NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Hurricane Helene left destruction behind on the shorelines of Douglas Lake. Six months later, nonprofit organization Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful kicked off a ser… ...

“We just don’t encourage people to go fishing, to have contact with the water, and furthermore not to catch and eat a fish out of Douglas Lake right now until we get a better feel on how has ...

State to test Douglas Lake water Debris is just one concern for local residents. Another is the safety of the water itself. The debris that came from as far away as North Carolina includes warped ...

According to TDEC officials, water testing is underway in the Pigeon River but testing plans for Douglas Lake are not yet finalized. Residents have pressed for a timeline, but none has been provided.