in the community. We found the various members to be very friendly and welcoming. We are looking forward to settling in for our first season of Paradise on the Plateau. The Membership Purchasing Application process is spelled out on the website, andthe contact information is readily available for the Membership Chair if you have any questions.

Great Airstream Park! Plan a relaxing trip with mostly mild temps. Unplug and re-energize! The park…read moreis a beautiful haven in the woods. The people are fabulous! Bring your golf clubs and your binoculars as there's plenty of golf courses nearby and lots to see around the park and on the trails.

A great place to rent a boat for the day! Lots of great memories made. The folks here are top notch…read more& very friendly!i highly recommended

Both courses are nice especially Brae, we would come back but I will give a warning, the staff is…read moreabsolutely rude as can be. The starters are extremely grumpy, the pro shop acted as if they were doing our group of 16 a favor for letting us play their golf course. Southern hospitality does not apply at this golf course. With that being said the course are very nice and picturesque, provides a good challenge for golfers who score between 80 to 90! Good Luck and hit them straight!!

Great golf course and very friendly people. Can't wait to play again. First class!! Well maintained.read more

I was invited to attend a Sea Cadet event that was being held at Latimer. I'm not a scout so I…read morewasn't sure what to expect. I arrived and checked in at the main facility. It's a really pretty building. I was directed to my cabin which was a 10 room cabin with each room having two beds. Each two room combo shared a bathroom. The cabin was very nice. Rustic but nice. They had Wi-Fi throughout the facility which was great because cell service was scarce. The dining hall was large and beautiful. A fire inside would have been nice given the weather but none was built. The food was decent. Nothing special but is was the best option around. All in all, Latimer scour reservation was really nice and I hope I get the opportunity to go back sometime.