Norris Lake Vacation Homes

Historic Homes & Buildings

Caleb Crosby Threshing Barn Located within Norris Dam State Park, 865-426-7461, The threshing machine inside this 100-year-old barn was once generated by oxen. When the Cherokee Dam was being built, the barn was moved to the state park from its original location on the Holston River because the land it was on would be flooded. The barn remained there dismantled for 34 years and was reconstructed in 1978.

Rice Grist Mill (circa 1798) 2121 Norris Freeway, Norris, TN 37769, Norris Dam State Park, 865-494-0720, Rice Grist Mill is located in Norris Dam State Park. Visitors will learn of the intriging history of this 18th century mill which still operates as a corn mill in the summers. The park offers tours, and picnics are welcome on the grounds.

Museums & Galleries

Lenoir Museum 2121 Norris Freeway, Norris, TN 37769, Located on the Grounds of Norris Dam State Park, 865-494-9688, The Lenoir Museum houses early American displays of thousands of items collected over 60 years by Will G. Lenoir. The Lenoir Museum Cultural Complex houses an 18th Century Gristmill and Threshing barn. Exhibits also include Appalachian artifacts, a pre-dam pictorial account of the area submerged by the lake. Tours are available at request.

Museum of Appalachia P.O. Box 1189, Norris, TN 37828, One Mile off I-75 at Norris, 865-494-7680 or 865-494-0514, 65 acres of land and 30 authentic Appalachain pioneer replica log homes adorn this museum. The display building contains many artifacts of the era. A special slide presentation and orienation is shown for school groups of 25 or more. The museum's Mountain Heritage Room is available for a reception or meeting, and Irwin's chapel is available for wedding rentals. Enjoy listening to genuine sounds of Appalachia and home-cooked meals during your stay.

Tours & Cruises

River Ridge Farm 220 Mike Miller Lane, Norris, TN 37716, Located in Clinton, 865-457-6774, Located on the banks of the Clinch River below Norris Dam, River Ridge Farm offers a variety of experiences: picnics, fall color tours, guided spring flower tours, Draft horse pulled wagon rides and opportunities to meet farm animals. Rustic retreat for group meetings. Closed on Sunday. Shuttle service available to those floating the Clinch River.

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