The Tennessee Mountains - One of the Best Places to Build Your Dream Vacation or Retirement Home
Why Tennessee?
Living in Tennessee is a great choice and sound investment for many reasons: eight major cities; the Great Smoky Mountains; numerous state parks, lakes, and recreation areas; colleges and universities. It's also very affordable when you consider there is no State income tax and the property taxes are low.
Living in Historic Marion County, Tennessee
One of the most beautiful mountain areas in the country is in historic Marion County, Tennessee, where the Tennessee River flows through a scenic gorge known as the 'Grand Canyon' of Tennessee. Marion County is located 25 miles west of Chattanooga and 100 miles southeast of Nashville just off Interstate 24. It is a prime location between major cities as well as being adjacent to the states of Georgia and Alabama.
The climate affords the best of all four seasons: spring blossoms, lush summer foliage, breathtaking autumn colors, and mild winters with an annual average snowfall of just three inches. The monthly average high temperatures in summer 82 degrees, with the average high temperature in winter a mild 45 degrees.
Marion County also offers excellent health care, extensive shopping and tourism opportunities, new and established housing, a well-rounded education, an array of recreational activities, and plenty of job opportunities. Visit the Marion County Chamber of Commerce website for more information (http://www.marioncountychamber.com/index.html).
An Eco-friendly, Green Community
The Village on Sewanee Creek in Monteagle, Tennessee, is a development specifically designed for eco-friendly, green community living in the scenic Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. Located less than 60 miles northeast of Chattanooga in historic Marion County, the Village on Sewanee Creek offers both village-style living and a resort getaway. The beauty, affordability, and easy access off Interstate 24 make investing in Tennessee mountain property at the Village of Sewanee Creek a great choice. The Village offers one- to twenty-acre lots with deep woods or grassy rolling landscapes for purchase. Choose a secluded lot to build your home or live near the commons area and spa. Development convenants are in place to preserve the natural beauty of the land, optimize value, and serve the needs of active people.
Amenities for both residents and visitors include the Commons, a community center featuring an outdoor pavilion and picnic areas, plus medical spa, multimedia amphitheater, jogging/walking path, hiking trails, and a 300+ acre wilderness preserve.