LIFE ON THE TENNESSE WATERWAYS

By Katie Baker

Summer is coming, and days on the Tennessee waterways will be calling! The two most popular vacation home options are located conveniently within one and a half hours of Maury County Tims Ford Lake and the Tennessee River. While both vacation spots offer boatloads of fun, it can be hard to decide between the two. Here are a few key factors to consider when choosing where to purchase a second home.

The Tennessee River allows residents and visitors the fun of cruising up and down the river by boat. With party stops along various islands and miles of shoreline available, the Tennessee River offers the most options for waterfront living. Whether you are looking for luxury waterfront properties or land lots, there are ample options for consideration.

La Maison Rouge is a perfect example of a summer home located on the west bank of the Tennessee River in Saltillo, Tennessee. This 3-level home has a basement with private access that could be used for an Airbnb, and the view can’t be beaten. This one-acre lot includes a private boat dock and is also located one mile from charming downtown Saltillo. With more than 1,200 square feet of porches and wall-to-wall windows and doors, this home gives views of the water from all angles something to consider when buying property on the water.

Looking to build your dream home? Lot 21 in Martins Landing Resort is a development on the Tennessee River located on Campbell Branch Creek that filters out onto the Tennessee River. At Martins Landing Resort, lot owners enjoy 50 acres of gated common area, annual neighborhood gatherings, and no time commitment required to build, however, no campers are allowed. Martins Landing Resort is divided into Phase 1 and Phase 2 by a public boat ramp. Lot 21 on the creek enjoys the rare opportunity to build a dock!

❱❱ Riverstone Marina: private boat slips and public food and gas

❱❱ Clifton Marina: boat rentals, private boat slips, and public food and gas options

❱❱ Ross Creek Landing Golf Course

❱❱ Mousetail Landing State Park

❱❱ Quaint Tennessee southern towns for a day of shopping in Savannah, Parsons, and Henderson

❱❱ Is the home in a flood zone?

❱❱ Do you want a water front or water access home? Waterfront homes typically cost more. The Tennessee River has more opportunities to own a waterfront home at various price points.

❱❱ Are docks allowed? Docks are located on the east and west side of the river depending on TVA guidelines and the location of the river channel for barge traffic.

❱❱ What is the level of traffic? And we are not talking cars. Waterways are considered public highways, but visitors are required to enter through public property.

Tims Ford Lake is a reservoir near Winchester and Lynchburg, Tennessee. The mid-sized lake provides a wonderful mix of waterfront homes and off-water homes. In fact, the real estate at Tims Ford Lake is a top ten market in Tennessee for lake homes and lake lots.

Lake living is a slightly different pace with open water for boat fun and quiet coves for swimming. Waterfront dining can be enjoyed at places like Drafts & Watercrafts at Twin Creeks Marina.

❱❱ Where is the closest boat ramp?

❱❱ Can I build a dock or is the dock-in-place permitted?

❱❱ Is the home in a Flood Zone?

❱❱ Do you want to operate your vacation home as a short-term rental? Look for vacation homes located near marinas with boat rentals. And always check the HOA rules and local zoning laws for STR approval guidelines.

The splendor of the rolling hills, lakes, and rivers of Tennessee offers serenity, spectacular sunrises, incredible sunsets, and offers something for everyone. If recreational or full-time waterfront living is a dream on the horizon, visit katiebakergroup.com for additional information. Let the experts at the Katie Baker Group help you find your never-ending vacation.

KATIE BAKER is a local Realtor and owner of the Katie Baker Group with RE/ MAX Encore in downtown Columbia. Katie and her team of professional agents, with over 5 years of recreational home sales experience, will guide buyers along the waterways of Tennessee using the right mix of technology and exceptional service. Each office is independently owned and operated.