KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE ... according to the Tennessee Valley Authority. The Norris Lake, Douglas Lake and Cherokee Lake reservoirs were boosted by some rainfall this spring, senior media ...

Here's a look at some of the top lakes in Tennessee. A 55-mile drive north of Knoxville, Norris Lake – also called Norris Reservoir – is a popular warm-weather vacation destination.

"Since 2009, volunteers from the counties surrounding Norris Lake have been showing up to help with these clean-up efforts," said Stephanie Wells, Director of the Anderson County Tourism Council.