About Lake Sherwood

67 Miles from Downtown Knoxville

Lake Sherwood is in Cumberland County, Tennessee, just south of Fairfield Glade and 67 miles west of Knoxville. Conveniently, Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee Medical Center and the McGhee Tyson Airport.

It is also a busy nightlife scene, thanks to its many restaurants, hotels, and shops.

Around Sherwood Lake

The Druid Hills Golf Course of Fairfield Glade is just minutes away. Golfers find this course fun, yet challenging and views of the surrounding mountains and course’s water features add to the experience.

Cumberland County’s Obed National Wild & Scenic River Visitor Center can be just the place for a peaceful nature walk or adrenaline-pumping river paddling excursion. Ozone Falls is a 43-acre Natural Area of Cumberland County that draws many visitors to see its impressive 110-foot waterfall.

Another outing that is sure to be a good time is the Cumberland Mountain State Park, where you can paddle around Byrd Lake, hike, ride biking trails, or take a plunge in the pool.

Fun Waiting in Knoxville

The Turkey Creek Outdoor Mall is an excellent source of shopping with stores like American Eagle, Altar’d State, Chicos, Belk, and Kirkland’s.

Visit the Tennessee Theater that still exhibits original architecture from 1928 to see a classic movie, broadway show, or musical show. The Knoxville Zoo, home to 900 animals, is a magnificent place to see animals like elephants, lions, chimpanzees, giraffes, zebras, tigers, and red pandas, gibbons and more.

Knoxville has its share of annual events like the Knoxville Brewfest, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Hola Festival, Tennessee Valley Fair, Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt, and Festival on the 4th.

An Outdoorsman’s Paradise

This diverse lake area appeals to outdoorsmen and city-goers, with proximity to Knoxville while being tucked away in the Tennessee wilderness. A home on Lake Sherwood has the potential to be the right fit for anyone.

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