Andrew- I retired last year 33 years mostly 7th and 8th Science. They get to you don't they! The Great Smokies are a possibility. The water is still cool and fishing can be very inconsistant, but the last report I got was that some Quill Gordons were just starting to show very sporadically. On WEEKDAY nights the motels in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are very cheap-$ go up on Friday night. I don't fish tailwater but the Clinch has been having some midge action. If you are interested, Email me,
Rsale@Netburner.net.