| Playing in Lenoir City |
| Written by Shannon Cournoyer | |||||
| Saturday, 20 October 2007 | |||||
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Wampler/Keith Park at the intersection of Kingston Street and Rock Springs Road has six soccer fields, an outdoor basketball court and a skate park for skateboarders. If you want to shoot some hoops, you’re welcome to stop by. Stay for a picnic at one of the picnic tables.
The Town Creek Greenway and Walking Trail was added onto this year. This wide, paved 1.75 mile path connects Broadway and the Lenoir City Middle School. Mayor Brookshire says, “It’s our most popular outdoor recreational facility. Day-to-day, this recreational area is used most.” The greenway passes through Rock Springs Park which has a playground area, a picnic shelter and restrooms. A favorite park of visitors and residents alike is the Lenoir City Park at Fort Loudoun Dam. This park has seven picnic shelters which can be reserved, two tennis courts, a beach volleyball court, restrooms and two playground areas. It also has a boat ramp and dock plus a fishing pier. For more information about these and other Lenoir City parks, call Lenoir City Parks and Recreation at 865-986-1223.
They say they can teach just about anybody to use one of the pontoon boats and they come with safety equipment, even for infants and small children. They have maps available and renters are allowed to boat through either Fort Loudoun Lake or Tellico Lake. For more information, call 865-986-5536 or go to www.fortloudonmarina.com/rentals.htm. The Lenoir City Museum is downtown. Displays showcase the history of Lenoir City from its beginnings and includes interesting facts and artifacts. Built in 1890 to house the new Lenoir City Company, the building at 110 Depot Street is on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 865-986-9169 or go to their website at www.lenoircity.com/lcmuseum.htm. The Lenoir Cotton Mill was built by 1834 and is also on the National Register of Historic Places. The ruins of the cotton mill are just a block from the museum. For more information, go to www.lenoircity.com/lccottonmill.htm. A Seniors Dance Night takes place every Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Lenoir City Memorial Hall, 103 B Street. There’s a live band and the public is welcome. For more information call, Lenoir City Parks and Recreation, 865-986-1223. Fun events take place year ‘round from Rockin’ the Docks, a live music and fireworks show, during Memorial Day weekend and July 4 to the Arts & Crafts Festival every June. The Loudon County Visitors Bureau has a calendar of events on their website at www.visitloudoncounty.com.           
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About nine miles south of Farragut sits charming Lenoir City. It’s an
easy drive east on Kingston Pike-- veer left at Dixie Lee Junction to be
on Highway 11 and follow the highway into the city. From the many parks
to boating on the lakes to spending time with history, this area has
something for everyone.
The Fort Loudon Marina just up from the Fort Loudoun Dam offers boat rentals through Leisure Time Rentals. They have eight 24’ long x 10’ wide pontoon boats with 90hp outboards. Weekdays the rate is $145 for the day, $95 for a half day. Weekends this time of year is the same price, but it’s higher in the summer. They also rent a 40’ converted navy boat with a 60hp engine. This boat has a grill and a restroom plus upper and lower decks. It’s $225 for a half day, $395 for a full day and can carry up to 20 people. To rent a boat, you must be at least 21 years old.
