jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Cabin, Sweet Cabin Is Home, Sweet Home!
- 02/04/10 10:27 PM
Here in the Big South Fork area of Jamestown, Tennessee, most of the homes are, in fact, cabins. When Big South Fork National Park opened in the mid-1990s, it quickly became a destination for trail riders from Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and south central Kentucky. The Spruce Creek equestrian community was developed at about that time and many of those riders bought a piece of land and built a little cabin for their weekend getaways. Many of those are traditional, typical cabin design, with an open floor plan on the first floor and an open loft on the second.
The … (8 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Planting Our Flag At The Summit
- 02/02/10 09:44 PM
I've always worked hard and done well but, in spite of my record, listing and selling horse properties in the vicinity of Big South Fork National Park, I was not the #1 "Featured Realtor" in Fentress County and I wanted to know why. I discovered that realtors who posted to a blog on Active Rain accrued points and it was the realtor with the most points who was featured, in each county of each state. Regional posts appear as "Localism" and reinforce the idea that you really know a lot about the area. Makes sense. So…I blogged. And then I blogged … (9 comments)
jamestown tennessee: SPEECHLESS SUNDAY: This Says It All In Big South Fork Tennessee
- 01/31/10 02:14 AM
I keep writing that the winters in Tennessee are mild and it's true, but we do have four distinct seasons...which includes winter! We had a snowstorm yesterday that left 6 or 7 inches of bright, white snow. Just enough for those who enjoy the occasional snowfall but who don't want to deal with it for months on end! These pages from the American Cat Calendar by artist Lowell Herrero capture the moment. It...literally...says it all, right here in Big South Fork, Tennessee, right now.
Being a cat lover, I buy one of these calendars every year. They are very popular … (7 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Level Land: A Minor Miracle!
- 01/30/10 02:10 AM
This part of Tennessee is known for its rugged topography and rolling terrain so it's hard for buyers to find a level piece of land. A good realtor will have walked the property and will know "the lay of the land," so to speak. There are two characteristics that increase the desirability of land here in horse country; one is LEVEL and the other is PROXIMITY TO TRAILS. These two parcels are in the desirable Spruce Creek equestrian community which abuts the Big South Fork National Park, a destination for riders because it is considered to have the best trail riding … (4 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: A Walkthrough And A Big Welcome!
- 01/27/10 10:45 PM
What could be better than a closing where you have happy sellers, happy buyers and happy realtors?! I got a call a couple of months ago from a realtor just outside of Nashville, telling me that she had clients who wanted to look at horse properties here in Jamestown, because they planned to come up on weekends to ride the wonderful trails in Big South Fork National Park. "I could come with them," she said, " but I can't help them once we get there because I don't know anything about the area." She handed them off to me and I … (4 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: VA Services Veterans Health Care
- 01/18/10 11:27 PM
So to speak. Jamestown, Tennessee and the area surrounding Big South Fork National Park has become very appealing to retirees for a lot of reasons but anyone contemplating a move to a new place wants to know what amenities and facilities are available, relative to what they are leaving behind. All of us are concerned about health care; when you move to a new area, it is critical (no pun intended) to know who, what and where as far as medical coverage is concerned. Good news for veterans moving to the Big South Fork, who are eligible for care provided by … (2 comments)
jamestown tennessee: SPEECHLESS SUNDAY: Spring Is Sprung (Sort Of)
- 01/17/10 12:59 AM
Winters are mild here in Jamestown, Tennessee and riders enjoy the trails in Big South Fork National Park year 'round. We do have four distinct seasons, though, and that does include winter. We were not exempt from the cold snap that chilled most of the country to the bone the last two weeks but, on Friday, the light changed from that pale, thin, watery blue "winter" light to yellow "spring" light and it was, literally, sweater weather. It's not quite time to think of lawnmowing but whomever took these in for service had better be making....um...alternate arrangements! For information about … (9 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Watch Out For Wild Turkeys!
- 01/12/10 12:00 AM
I wrote a post the other day about the advisability of wearing a protective equestrian helmet whenever you ride and I mentioned, among the hazards that you may encounter while trail riding in Big South Fork National Park, wild turkeys bursting out of the brush if they are startled. The climate here in Jamestown, Tennessee is temperate and food is plentiful so the wild turkey population has proliferated. It is more common to see them in the woods and in the fields now than not, but this was not always the case. The turkey is native to North America and was … (10 comments)
jamestown tennessee: SPEECHLESS SUNDAY: Something's Fishy In Big South Fork Tennessee
- 01/10/10 12:28 AM
Actually, what's fishy is just up the road from Big South Fork National Park, in Pickett State Park. There is a lovely little lake in the picnic area, with hiking trails along the bluffs that form the lake's far side. This rock formation looks just like a fish, with eyes and a mouth. For information about Big South Fork real estate or horse properties in Jamestown, Tennessee, go to www.trailridersrealestate.com
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jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Looking For Greener Pastures?
- 01/09/10 05:25 AM
Nichol Creek Farms in Jamestown, Tennessee, is one rolling field after another, with distant mountain vistas from the high ground. This parcel has 6.38 acres of grazing with a swath of woods providing shade for your horses and drinking water in Nichol Creek at the back boundary. There's plenty of room here for your house, barn and pasture! It's only two miles from town, for convenience sake, and close enough to trailer to the various trailheads in Big South Fork National Park, with its breathtaking scenery and hundreds of miles of fabulous trails. It's also not far from East Fork Stables, … (6 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Ready To Retire? Buy This Small Business To Keep Yourself Busy!
- 01/02/10 09:32 AM
Some months ago, I wrote a feature on a little restaurant here in Jamestown, Tennessee. The owner's life has since changed; she is looking forward to moving back to Florida and The Rumor Mill is for sale. It's as cute as can be and would make a great post-retirement business for someone re-locating to Big South Fork. Centrally located in Jamestown, Tennessee, between Food Lion and Tractor Supply on the "main drag," it caters to the local populace as much as to the riders who throng to Big South Fork national park for the best trail riding east of the Mississippi. … (4 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Bless This Barn
- 12/23/09 10:32 PM
This is horse country and this sign hanging in a neighbor's barn says it all! Here, too, is a poem I included in the December issue of the Spruce Creek Trail Association newsletter which also...says it all.
I am grateful to live in such a close, supportive equestrian community, looking forward to Christmas dinner with good friends. I am grateful to have two calm, dependable trail horses to ride in the company of such diverse, interesting people...horses bring us together here. Why do I like horses? I reckon I must be mad. My mother wasn’t horsey, and neither was … (4 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Christmas In A Small Community
- 12/22/09 12:14 AM
I went into the courthouse yesterday to research a deed and to ask the Tax Assessor a question. On a raw December day when the light changes at 1pm and it feels dark and dreary, the courthouse corridors are ablaze with Christmas lights and decorated doorways. Each office is filled with baked goods and Christmas candy. This is what life in a small town with a close-knit community is like. It makes me glad to live here, and proud of Jamestown, Tennessee. There's alot more here than the trail riding in Big South Park National Park which, admittedly, is pretty fabulous. … (10 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: More Here Than Meets The Eye
- 12/12/09 10:07 PM
It's a little-known fact that the Department of the Interior conducts a competition each year to determine which state has the best system of state parks. The Big South Fork National Park or, more accurately, The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, is well known among outdoorsmen and visitors to The Cumberland Plateau but there's a lot more here than meets the eye! With four exceptional state parks with a 30-minute drive of the Big South Fork itself, it's no surprise that Tennessee was awarded the honors in 2007. The Alvin C. York Historic Park in Pall Mall includes … (42 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: This Piece of Land Is A Little Jewel!
- 12/12/09 02:39 AM
LOOKING FOR LAND? LOOK AT THIS! Terrain in this part of Tennessee is described as "rolling" and some of it is definately more rolling than others. The Big South Fork National Park is a destination for trail riders and is, in fact, called "The Trail Riding Capital of the Southeast" because it boasts the best trail riding east of the Mississippi. The closer you are to trails or trailheads, the more desirable horse property becomes because horse properties that are right on trails are like beachfront! Sometimes where it is is as important as what it is. With this piece, you … (4 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Having The Right Tool For The Job
- 12/07/09 12:35 AM
These are my new shoes. You people in metropolitan areas are probably cringing because they're so ugly it almost hurts to look at them and you probably wouldn't be caught dead wearing them in public. But...they are the right tool for the job! I just got a new listing this past weekend and, when I go into someone's house to list or to show, I always wear shoes that I can slip off at the door, as a courtesy to the homeowner. In this instance, I could slip them right back on and go out to walk the land with the … (6 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Eat Your Hearts Out, You Yankees!
- 12/05/09 02:59 AM
Well, we had our first "winter weather advisory" of the season here at the Big South Fork in Jamestown, Tennessee and you Yankees can eat your hearts out. We had an overnight snowfall so it looked like Winter Wonderland this morning....which it was! This part of Tennessee is known for its mild winters so we can enjoy all of the beauty with none of the drawbacks....like seven loooong months of it, having the snowblower serviced, keeping a bag of "Ice Melt" by the back door, rotating your snow tires, trying to prevent ice dams from forming on the roof. How do … (12 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: What A Beautiful Blue Roan!
- 12/04/09 12:52 AM
Horses are often bred for color and, like everything else, certain colors become a "hot" item. Several years ago, it was the Spotted Saddle Horse, a gaited horse with the coloring of what people think of as a "paint" or a "pinto," that is, black and white or brown and white. They were a novelty at first and now it is more common than not to encounter them on the trail. Then it was Buckskin and several dilute colors such as Champagne, Cremello and Perlino, while Palominos never fall from favor and are eternally popular. Now it's Blue Roan. A horse … (2 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Multi-Use Trails For A Myriad Of Outdoor Activities
- 12/02/09 10:07 PM
The Big South Fork National Park in Jamestown, Tennessee is so renowned for riding trails that it is often called "The Trail Riding Capital Of The Southeast," but many are actually designated as multi-use trails. The park encompasses 125,000 acres, straddling the Kentucky/Tennessee border and offers a variety of trails, intended for a variety of activities. Hikers, in particular, enjoy the many trails designated for their use and it is common to encounter hiking clubs, families and even llama trekkers. The Big South Fork has about 400 miles of trail overall — 130 miles for hiking, and about 160 miles of … (6 comments)
jamestown tennessee: BIG SOUTH FORK TENNESSEE: Casting A Long Shadow
- 12/01/09 11:21 PM
Here in Big South Fork National Park, late fall days are usually mild enough for trail riding. In fact, it is common here to ride right through the winter, with many days in the 50's and some in the 60's. At this time of year, it is not the temperature that is a concern but the waning daylight which changes at about 1pm from a yellow morning light to a blue afternoon light. Riders need to plan their route to arrive back by about 3:30 as darkness falls early. For those who are unfamiliar with the area or the distances they … (8 comments)
I live minutes from the Cumberland Trailhead into Big South Fork National Park, in Spruce Creek Acres, an equestrian community that abuts the park itself. Horses are a major part of daily life here and this is a very active, supportive horse-oriented community. It is a gift to work as a realtor here, listing horse properties and selling horse properties to horse people! We joke that I've probably done more real estate on horseback than off!
If you want to "live where you love to ride," let me help you find YOUR Big South Fork horse property .
Here in the Big South Fork area of Jamestown, Tennessee, most of the homes are, in fact, cabins. When Big South Fork National Park opened in the mid-1990s, it quickly became a destination for trail riders from Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and south central Kentucky. The Spruce Creek equestrian community was developed at about that time and many of those riders bought a piece of land and built a little cabin for their weekend getaways. Many of those are traditional, typical cabin design, with an open floor plan on the first floor and an open loft on the second.
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