Natural
Beauty - this is one of the most beautiful places in
the world ... enough said! Climate
- our climate includes all four seasons, but mildly so. Our average daily high
temperatures range from 48 degrees F in January to 85 degrees F in July ... that's
nice! Moderate
Cost of Living - you can afford to live here and live well: - Housing
- our area offers everything from affordable starter homes, townhomes, & condos
to multimillion-dollar mountain estates. Overall housing is quite affordable,
with the median Sevier County home sold in 2008 costing $180,044 - that's over
9% less than the national median price of $198,100.
- Affordable
Property Taxes - our county property tax rate for 2009 was $1.54 per $100
assessed. That translates to about $770 annually on a $200,000 home! The municipal
rates are also low, ranging from .12 to .77 per $100.
- No
State Income Tax!
- Low
Vehicle Taxes
- Moderate
Utility Costs -
we benefit from being located in the midst of the TVA,
plus our moderate climate cuts heating and cooling usage.
Education
- Sevier County School District
serves our area operating 25 schools in grades K-12. Walters
State College operates a campus in Sevierville that offers a variety of technical,
occupational, and parallel majors. There are several other colleges & universities
in our area, including the University
of Tennessee. Transportation
- Sevier County is located right in the middle of Tennessee's eastern border with
North Carolina, and is within a day's drive of over half of our nation's population.
Once you get here, it's easy to get around: - Roads
- though our winding mountain roads take a bit of getting used to, our road system
is well-maintained and you'll soon find it easy to get just about anywhere in
our area in a reasonable amount of time. We're also served by three US highways
and Interstate 40 if you're heading out of town.
- Trolley
- We also have a convenient public transportation system operated by Gatlinburg
and Pigeon Forge
that enables you to access much of our area without a car.
- Air
- our local airport, Gatlinburg-Pigeon
Forge Airport, serves private aircraft and corporate jets. Commercial air
service is available 45 minutes away at McGhee
Tyson Airport.
- Bus - a large variety
of charter bus operators serve our area, with Greyhound
passenger service available out of Knoxville.
Outdoor
Recreation - there are so many opportunities for outdoor fun that our biggest
problem is just deciding what to do next! Here are some highlights:
- Great
Smoky Mountains National Park - the nation's most-visited national park;
a natural paradise of ancient mountains containing an amazing diversity of plant
& animal life in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable.
- Cherokee
National Forest - enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, mountain biking,
whitewater sports, boating and more!
- Lakes
- Douglas Lake
is our "home" lake, but there are lots of lakes to choose from within
an hour's drive.
- Rivers
& Streams - whether it's whitewater rafting, tubing, flyfishing for trout,
or chasing trophy smallmouth bass; our area has an abundance of moving water to
suit almost every activity.
- Golf
- the Smokies area has become a favorite destination of golfers everywhere, with
5 courses in Sevier County alone: Eagles
Landing, Gatlinburg,
Bent Creek,
River Islands,
and Bays
Mountain.
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