Holston River

General data

Water type: River
Source: South Fork Holston River, North Fork Holston River
Progression: Tennessee River -> Ohio River -> Mississippi River -> Gulf of Mexico -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Temperate
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Description

The Holston River is a 136-mile (219 km) river that flows from Kingsport, Tennessee, to Knoxville, Tennessee. Along with its three major forks (North Fork, Middle Fork and South Fork), it comprises a major river system that drains much of northeastern Tennessee, southwestern Virginia, and northwestern North Carolina. The Holston’s confluence with the French Broad River at Knoxville marks the beginning of the Tennessee River.

Holston River

General data

Description

Source

South Fork Holston River

North Fork Holston River

Artificial lakes

Cherokee Lake

Rivers

Catches