GRAINGER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking anglers for feedback as they assess how a Tennessee Valley Authority change to the Cherokee Dam could harm a ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Cherokee Lake, a scenic reservoir in East Tennessee, has long been a destination for anglers from around the country, especially those in pursuit of striped bass.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ... anglers that a popular fishing spot in the Cherokee Reservoir area could disappear when Cherokee Dam's aeration system is upgraded.

The Tennessee Valley Authority has announced plans to replace the current aeration system at Cherokee Dam with new turbine technology by 2026. Officials say these upgrades, designed to improve ...

Takeoffs and weigh-ins will be at the Cherokee Dam Boat Ramp on Renfro Road. The lake previously hosted a Bassmaster College Series event in 2023. Earlier this year, B.A.S.S. announced that the ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — Cherokee Lake will play host to a competitive fishing competition featuring the top college anglers in the country this summer, B.A.S.S. officials announced Tuesday.