TENNESSEE — Volunteers hosted by nonprofit Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful pulled nearly ten tons of trash from the Tennessee River in the month of October, they reported. In a statement included in a release about the clean-up efforts, KTRB Executive Director Kathleen Gibi said, “In a time when neighboring river systems are suffering loss […]
East Tennessee Lake homes
Top 10 Tips for Selling Your East Tennessee Lake Home During the Holidays
The holiday season from November through January is often considered a slow time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your East Tennessee lake home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday buyers looking for their dream lake home tend to […]
2022: 3rd QTR Lake Home Report: Prices on these 5 East Tennessee Lakes
From our winter QTR 1 report into QTR 2 spring and summer, lake home prices has significantly increased and average days on the market have decreased. Then from QTR 2 report into QTR 3 some lakes are increasing up to 10% value and others decreasing while overall days on the market is up 9.4% for […]
Wakefoil Beginners Guide- How to Get Started on East Tennessee Lakes
Wakefoiling is a new sport that is taking over our East Tennessee lakes! But what is Wakefoiling and how do you get started? Wakefoiling was invented in the sixties when aeronautical engineer Bob Woodward came up with hydrofoil water skis in order to eliminate drag and glide over the water with more smoothness and speed. Surf […]
Discover the Best Pickleball Communities on The Lake in East Tennessee!
We all know that exercise is critical to good mental and physical health. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the entire world of “aging gracefully” Baby Boomers and as a result, waterfront retirement communities throughout the continental USA have recognized this upwardly-mobile trend and are replying to the demand for this “too hot to stop” […]
What is Lake Turnover and Why it Happens on East Tennessee Lakes
Something strange and wonderful happens twice a year when Tennessee lake water reaches a temperature of approximately 39 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius). Well, it is wonderful for lakes and the life in them! We call it “Lake Turnover”! What causes lake turnover? Fall and spring turnover are natural phenomenon that cause the top layer of […]
What you need to know before you kayak or paddleboard in East Tennessee
Whether you’re an experienced paddler or thinking of trying it out for the first time, there are some tips to consider to make your trip fun and safe. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — From lakes to rivers to quarries, East Tennessee has no shortage of opportunities to hit the water. With the rise in popularity of kayaks and […]
Has The East Tennessee Lake Real Estate Market Peaked?
One of the top topics in real estate headlines over the past few years was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to relocate to Tennessee and purchase a lake home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic both […]
Top 6 Reasons Baby Boomers are Moving to this Tennessee Waterfront Community
More and more baby boomers are migrating to the South chasing affordability, a moderate climate and beautiful scenery. According to the 2021 U-Haul Growth Index Tennessee ranks third as the most moved-to state in the country and was the number one moved-to state in 2020. Tennessee is especially popular with retirees. Tellico Village, an active senior living community […]
Window Ideas When Building Your Dream East Tennessee Lakefront Home
It’s all about the view with a East Tennessee lake home! People are eager to let the outside indoors when they’re surrounded by breathtaking views and glass is the perfect way to make a house feel like it’s barely there. When you open up space with a lot of glass, it’s important to use quality products […]