Gilliam hole

If you’re local to Maynardville, you already know about this spot — and if you’re not, consider this your introduction. Gilliam Hole is one of those natural swimming holes that doesn’t need much infrastructure to draw people in, just good water and a setting that does all the work. Families come out here to cool off, let the kids splash around, and actually slow down for a few hours. It’s the kind of place that feels like a well-kept secret even when it isn’t.