Locking through Fort Loudon Dam and Lock

We cruised from Wolf Creek anchorage , locked through and anchored at Ish Creek for the night on the Tennessee River. Locking through was somewhat of a pain only because there was a barge locking through and seem to be having some trouble coming out of the locks, which was delaying boaters. Finally after four hours we scooted behind the barge(as per lockmaster's instructions) and were able to lock through going up river. We had about an hour daylight left to make it to Ish creek so we did and dropped the hook. Beautiful night and quiet anchorage.

Anchorage at Wolf Creek off the Tennessee River headed towards ort Loudon

 Left Blue Springs Marina Monday Morning and headed towards Knoxville. Set anchor in Wolf Creek along the way which was a beautiful spot and QUIET! Loved it and great paddling area too for those who like to paddle or fish.

Cypress tree growing in rock

Our Tennesse trip begins😃

Blue Springs Marina Restaurant

We left home with  the boat  early Sunday morning (5am) in order to get through Atlanta without any hassles. We arrived at Blue Springs marina on watts bar lake just off the Tennessee river where we launched. After launching, parking trailer and securing the boat in overnight spot we went shopping to get last minute groceries. Had dinner at the local restaurant at marina then turned in for the night ready to hit the river.

Snug in her dock space at Blue Springs Marina on Watts Bar Lake