Cherokee National Forest - Eastern Tennessee

With its cascading waterfalls, winding paths and richness of plant and wildlife the Cherokee National Forest has much to offer. Located in Eastern Tennessee, with the Great Smoky Mountain National Park as its neighbor Cherokee consists of 640,000 acres, the largest tract of public land in Tennessee. Named for the Cherokee Indians who made their ancestral homeland in this area the Cherokee National Forest is now home to over one million visitors each year. Originally created nearly 100 years ago to protect water quality and to provide a continuous supply of timber.

Today the Forest is rich with plant and animal life, with over 20,000 species. Visitors enjoy not only the natural beauty of this pristine forest but also the world class recreational and outdoor activities, fishing the Tellico, biking, kayaking the Ocoee and hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Easy access to the Cherokee National Forest is one reason people are either buying second or vacation homes, or retirement homes nearby. Eastern Tennessee has become a second home destination for people wanting to escape to the beauty of the mountains and solitude it brings.

The Ridges at Tellico Lake, a gated community with large estate size home sites is located a short drive from the Cherokee National Forest. The developers selected a location that provides a mountain living lifestyle second to none. Sweeping mountain vistas, world class outdoor activities and close proximity to the lakes and mountains as well as the nearby city of Knoxville has to offer.

For more information about lot sales, home sales and fractional ownership sales from $149,000 please visit www.theridgesattellicolake.com or call 1-877-Tenn-A-See (836-6273).