I'm in Corbin so I usually go straight down I-75 to Mountain Lake Marina, I believe it is the exit right past Lake City, TN. It's only about 5 miles off the interstate. They have cabins and a small motel, it is not bad. They also have a website just google it for more info. The marina is on cove creek and all up and down that creek i have had good luck with smallies. Find a point and fish a tube or small pig and jig then hold on.
Good luck!