Life on the Water
Sparkling Watts Bar Lake is a four-season paradise for boaters, paddlers, fishermen and wildlife watchers.
Quality of Life
An outstanding quality of life
Lower cost of living, exceptional natural beauty, and a combination of small-town comfort and city amenities.
- 700+
- Miles of lakefront shoreline
- 56K+
- Acres of recreation
- 450+
- Festivals & events
- 20%
- Lower cost of living
A better way of life
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life.
Roane County offers unsurpassed scenic beauty, four true seasons and impressive recreational options, including beautiful Watts Bar Lake, parks, trails, wildlife areas, golf courses and world-class fishing.
The small-town atmosphere includes family festivals, affordable housing and a lower than average cost of living, while urban amenities and higher education options are nearby.
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What makes it home
Six reasons people put down roots here
Vibrant Communities
Historic downtowns, a lively music scene, family-friendly festivals and a small-town atmosphere make Roane an inviting place to call home.
Affordable Living
With affordable housing, a cost of living 20% below the national average and no personal state income tax, Roane makes it easy to live well.
World-Changing History
From the pioneer era to the Secret City of the Manhattan Project, Roane County has directly shaped the history of our nation.
Nearby Amenities
Close to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the cultural, educational and medical resources of Knoxville, Roane combines the best of small-town and city life.
Room to Play
With more than 56,000 acres of recreation, Roane County puts trails, golf courses, wildlife areas and world-class fishing right outside your door.
Vibrant communities
450+ festivals and events, every year
Historic downtowns, a lively music scene and family-friendly festivals give Roane County a small-town atmosphere that's anything but quiet. From lakeside summer concerts to holiday markets, there's always something on the calendar.
World-changing history runs alongside it all — from the pioneer era to the Secret City of the Manhattan Project, Roane County has shaped the history of our nation.
Best of both worlds
Small-town comfort, city amenities close by
Roane County sits close to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the cultural, educational and medical resources of Knoxville — combining the best of small-town living with the conveniences of a major metro, all within a half-hour drive.
Affordable housing, a cost of living roughly 20% below the national average, and no personal state income tax mean paychecks stretch further here than in most of the country.
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