Vonore, Tennessee - Small Town America

What is it about small town America that we Americans find so attractive. The slower pace or the safety, or the friendliness of its towns? All three I think. To a person when asked about Vonore, a small town in Eastern Tennessee, visitors and residents alike comment about the people. "I got nothing but love from the locals", says a resident upon moving to Vonore.  "After 40 years of living in Illinois, we've made the decision to move to Tennessee. We visited Eastern Tennessee and just loved the people and the mountains", states a soon to be resident. This quote says it all, "People here in Vonore are nice and friendly...even to us Yankees". With welcoming arms citizens of Vonore and Monroe County have opened their arms to welcome new residents to their friendly town. With new communities such as The Ridges at Tellico Lake opening up, residents see the value in welcoming new neighbors to the town, helping the economy and making new friends. With an estimated population of 1,500 Vonore is small town America - Of available statistics, from 2001-2007 there were no murders or sexual assaults, and a total of six robberies, thats about one per year and thats why some people are moving to small town Eastern Tennessee.

"God bless small town America" declares another resident. People are looking for an escape to the small towns of America and finding paradise. The Ridges at Tellico Lake, right here in Vonore is one of the places to escape the manic city life and find your mountain retreat. With fractional luxury homes available from just $149,000, the value is here too. Estate size home sites up to 3 acres are also available. For more information regarding The Ridges please visit www.theridgesattellicolake.com or call 1-877-Tenn-A-See (836-6273).