Tennessee has a variety of lakes perfect for a paddle or a swim, but if you're squeamish around snakes, these are some lakes ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced that it has partnered with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) to restore fish habitat on Watauga Lake after ...

College angler Tripp Berlinsky won the 2025 Bassmaster College Bracket and donated all of cash winnings to a Hurricane Helene ...

Last week's fishing tournament at Watauga Lake only came about because of a conflict with a triathlon in Chattanooga. The tournament was a success and Mayor Woodby hopes there will be more to come.

BUTLER, Tenn. (WCYB) — The land for a proposed hotel and resort on Watauga Lake is now up for sale. News 5 was the first news organization to tour the site in 2019. That was before uncovering reported ...

BUTLER, Tenn. (WJHL) – Hidden in the depths of Watauga Lake lies what’s left of a once thriving town forced into abandonment by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Old Butler, Tennessee was flooded ...

HAMPTON — When it it in the 90’s in the region, it is definitely a good idea to head to Watauga Lake. At an elevation of around 1,957 feet, the shore around the lake is a bit higher than most places ...

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — College anglers will head to Watauga Lake this fall to compete for a chance to appear in the 2026 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville. B.A.S.S., the Bass Anglers Sportman ...

Volunteers will be scouring the waters and shorelines of Watauga Lake on Saturday, July 20, during the Watauga Lake Cleanup. The fourth annual event is organized by Our Community Gives Back, which has ...

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, one person died on Wednesday after a car crashed into Watauga Lake. The report said a 2008 Mazda M6 ran off the left side ...