About METTC

Tourism is the largest industry in Tennessee, bringing $11.5 billion dollars into the state's economy, $2.4 billion into East Tennessee alone.

The Middle East Tennessee Council (METTC), chartered in 1982, is a nonprofit group that works to enhance community growth through the promotion of tourism. METTC is a promotion and development agency that serves and supports Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott and Union Counties, as well as the cities of Dandridge, Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. METTC also serves as one of eight statewide regional tourism organizations recognized by the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development.

Travel Tools

Use these downloads and brochures to help plan the logistics of your vacation.

East Tennessee Travel Guide Book
Smoky Mountain Golfing Guide

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July 4th, 2008 – July 5th, 2008
4th of July Celebration
Kingston, TN

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July 19th, 2008
Minors Marine Team Tournament Trail
Morristown, TN

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July 18th, 2008 – July 27th, 2008
Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Gatlinburg, TN

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July 1st, 2008 – July 31st, 2008
Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
Gatlinburg, TN

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