Quality of Life in Roane County, TN

The home of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Roane County is a community of 53,000 just a few miles from Knoxville. The county has placed a premium on quality schools, earning  a Governor's A+ Award for Community Commitment to Excellence in Education. Scenic splendor is never in short supply in Roane County, which includes the 39,000-acre Watts Bar Lake in Kingston. The lake is the setting for the annual Smokin’ the Water Fourth of July festival, which includes a spectacular fireworks show , drag boat races and raft races.

Opportunities for hiking and walking in Roane County are abundant, with a variety of trails that can range from flat and scenic to hilly and ultra-challenging. One of the most popular hiking venues FULL ARTICLE
This is the 21st century, isn’t it? Customers arriving in the parking lot at Rocky Top General Store in Harriman might have to remind themselves of that, since the quaint and rustic store looks like FULL ARTICLE
Roane County has no shortage of locally owned restaurants offering food and ambiance that can’t be found anywhere else. With its national reputation for excellence, Whitestone Country Inn outside of FULL ARTICLE

Recent Articles

Real estate has always been about space, whether it’s a buyer’s dream home or a seller’s comfort zone. But these days, real estate agents, buyers and FULL ARTICLE
Higher education is within easy reach of Roane County residents. Roane State Community College has nine locations across east Tennessee,and its FULL ARTICLE
What makes Roane County a premier place to live? To get an idea, just head for the water. “Roane County is blessed with more lake miles than any FULL ARTICLE
Many Roane County residents are graduates of Midway High School, which has been around since 1947. Which just might explain the school’s strong FULL ARTICLE

Digital Magazine

Read the 2009 edition of Images Roane County magazine sponsored by the The Roane Alliance. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Roane County magazine on your computer screen.

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The Roane Alliance serves as the voice of the Roane County area business community. A variety of programs meet member needs and promote community growth. Join The Roane Alliance here.