[Engraved-on-His-hands]

Getting a river spot is tough. Cost is through the roof and the Little River is prone to flooding. All gulf hurricanes lay waste to the TN side of the Appalachians.

Maybe Newport or Sweetwater. I’m still planning.

There have been some new developments between Maryville and Sevierville that you might add to that list. Also, if you are retired, you might add Townsend to that list. The prices are slightly higher, but not much. The biggest problem is finding a nice place that is actually being sold. If you like solitude, there are some mountain subdivisions in the Walland and Townsend area.

Yep. Good river spots are tough. Even a good mountain view site is tough. The best spots have mostly been taken, although a few new subdivisions being developed have some.

We bought about 20 years ago. Had a friend who was a real estate agent. Stumbled on a great find. We actually live along the Little River with a great view of Thunderhead Mountain. Got it cheap, because the owner was trying to raise money to develop another property. As far as flooding, yes it occasionally floods. It has flooded four times in the last twenty years, but our house is set back from the river above the flood level. Flood waters recede within 24 hours.

Less than five miles to town. Twenty-five miles to Knoxville (in case we need something that we can't get locally.) Eleven miles to the National Park. People are great. Beats blue-state city life.

Did I mention that life is good?

[eyedigress]

I know where you are. Every Friday night was the meeting at the P.O. in Walland.

That old one lane bridge just before the Parkway. I guess most of those are gone by now. River Road was the home of famous submarine races. :^)