AUTOMOBILE TAGS
Newcomers must change their out of state vehicle registration at the time residency is declared. To register your vehicle you must bring proof of title, or if there is a lien holder, the registration, name and address of the Lien holder. For more information contact Loudon County Clerk’s office (865) 458-3314.
BANKS/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
| BB&T | Lenoir City | (865) 988-2400 |
| Regions | Lenoir City | (800) 734-4667 |
| American Trust of East TN | Lenoir City | (865) 986-7880 |
| Peoples Bank of East TN | Loudon | (865) 458-2727 |
| United Community | Lenoir City | (865) 271-1600 |
| United Community | Loudon | (865) 458-2824 |
| Suntrust Bank | Lenoir City | (865) 988-7200 |
CAMPGROUNDS
| Yarberry Peninsula Campground 4825 Yarberry Road Lenoir City, TN |
865-986-3993 | |
| Lazy Acres RV Park 7502 Jackson Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 |
865-986-3539 865-254-9280 |
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| Melton Hill Dam Campground 201 Campground Road Lenoir City, TN 37771 |
865-361-0436 | |
| The Crosseyed Cricket 751 Country Lane Lenoir City, TN 37772 |
865-986-5435 | |
| Soaring Eagle Campground 3152 Buttermilk Road Lenoir City, TN 37771 |
865-376-9017 |
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Loudon County Chamber of Commerce
410 Wharf St
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-2067
Knoxville Area Chamber of Commerce
17 Market Square #201
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 637-4550
COUNTY TAX STRUCTURE
| Property Tax | |
| Rate Per $100 Value | $1.80 |
| Ratio of Assessment | |
| Residential | 25% |
| Industrial | 40% |
| Personal | 30% |
| Bonded Debt | $14,358,425 |
| Assessed Valuation | $564,645,085 |
| School Tax | 0 |
| Sales Tax | 9.25% |
DRIVER’S LICENSE
Loudon County Clerk
101 Mulberry St.
Suite 200
Loudon, TN 37774
865-458-2726
Newcomers have 30 days after establishing permanent residency to change their out-of-state driver’s license to a valid Tennessee license. All applicants must have verification of their Social Security Number. If you have a valid license from another state, only a vision test is required. New photo identification requirements for voting.
EMERGENCY
| All Emergency | 911 |
| Lenoir City Fire Dept | (865) 986-2310 |
| Station One | 865-986-9418 |
| Station Two | 865-986-4212 |
| Is there a burn ban in place? Call before you light! |
Lenoir City Police Dept.
530 HWY 321 N
Lenoir City, TN 37771
Office: 865-986-2715
City of Loudon Police Dept.
Non-Emergency 865-408-0408
100 Cedar Street
Loudon, TN 37774
City of Loudon Fire Dept
Fire Station #1 865-408-0408
100 Cedar St. Loudon, TN 37774
Fire Station #2 865-458-3558
200 Corporate Park Blvd
Loudon, TN 37774
Loudon County Fire & Rescue
Calls may be forwarded to Loudon County 911 Dispatch in the event the department is on an active emergency.
9000 Highway 11 W
Lenoir City, TN 37771
865-986-2882
FISHING
Our lakes are popular places for fishing tournaments as well as a relaxing day of personal enjoyment. Check the tournament schedules with TVA at 865-632-3791 or area Bait Shops.
Licenses area available at most bait and sports shops, Wal-Mart and from County Clerk at the Courthouse in Loudon.
GOLF COURSES
Golfers will want to play on one or all of Loudon County’s beautiful courses. The courses are open year round for your enjoyment.
Avalon Golf Course 865.986.4653
Located on OakChase Blvd in Lenoir City – 18-Hole Course and Pro shop are open from Dawn until dusk. Weekend and holiday tee times should be scheduled in advance.
Rarity Bay Golf Course 423.884.3030
Located on Rarity Bay Pky in Vonore – 18-Hole Course and Pro shop are open Tuesday thru Sunday. Weekend and holiday tee times should be scheduled in advance.
Historic Attractions
Loudon County Museum: Carmichael Inn
The Carmichael Inn is located behind the courthouse in the city of Loudon. It is an 1810 restored stagecoach inn, which now serves as a restaurant and clothing store. For more information call The Carmichael Inn 865-408-9712.
HISTORIC WALKING ATTRACTIONS
The Historic downtown Loudon has been renovated to form an important link with the past. You can enjoy walking through some of the city’s fine old buildings. For more information call 865-458-1442
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
| Monterey Mushrooms | 573 employees |
| Malibu Boats | 399 employees |
| Hubbell Lenoir City, Inc. | 351 employees |
| Kimberly Clark | 329 employees |
| Morgan Olsen | 320 employees |
| Total Transportation | 305 employees |
| Tate & Lyle (A.E. Staley) | 254 employees |
| Viskase Corporation | 240 employees |
| American Honda Motor Co/Komyo | 227 employees |
BUSINESS COMMUNITY
https://www.loudoncountyeda.org/why-loudon/business-community
LOCATION
| Region: | East Tennessee |
| Square Miles: | 240 |
| Cities: | Greenback, Lenoir City, Loudon, and Philadelphia |
| Distance from Knoxville: | |
| Lenoir City: | 25 miles |
| Loudon: | 31 miles |
MARINAS
| Fort Loudon Lake | |
| Ft. Loudon Marina | Largest City Park at Ft. Loudon Dam. Restaurant and recreation complex. 865-986-5536 |
| Tellico Lake | Tellico Harbor Marina Located at Marina Harbor Drive off Hwy 411 northeast of Vonore. 865-856-6806 |
NEAREST AIRPORT
| McGhee Tyson Airport | |
| Nearest Commercial Service: | Knoxville – 25 miles |
| Airlines Serving: | American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta Airlines, Northwest, United Airlines, United Express, US Airways, Allegiant Air |
NEWSPAPER
| The News Herald | Lenoir City, TN | (865) 986-6581 |
| Village Connection | Loudon, TN | (865) 458-3565 |
POPULATION
County Population ….. 54,068
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH AREAS
| Ft. Loudon Lake | Lenoir City Park, Yarberry Campground, Unitia |
| Melton Hill Lake | Melton Hill Dam- 2 ramps |
| Tellico Lake | Tellico Reservoir (at the Canal), Popular Springs, Clear Creek, Lotterdale Campground, International Harbor. |
POST OFFICE
217 E. Broadway
Lenoir City, TN
865-986-9287
100 Green Street
Loudon, TN
865-458-7943
UPS
1-800-275-8777
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Greenback Public Library
865-856-2841
Lenoir City Public Library
865-986-3210
Loudon Public Library
865-458-3161
Philadelphia Public Library
865-657-9059
The Public Library at Tellico Village
865-458-5199
Lenoir City City Public Library
865-661-1154
TELEPHONE
Bell South
(865) 557-6000
AT&T
800-288-2020
Charter Communications
800-661-1154
UTILITIES
Loudon Utilities ….. (865) 458-2091
LCUB ….. (865) 986-6591
TASS ….. (423)884-6400
WINERIES
Tennessee Valley Winery (I-75, Exit 76) 865-986-5147
Award winning wines from local grapes. Family owned. Open daily except major holidays.
EDUCATION
Click Here for Education Information
MEDICAL AND HOSPITALS
Fort Sanders Loudon Medical Center …… (865) 271-6000
CULTURAL
Spring ushers in the annual Dogwood Festival, wine festivals, wagon trains and horse shows. Summer months kick off the popular Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival, Rocking the Docks and the Civitan Poker Run followed by the July 4th Celebrations, Smoky Mountain Fiddlers Convention, Arts & Crafts Show, and Mulberry Antique Show held in historic downtown Loudon. Fall for the October Fest whose popularity draws visitors from the entire region. Winter brings in the holiday festively celebrated by the Christmas parade, festivals, and historic home tours
RECREATIONAL
Its no wonder that Loudon County is the touted as the Gateway to the Smokies, with several lakes and rivers embracing and enhancing the county, including Ft. Loudon Lake, Tellico Lake, Melton Hill, and Watts Bar Lake. The community s a playground for water sports of all types, such as boating, fishing, and skiing. Other sports enthusiasts might enjoy the local archery range of one of the seven golf courses within the area.
Loudon County can be your headquarters for all kinds of land and water expeditions. Gatlinburg and The Great Smoky Mountains are just about an hour away to the east. The “Energy City” Oak Ridge and the Museum of Appalachian in Norris are less than an hour away to the North. Fort Loudon is 30 minutes to the South. You can even go by boat to the Gulf of Mexico.