"...Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry I could not travel both and be one traveler, Long I stood and looked down one as far as I could to where it bent in the undergrowth. Then took the other, as just as fair, and having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear...";
excerpt from "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost

The traveler on the road less taken will be rewarded here in Morristown and Hamblen County.

Travel along winding trails that meander through hill and dale, perfect for biking, hiking and horseback riding. Picnic in lush meadows that call out for impromptu games of catch, softball and football. Experience breathtaking mountain streams, crystal clear rivers and lakes that beckon you to join in - ideal for paddling, canoeing, boating and fishing.

Located between Johnson City and Knoxville, Hamblen County is a year-round playground of nature and history, a land of new frontiers, a place where there are still many secret places and undiscovered delights to explore.
Come join us...

Panther Creek State Park

Panther Creek State Park, covering approximately 1,435 acres, is located on the shores of Cherokee Reservoir, an impoundment of the Holston River. It is about 6 miles west of Morristown and 40 miles northeast of Knoxville. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located about 45 miles south. Near Point Lookout, the highest place in the park, the elevation reaches 1,460 feet above sea level.

Legend has it that both Panther Creek and Panther Springs, located about 1 1/2 miles southeast of the park, received their names from the claim of a Colonel Bradley of Virginia who, while exploring the area, shot a panther that fell into the spring.

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