Tennessee National Marina
Directly on the waterThe new resort marina, paired with a Greg Norman course and an outdoor concert lawn.
Tennessee National sits on a peninsula off the main channel near Ten Mile, attached to a private resort community with a Greg Norman Signature golf course, a clubhouse, and a pool. The marina is part of the package, not the whole show. Slips are wide, the docks are stable, and power and high-pressure water run to each one. Pontoon rentals are the busy door of the operation. People who rent here come for one good day on the water and tend to leave wanting another. The boats are newer, the launch and return run smoothly, and add-ons like a lily pad or a tow tube round out the day for kids.
The other thing Tennessee National does is host outdoor concerts, with the stage set up by the river and views of the lake behind it. The lineup runs to tribute acts and orchestral nights: Queen, Pink Floyd, Buffett, the Black Jacket Symphony. When it works, the setting is hard to beat. River behind the stage, food trucks on hand, drinks from the bar, golden light at sunset. When it doesn't, the friction is real. Parking is unpaved and gets muddy after rain. The bathroom count is short for a sold-out crowd. Getting out at the end of a show takes a while. The venue is still finding its operations footing; if you go, plan to walk and wait, and bring chairs.
The marina keeps short hours by design (Wednesday through Sunday, 10 to 4) and runs on the slower-paced side of the lake's marina spectrum. Fuel is on the dock and easy to use. The Sunset Saloon and clubhouse are open for dining when the community kitchen is running, and live music sometimes plays off the clubhouse patio. The address is in Loudon but the water is mid-lake; GPS directions land short of the marina more often than not, so trust the marked development entrance, not the navigation app.
Tips
- Pontoon rentals book up on summer weekends; reserve in advance and confirm pickup time the day before.
- If you're new to the lake, ask the marina staff about sandbars and shallow spots before heading out; the rental boats don't have depth gauges.
- For concerts, bring chairs, plan for a long walk from parking, and budget extra time for the exit; rain turns the lot to mud.
- Trust the property's signed entrance, not GPS, especially after dark.
- The marina hours are short (Wednesday through Sunday, 10 to 4); plan refueling and rentals around them.
What people love
- The pontoon rental experience: clean boats, easy launch, friendly staff.
- The setting itself; views of the river, the golf course grounds, and Tennessee summer light.
- The concert lineup; tribute acts and orchestral nights bring people from across East Tennessee.
- Wide, stable slips with power and high-pressure water for boat owners.
- Fuel access on a quieter dock than the bigger marinas down the lake.
What to know
- The marina is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 to 4; closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Phone GPS directions land short of the entrance; follow the development's signed road.
- Concert events are still working out their operations; expect long beverage lines, limited bathrooms, and a slow exit on packed nights.
- The community is private; the marina and concert lawn are the public-facing pieces.
Best time
Weekday mid-day for an unhurried fuel stop or a pontoon rental. Concert weekends bring a different crowd entirely; check the lineup before you plan around the marina's quiet hours.
First visit
Approach from Loudon via the Tennessee National development entrance; do not trust your phone's directions through the back roads. The marina is at the bottom of the property, with the clubhouse and pool above on the bluff.
With kids
Pontoon rentals come with optional lily pads and tow tubes, which kids ride for hours. The setting is calm and the staff handle family rentals routinely.
Location
Frequently asked
When is Tennessee National Marina open?
Marina hours run Wednesday through Sunday, 10 to 4. Concert events cluster in warmer months and individual show dates are published on the property's calendar.
Is Tennessee National Marina good for families with kids?
Pontoon rentals come with optional lily pads and tow tubes, which kids ride for hours. The setting is calm and the staff handle family rentals routinely.
How do I get to Tennessee National Marina?
Approach from Loudon via the Tennessee National development entrance; do not trust your phone's directions through the back roads. The marina is at the bottom of the property, with the clubhouse and pool above on the bluff.
What should I know before visiting Tennessee National Marina?
The marina is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 to 4; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Last updated: April 30, 2026