Lakefront Retirement Communities in Tennessee

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Whether you envision quiet days fishing on the lake, exploring nature trails, or engaging in social activities with like-minded neighbors, Tennessee’s lakefront retirement communities offer a haven where retirement dreams can flourish. Let’s explore some options!

Boats docked on the lake at Tellico Village in Loudon, Tennessee.

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Nestled among the serene landscapes of Tennessee, lakefront retirement communities offer a blend of tranquil living and vibrant community life. Whether you envision quiet days fishing on the lake, exploring nature trails, or engaging in social activities with like-minded neighbors, Tennessee’s lakefront retirement communities offer a haven where retirement dreams can flourish. Let’s explore some options!

Tellico Village – Loudon, TN

Low $400ks – Mid $3Ms

Clubhouse in Tellico Village - Loudon, TN

One promising location is Tellico Village in Loudon, approximately 35 minutes from Downtown Knoxville. Tellico Village stretches along the shores of Lake Tellico and has a yacht club as well as a private dock. Also, property owners enjoy free membership to the community’s three championship golf courses.

Additionally, Tellico Village offers a 27,000-square-foot wellness center, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and restaurants at each golf course. The Yacht Club offers residents a great place for cocktails, dining, and dancing.

Rarity Bay – Vonore, TN

Mid $300ks – Mid $4Ms

The grounds of Rarity Bay in Vonore, Tennessee on a sunny day.

Also located on Tellico Lake, Rarity Bay offers many amenities including a Boating Club with private docking privileges. In addition to boating, other amenities include an 18-hole par-72 championship golf course, an equestrian center, a swimming and tennis club, community gardens, and miles of walking trails.

Fairfield Glade – Crossville, TN

Below $100ks – Mid $1Ms

Clubhouse in Fairfield Glad - Crossville, TN

Set atop East Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, Fairfield Glade is a sprawling community with 11 spring-fed lakes for boating and fishing as well as two marinas. Residents can enjoy 90 holes of golf and multiple recreation centers with swimming pools and fitness centers. Paved walking paths and hiking trails also allow residents to enjoy the community’s natural beauty. Though secluded, Fairfield Glade is only an hour from Knoxville and an hour and a half from Nashville and Chattanooga.

High $500ks – High $700ks

View of the entrance to Del Webb Lake Providence in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.

If you’re interested in moving further west into Middle Tennessee, the area around Nashville has some beautiful communities, including Lake Providence by Del Webb. This resort-style community is centered on a large clubhouse overlooking a 15-acre lake for canoeing and kayaking. Lake Providence also has all the amenities active adults come to expect in a Del Webb community, including a large clubhouse, a state-of-the-art fitness center, sports courts, game rooms, and a variety of social clubs.

Ready to discover 55+ communities in Tennessee? Let 55places connect you with a local real estate expert who can help you find your perfect home and community. Get in touch with us today to start your search!

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