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Benton
is a small town located in Polk County, Tennessee in the southeast corner of the state. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,138. The town of Benton is situated in one of the most beautiful areas of the state, within the Cherokee National Forest. The Ocoee River, a tributary of the Hiwassee River, joins together in Polk County near the town of Benton. The Ocoee River was the site of the 1996 Olympic whitewater competition and offers incredible recreational opportunities. The river has three separate parts: The Upper Ocoee is the Olympic course, the Middle Ocoee is the site of commercial rafting and the Lower Ocoee (below Parksville Lake Dam) is great for lazy tubing. The Hiwassee River is a favorite place for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Other attractions near Benton include the Conasauga River and Lake Ocoee (or Parksville Lake,) located above the spectacular Parksville Dam. The area is also filled with hiking and biking trails, horseback riding and a railroad that takes visitors on a 50-mile round trip up the lower Hiwassee River gorge. In addition to outstanding outdoor recreation, the Benton area has historic sites and museums, antique shops and art galleries and great restaurants featuring delicious home cooking. Benton is also home to the Chilhowee Farmers Market (located at the Polk County Fairgrounds) and the gravesite of Cherokee maiden, Nancy Ward.
Surrounding areas: Ocoee River, Tennessee (2.2 mi), Coker Creek, Tennessee (14.6 mi), Ducktown, Tennessee (18.0 mi), Tellico Plains, Tennessee (24.0 mi), Decatur, Tennessee (25.1 mi), Sweetwater, Tennessee (31.2 mi), Watts Bar Lake, Tennessee (36.6 mi)
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Benton Vacation Rentals
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Benton Hotels and Resorts
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| Classic Suites | 179 Bernham Dr | Cleveland, TN | 12.5 mi. | (423) 339-4900 | | Exclusive Quarters | 210 James Asbury Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 12.5 mi. | (423) 479-1333 | | Super 8 Motel | 163 Bernham Dr | Cleveland, TN | 12.5 mi. | (423) 476-5555 | | Applegate Inn | 1857 Apd 40 By Pass | Cleveland, TN | 12.6 mi. | (423) 479-9915 | | Comfort Inn | 153 James Asbury Dr | Cleveland, TN | 12.6 mi. | (423) 478-5265 | | Hampton Inn Cleveland | 185 James Ashbury Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 12.6 mi. | (423) 559-1001 | | Jameson Inn - Cleveland | 360 Paul Huff Pkwy | Cleveland, TN | 12.6 mi. | (423) 614-5583 | | Knights Inn | 2421 Gerogetown Rd N W | Cleveland, TN | 12.6 mi. | (423) 479-1333 | | Sleep Inn | Tennessee Ave Us Hwy 411 | Etowah, TN | 12.6 mi. | (423) 263-4343 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 600 N Tennessee Ave | Etowah, TN | 12.8 mi. | (423) 263-4343 | | Econo Lodge | 2655 Westside Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 12.9 mi. | (423) 472-3281 | | Howard Johnson | 2595 Georgetown Rd | Cleveland, TN | 13.2 mi. | (423) 476-8511 | | Holiday Inn | 2400 Executive Park Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 13.3 mi. | (423) 472-1504 | | Baymont Inn & Suites-cleveland | 107 Interstate Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 13.4 mi. | (423) 339-1000 | | Wingate Inn | 110 Interstate Dr | Cleveland, TN | 13.4 mi. | (423) 478-1212 | | Hospitality Inns Of America | 172 Pleasant Grove Rd | Mcdonald, TN | 17.2 mi. | (423) 479-4531 | | Trails End Cabins | Rt 1 Box 253 | Turtletown, TN | 17.3 mi. | (704) 494-4610 | | Best Western Copper Inn | US Hwy 64 | Ducktown, TN | 18.1 mi. | (423) 496-5541 | | Travelodge | 115 County Rd 247 | Athens, TN | 18.9 mi. | (423) 745-1212 | | Days Inn Of Athens | 2541 Decatur Pike | Athens, TN | 19.6 mi. | (423) 745-5800 | | Econo Lodge | 2620 Decatur Pike | Athens, TN | 19.6 mi. | (423) 744-8200 | | Hampton Inn Athens | 1821 Holiday Dr | Athens, TN | 20.1 mi. | (423) 745-2345 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1819 Holiday Dr | Athens, TN | 20.1 mi. | (423) 649-0003 | | Comfort Inn-chattanooga | 7717 Lee Hwy | Chattanooga, TN | 28.1 mi. | (423) 894-5454 | | Frindship Inn/airport | 7725 Lee Hwy | Chattanooga, TN | 28.1 mi. | (423) 899-2288 | | Motel 6 #700 | 7707 Lee Hwy | Chattanooga, TN | 28.2 mi. | (423) 892-7707 | | Econo Lodge/airport | 7421 Bonny Oaks Dr | Chattanooga, TN | 28.3 mi. | (423) 499-9550 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 83 Blue Rdg Overlook | Blue Ridge, GA | 28.4 mi. | (706) 946-3333 | | Douglas Inn & Suites | 1192 Windy RDG Rd | Blue Ridge, GA | 28.4 mi. | (706) 258-3600 | | Ramada Ltd-blue Ridge | 30 Overview Dr | Blue Ridge, GA | 28.4 mi. | (706) 632-4444 | | Best Western Heritage Inn | 7641 Lee Hwy | Chattanooga, TN | 28.4 mi. | (423) 899-8311 | | Country Hearth Inn | 7638 Lee Hwy | Chattanooga, TN | 28.4 mi. | (888) 363-9568 | | Comfort Inn | 7620 Hamilton Park Dr | Chattanooga, TN | 28.5 mi. | (423) 499-1993 | | Quality Inn | 7624 Hamilton Park Dr | Chattanooga, TN | 28.5 mi. | (423) 263-1148 | | Chief Vann Motel Chatsworth | Hwy 411 South | Chatsworth, GA | 29.0 mi. | (706) 695-2911 | | Key West Inn Chatsworth | 501 Maddox Pkwy | Chatsworth, GA | 29.0 mi. | (706) 517-1155 | | Scottish Inn | 1279 Hwy 411 S | Chatsworth, GA | 29.0 mi. | (706) 695-6894 | | Hometown Inn | 222 W Sequoyah Access Rd | Soddy Daisy, TN | 29.2 mi. | (423) 332-7755 | | Quality Suites | 7324 Shallowford Rd | Chattanooga, TN | 29.7 mi. | (423) 892-1500 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 2341 Shallowford Village Dr | Chattanooga, TN | 29.8 mi. | (423) 899-5151 |
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Benton Weather & Climate
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Southeastern Tennessee has a temperate climate with four seasons. Winters are generally short and mild, and summers are warm and humid, with cooler temperatures in the high mountain regions. Rain is common year round. The average annual snowfall for the state is 12 inches. Spring comes in early March with warmer weather and flowering trees and shrubs. Summer arrives full force in the region by mid May, bringing warm weather and higher humidity. The mountains of eastern Tennessee are a great place to escape the hot summer temperatures as the higher elevation cools the air slightly. Fall brings mild days and crisp evenings, along with brilliant foliage colors. Mid to late October is a good time to visit the region to experience the fall color change. Severe weather, such as tornadoes or blizzards, is rare in the state of Tennessee.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
48°F |
27°F |
5.37 in. |
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| February |
53°F |
30°F |
4.60 in. |
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| March |
62°F |
37°F |
6.19 in. |
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| April |
71°F |
44°F |
4.42 in. |
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| May |
78°F |
53°F |
4.94 in. |
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| June |
85°F |
61°F |
4.51 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
66°F |
4.29 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
65°F |
3.43 in. |
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| September |
81°F |
58°F |
4.46 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
45°F |
3.39 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
36°F |
4.85 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
30°F |
4.97 in. |
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Benton Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Lovell Field (CHA) located about 32 miles west of Benton in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 57 miles northeast of Benton in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Richard B Russell airport (RMG) located roughly 63 miles southwest of Benton in Rome, Georgia, and finally the Cartersville airport (VPC) located around 73 miles south of Benton in Cartersville, Georgia.
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Benton Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 38.1 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 75.0 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 75.0 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 77.9 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 78.3 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 78.3 mi. | | | American Adventures | Marietta | GA | 84.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 77.4 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 84.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Chatata Valley Golf Course | Cleveland | TN | 12.3 mi. | | | Cherokee Springs Golf Course | Cleveland | TN | 12.3 mi. | | | Ridgewood Golf Club | Athens | TN | 18.7 mi. | | | White Oaks Golf Course | Athens | TN | 18.7 mi. | | | Copper Basin Golf Club | Copperhill | TN | 20.9 mi. | | | Nob North Golf Course | Cohutta | GA | 22.8 mi. | | | Lakehaven Golf & Country Club | Decatur | TN | 25.1 mi. | | | Bear Trace at Harrison Bay State Park | Harrison | TN | 27.3 mi. | | | Madisonville Golf Course | Madisonville | TN | 28.5 mi. | | | Indian Trace Golf Course | Chatsworth | GA | 29.4 mi. | | | Spring Lakes Golf Club | Chatsworth | GA | 29.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 76.4 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 90.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Harrison Bay State Park | | TN | 26.4 mi. | | | Fort Mountain State Park | | GA | 28.7 mi. | | | Booker T Washington State Park | | TN | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 36.9 mi. | (History) | | National Knife Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 38.1 mi. | (Technology) | | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 38.1 mi. | (Technology) | | Chattanooga Regional History Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 38.1 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 56.6 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 38.1 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 38.1 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 68.2 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 99.6 mi. | |
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