La Follette is a small, yet charming city in the state of Tennessee, with a population of 7.926 residents at the 2000 census. La Follette was founded around 1890, when Harvey and Grant La Follette purchased the land. Later on, they founded the La Follette Coal, Iron and Railway Company in order to exploit mineral resources they had observed. The La Follette community continued to grow economically and socially. Although it is a small town, La Follette offers a lot of historic attractions, beautiful landscapes and a wide range of accommodation and venues to its tourists.
Top Attractions Within La Follette
La Follette Country Club is a 9-hole regulation length golf course in La Follette and it provides a fun golfing outing for everyone, regardless of the golfing level, be it beginner or expert. The golf courses range from easy to very difficult. The venue offers all the amenities you need: restaurants where you can enjoy a satisfying meal, snack bars where you can select from a wide range of beverages, and gift shops. Here, you can even rent golf clubs, golf shoes and golf carts. La Follette Country Club has also got a mini-golf course for the children. It is a place where everybody can have fun.
The Greens at Deerfield. This scenic course is located near La Follette, in the Cumberland Mountains, right next to the Norris Lake. You can enjoy a relaxing game of golf, as well as a promenade on the trails to take advantage of the wonderful landscapes that unveil in front of you. The views from all around the golf course is wonderful and it provides all the necessary conditions for golfers of all levels and skills.
Springs Dock Resort is situated near La Follette, on Norris Lake and it is a full service, first class marina, with a very friendly service. The amenities here include a restaurant on water, concrete boat launching ramp and covered slips. You can even visit the dock store, which has all the necessities, such as ice, beer, groceries, fishing equipment, bait, boat accessories, ATM and public restrooms. You can even spend the night here, as there are many condos and duplexes available for rent. Enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful scenery.
