The Norris Highlands is a 2,400 sq. mile area of incomparable beauty and natural wonder located in NE Tennessee. Breathtaking rock cliffs, cascading waterfalls, exotic wildlife and a rich, unspoiled diversity of plants, flowers and trees- that rival any in the world- all majestically combine here, like a carefully knitted tapestry, to create a truly unique paradise of ecological discovery waiting just for you! Nature trails that will excite the senses and enliven the spirit crisscross rocky ridges, traversing deep gorges and gentle springs, wandering endlessly through the mountain accents of Tennessee’s heather and thistle.
Area Parks
Welcome to Norris Lake located in the Norris Highlands, where water related recreational opportunities await in one of the TVA's cleanest lakes. Whether you come for boating, fishing, skiing, golfing, 4-wheeling or just relaxing, we feel that the area has it all, making Norris Lake your family vacation destination.
