Ghosts of Listings Past: Why Some Homes Still Haunt the Market

It’s that time of year when the ghosts come out — but around East Tennessee’s lakes, it’s not always just skeletons and spooky décor giving homeowners a fright. Some properties have been lingering on the market a little too long, quietly haunting the MLS while new listings fly off...

Spirited Homes of East Tennessee: The Neighborhood Turns Boo-tiful!

Fall in East Tennessee has its own kind of magic. The lakes shimmer with gold and orange reflections, the evenings get cozy, and suddenly every front porch turns into a stage for ghosts, ghouls, and giggles. It’s that time of year again — when our quiet coves and cul-de-sacs...

Fall Festival 2025: Celebrate Autumn at Dirt Poor Farm

As summer’s warmth yields to crisp breezes and leaves turn golden, there’s no better way to welcome the season than with community, harvest, and joy. On Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Dirt Poor Farm in Sweetwater, Monroe County, Tn, invites you to their Fall...

Bald Eagles: Nature’s Seal of Approval for East Tennessee Lakes

Picture this: you’re sipping coffee on your back porch overlooking Tellico Lake when a bald eagle swoops low across the water, talons outstretched, and snatches up a fish in one fluid motion. It’s the kind of scene that makes your jaw drop—and it’s also a sign that your lake...

Loudon’s RiverFest 2025: Music, Paddles & Fireworks by the Water

Discover Loudon’s Biggest Summer Celebration The City of Loudon RiverFest is back for another unforgettable edition on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Legion Park (201 Ferry Street, Loudon, TN). The festival kicks off at 5:00 PM and runs until after dark, featuring a spectacular fireworks show around 9:30 PM....