Indian Lake: Carroll County, Tennessee

Known for its pleasing blend of old southern charm and modern conveniences, the area around Indian Lake offers a diverse set of activities and events that are sure to appeal to all members of your family.

Jackson, Tennessee is only 20 minutes from Indian Lake and is located in the heart of West Tennessee between Memphis and Nashville. Jackson is known for its big city flair and small town charm. With its unique shops, history, art galleries and delicious Southern style cooking, the area is a vacationer’s dream for relaxing and enjoying the past.

Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Career programs in the Health Sciences are accredited by agencies recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.

Spend some time on the water at the nearby Tennessee River. The reservoirs and the 290,000 acres of land surrounding them offer limitless opportunities for fun-filled activities, including water skiing, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, swimming, hiking, nature photography, picnicking, bird watching, and camping.

Natchez Trace State Park includes four lakes, a swimming beach, a 47 room resort inn and restaurant complex, cabins, group lodge, camping areas, picnicking sites, playgrounds, a ball field, a regulation pistol firing range, picturesque hiking trails, a wrangler camp, 250 miles of horse riding trails, a park store, and archery range. Located at I-40, Exit 116, this area has a total of 48,000 acres.

Jimmy Houston, America's Favorite Fisherman, has over 30 years on national television. His show, Jimmy Houston's Adventures, has consistently ranked as the #1 outdoors show on ESPN for 20 years. A legendary angler, Jimmy was inducted into the IGFA Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame in 2008. Jimmy Houston has written five books.

The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx are a minor league baseball team of the Southern League and the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. The team is located in Jackson, Tennessee, and plays their home games at Pringles Park; opened in 1998, the park currently hold 6,000 fans.

The Jackson Symphony enriches the quality of life in West Tennessee through performances that incorporate a variety of musical styles and through a broad spectrum of educational programs for people of all ages. The Jackson Symphony in its 48th Season of presenting internationally known guest artists and providing performance opportunities for aspiring young soloists.