Greenback
sits in the hills of eastern Tennessee, approximately 25 miles southwest of Knoxville. It’s a small town steeped in history and natural beauty, and has become very popular with retirees and tourists looking for outdoor recreation in a less hectic atmosphere. The town of Greenback is in southeastern Loudon County, which in recent years has become known as “The Lakeway to the Smokies.” There are several lakes and rivers within ten miles of Greenback, including Tellico Lake, Fort Loudoun, Watts Bar and Melton Hill Lake, making this area a playground for water sports of all kinds. Nearby Lenoir City is home to the largest marina in Tennessee. Several other lakeside marinas and parks give visitors plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing and picnicking. There are seven golf courses in the area and a local archery range and pro shop, as well as a beautiful city park in Greenback with hiking trails and children’s playground. For unique shopping, Loudon County is full of antique shops and arts & crafts galleries. And for history buffs, there are local museums and historic walking tours. For even more culture, Greenback is just thirty minutes to the Knoxville Symphony, Opera and Ballet Company.
Surrounding areas: Vonore, Tennessee (6.3 mi), Sweetwater, Tennessee (17.5 mi), Tellico Plains, Tennessee (21.4 mi), Townsend, Tennessee (23.1 mi), Knoxville, Tennessee (25.2 mi), Wear Valley, Tennessee (29.0 mi), Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (35.1 mi)
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Greenback Vacation Rentals
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Greenback Weather & Climate
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The Knoxville Region in eastern Tennessee is in a temperate climate zone. The summers are always warm and humid and the winters are brief and mild. Spring arrives early and stays for a long time and is alive with dogwoods, azaleas and other beautiful flowers. The average annual temperature for the region is 60 degrees F. The average annual snowfall for the entire state is 12 inches, and with the mild climate, snow rarely stays on the ground for more than a few days. Severe weather is rare since the state is east of the center of tornado activity, south of most winter blizzard conditions and too far inland for hurricanes. Hailstorms occur maybe two or three times per year. Thunderstorms are common in late spring and summer.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
27°F |
5.08 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
29°F |
4.63 in. |
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| March |
61°F |
37°F |
5.78 in. |
- |
| April |
70°F |
44°F |
4.43 in. |
- |
| May |
78°F |
54°F |
5.03 in. |
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| June |
85°F |
63°F |
4.15 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
68°F |
4.45 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
67°F |
3.59 in. |
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| September |
82°F |
60°F |
3.26 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
46°F |
3.05 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
37°F |
4.28 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
30°F |
5.12 in. |
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Greenback Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located about 14 miles northeast of Greenback in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located approximately 38 miles east of Greenback in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located roughly 57 miles northeast of Greenback in Morristown, Tennessee, the Scott Municipal airport (SCX) located around 60 miles northwest of Greenback in Oneida, Tennessee, and finally Lovell Field (CHA) located about 72 miles southwest of Greenback in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Greenback Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 35.5 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 35.5 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 36.9 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 49.4 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 49.4 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 60.8 mi. | | | Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 78.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 102.5 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 119.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rarity Bay on Lake Tellico | Vonore | TN | 6.2 mi. | | | Cedar Hills Golf Club | Lenoir City | TN | 10.4 mi. | | | Executive Meadows Golf Course | Lenoir City | TN | 10.4 mi. | | | Medalist at Avalon | Lenoir City | TN | 10.4 mi. | | | Golf Club | Maryville | TN | 12.7 mi. | | | Lambert Acres Golf Club | Maryville | TN | 12.7 mi. | | | Royal Oaks Country Club | Maryville | TN | 12.7 mi. | | | Madisonville Golf Course | Madisonville | TN | 14.9 mi. | | | Egwani Farms Golf Course | Rockford | TN | 17.0 mi. | | | Pine Lakes Golf Club | Rockford | TN | 17.0 mi. | | | Dead Horse Lake Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 18.3 mi. | | | Lakeside Golf Course | Kingston | TN | 23.0 mi. | | | Laurel Valley Country Club | Townsend | TN | 23.1 mi. | | | South Hills Golf Club | Oak Ridge | TN | 24.8 mi. | | | Tennessee Centennial Golf Course | Oak Ridge | TN | 25.1 mi. | | | Knoxville Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 25.2 mi. | | | Three Ridges Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 25.2 mi. | | | Whittle Springs Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 25.2 mi. | | | Willow Creek Golf Club | Knoxville | TN | 25.2 mi. | | | Southwest Point Golf Course | Kingston | TN | 25.3 mi. | | | Ridgewood Golf Club | Athens | TN | 28.2 mi. | | | White Oaks Golf Course | Athens | TN | 28.2 mi. | | | TriCounty Golf Club | Oliver Springs | TN | 28.3 mi. | | | Emory Golf & Country Club | Harriman | TN | 28.8 mi. | | | Bays Mountain Golf Course | Seymour | TN | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 60.8 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 65.4 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 91.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Norris Dam State Park | | TN | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 6.3 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 15.8 mi. | (History) | | East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 25.1 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 25.1 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 25.1 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 25.1 mi. | (History) | | American Museum of Science and Energy | Oak Ridge | TN | 25.2 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 25.1 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 77.2 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 77.2 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 90.6 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 114.4 mi. | |
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