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Reeling in fun: Why Cherokee Lake is one of East Tennessee’s top fishing destinations

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By Stan Smith Verified
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MOORESBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Summer out on Cherokee Lake is the prime time to go fishing, and opportunities are abundant for you to reel in a catch or two. “I’ve spent a lot of time on lakes in East Tennessee; this is the prettiest,” said Gary Harris, a guide with StriperFun. He’s been fishing on Cherokee Lake since the ’70’s, and has been with StriperFun for 13 years, so he knows a thing or two about these waters. “It’s in a good location. We do at least 250, 300 trips a year,” said Harris.
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How a Revolutionary War battle helped shape what would become Sevier County Original

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By Stan Smith Verified, Hannah Moore Verified
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SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Nearly 250 years ago, a quiet bit of land in present-day Sevier County was a part of the frontier caught in the middle of the American Revolution. Known as The Battle of Boyd’s Creek, fought in 1780, it was not a typical battle between American and British soldiers. “The Battle of Boyd’s Creek was actually a battle between the frontiersmen and the Cherokee.
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How Blount Mansion is tied to the US and Tennessee constitutions Original

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By Stan Smith Verified
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Before Tennessee was a state, and not too long after the Declaration of Independence was signed, William Blount’s house was built on present-day West Hill Avenue. “He’s really the politician that’s tasked with creating what becomes the state of Tennessee,” said David Hearnes, the executive director of the Blount Mansion. The mansion was built in 1792.
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