Sevier County is located in eastern Tennessee along the northern border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is home to the lively mountain resort towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, which are known for attractions like Dollywood theme park and the lively central street of Gatlinburg lined with shops, restaurants and family fun centers. The county's natural highlights include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the fast-flowing Little Pigeon River.

Blount County sits just south of Knoxville in eastern Tennessee. The county is named after governor William Blount. Blount County contains part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which offers stunning vistas and outdoor recreation opportunities. The city of Maryville is the county seat and home to several colleges. Blount County has a mix of rural farmland, quaint small towns and suburbs.

Knox County is located in northeastern Tennessee with Knoxville as its county seat. Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee and has an urban center with museums, music venues, restaurants and shopping. Beyond the city, Knox County contains a diverse landscape of rivers, lakes, parks, neighborhoods and farmland. Notable locations include the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and the 1982 World's Fair Park along the Tennessee River.