Big South Fork, Tennessee, is a destination for trail riders and many who have come to ride in the Big South Fork National Park have come to stay.
Several equestrian communities have been developed now near Big South Fork. Ten years ago, people who wanted to come here for the riding bought parcels of land in Spruce Creek Acres, the oldest of these equestrian communities, and began to build cabarns (cabin/barn combination) or small cabins. Each one is different and most are tucked into the trees, so it has a very rural look and feel. Deeded trails wind throughout and connect directly to the Cumberland Trailhead, a major gateway into the Big South Fork.
Spruce Creek is growing exponentially as those who bought lots years ago are now retiring and moving to this area. Those lots are being cleared and others bought as the demand for small, easy-to-maintain houses increases. Buyers want the "cabin" look and feel but newcomers seem to want two bedrooms and two baths with large closets and plenty of storage space, on one floor.
There also seems to be a burgeoning number of pre-fab buildings built by the Mennonites that are being brought in on a flatbed, set on blocks and fitted out as cabins. This is a very economical way for weekenders to have a little place here for part-time use.
Social life centers around the central pavilion, where you'll find a well-attended potluck supper on the last Saturday of warm months so it's easy to get to meet people and find riding buddies. There's always a bonfire in the firepit and attendees linger late into the evening, enjoying the ambiance. A bi-monthly newsletter keeps members of the Spruce Creek Trails Association connected, which you can read on the Spruce Creek website.
For information about Big South Fork real estate or horse properties in Jamestown Tennessee, go to www.trailridersrealestate.com
You'll also find a lot of information about the area in general on Tennessee Recreational Properties' website.
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