Roane Tourism

08/27/2026

⭐ Roane Tourism Spotlight: Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park

Whether it is exploring history, enjoying the river views, catching a performance at the amphitheater, or one of the many other activities available at the fort, you and the family are sure to enjoy one of Tennessee's newest state parks!

Like disc golf? There is a great course around the perimeter of the park!

Located in City of Kingston, TN, discover the beauty and history of Roane County.

08/25/2026

Roane Tourism is proud to be a Title Sponsor of the 5th Annual Rockin' the Ramp!

Fireworks, food trucks, co****le, and more highlight a packed day at Tom Fuller Park in Rockwood. Make plans to take the whole family for a great event to end the summer!

08/22/2026

⭐ Roane Tourism Spotlight: Rockwood Forest Trails ⭐

Adventure awaits in Rockwood! History and nature meet on Walden Ridge with over 4 miles of hiking trails and 100 acres of forest to explore. Make plans with the family to get out in nature and see what makes Roane County special.

To learn more about the Rockwood Forest Trails visit their website!

https://rockwoodforesttrails.com/

08/11/2026

Visit the Made in Tennessee Building at the TN State Fair in Wilson County! There you will see Roane County's exhibit and others from counties across the state.

Nearly 800,000 people attended the fair last year and Roane County took home 1st place in the exhibit competetion!

The fair is August 13-22.

08/05/2026

Help Shape the Future of Our Forest!

Calling all Rockwood residents! Do you love exploring our local trails, connecting with our history, or simply enjoying the great outdoors right here in our community? We are currently developing the Rockwood Forest Recreation & Historical Area Plan, and we want YOU to be a part of it. Whether you are an avid hiker, a history buff, a regular park-goer, or a homeowner who loves our city's green spaces, your voice matters.

Help us understand how you use these areas, what features you value most, and what improvements or additions you’d love to see in the future.

How to Participate:
• Take the Survey: Rockwood Forest Recreation and Historical Area Plan Community Survey
• Deadline: August 20th, 2026
• Time Required: Just 2 to 5 minutes of your time!

Every response helps us build a better, more vibrant recreation and historical area for current and future generations. Thank you for investing your time in our community's shared spaces!

Survey Link: https://bit.ly/4gdVeMB

The City of Rockwood and the East Tennessee Development District are preparing a ten year Recreation and Historical Area Plan for Rockwood Forest. The plan will consider recreation, trails, public safety, natural resources, history, education, tourism, infrastructure, community health, maintenance,....

07/30/2026

07/28/2026

The Roane Tourism office will be closed today as our team participates in our annual staff in-service. This dedicated time allows us to collaborate, learn, and strengthen our team so we can better serve our businesses, partners, and community.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you when we return on Wednesday July 29th.