Whether you are looking for that special eatery where the locals go, a handmade work of art to take home, information about hunting and fishing regulations, TVA water release schedules, or an emergency car repair, contact the following:
Chambers of Commerce/Tourism Agencies
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 423- 745-0335www.visitathensareatn.org  Etowah Area Chamber of Commerce 423-263-2228
www.etowahcoc.org  Monroe County Area Chamber of Commerce 423-442-4588
www.monroecountychamber.org 423-442-4588 Â Monroe County Department of Tourism 423 442-9147
www.monroecounty.com  Polk County Chamber of Commerce 800-633-7655 www.ocoeecountry.com  State of Tennessee – Vacation Guide http://www.tnvacation.com/guide
Cherohala Skyway
800-245-5428 www.cherohala.org ÂArts Agencies
Athens Area Council for the Arts 423-745-8781http://www.AthensArtsCouncil.org  Etowah Arts Commission 423-263-7608
www.etowaharts.org 423-263-7608 Â Monroe Area Council for the Arts 423-442-3210
www.monroearts.com  Sweetwater Valley Citizens for the Arts
423-337-5976 http://www.sweetwatertn.net/ Â
Cherokee National Forest
423- 476-9700 (Cleveland Office)423-338-3300 (Ocoee Office)
423-253-8400 (Tellico Office) www.fs.usda.gov/cherokee Â
Tennessee State Parks
Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic Rivers State Park 423-263-0050http://tnstateparks.com/parks/contact/hiwassee-ocoee  Fort Loudoun State Historic Area 423-884-6217
www.fortloudoun.com Â
TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)
Tennessee Wildlife Resources
Local Governments
McMinn Countywww.mcminncountytn.gov  Monroe County
www.monroegovernment.org  Polk County
www.polkgovernment.com