MLS #359320 | 133 Homestead Drive, Unicoi | 3BR/2BA | 1.33 Acres Every year, thousands of families flock to Sevierville TN for it's mountains and opportunities to 'get away from it all', and enjoy the amazing view of the mountains. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge TN are known for great cabin and lodge accomodations, and host countless rental customers everyday.  At the Shields Team, we have THE property for you if you would enoy that kind of get-away, EVERY day!133 Homestead Drive in Unicoi TN is a very well maintained, single level home with amazing view of the mountains from every window! This home delivers on so many must-have lists; great open floorplan, desirable single level living, vaulted ceilings and many unique features in a modern design. This home offers 2282 FSF of spacious liv... 07/27/2015

The Linear Trail in Northeast Tennessee is a delightful 8 mile round trip walking and biking trail in Northeast Tennessee.  It is one of my favorites and I have ignored it this past year when Johnson City opened up their new Tweetsie Trail, which is also quite nice, plus closer to home! I've put this quick video together while we were out walking today.  Oh it was so nice to be able to shed the sweatshirt! 03/21/2015

  MLS#359320. 133 Homestead Dr. Unicoi. 3BR/2BA. 2282 FSF/1.33 Acres. List: $225,900   Enjoy the Mountain Views from your Private Hot Tub!   Very well maintained, single level home with amazing view of the mountains from every window! 133 Homestead Drive delivers on so many must-have lists; great open floorplan, desirable single level living, vaulted ceilings and many unique features in a modern design. This home offers 2282 FSF of spacious living, with large living room, separate formal dining area, large kitchen and amazing over sized master with en-suite. Rich in architectural features, this home has pretty arched doorways, and gorgeous bay window in the dining room that bathes each dining experience in rich, natural light. The living room in this home features gas fireplace and will... 03/12/2015

Buffalo Pinnacle Trail in Unicoi Tennessee is a great 4.8  uphill trail to the fire tower.  Plan at least 4-5 hours to hike this trail, it is a steady uphill trek. I have hiked up to the tower one time, and it was beautiful.  We decided to hike Buffalo Pinnacle Trail late afternoon Friday and did not plan it well.  The weather was cold, windy and the higher we went, the deeper the snow.  (I had my running shoes on, like I said, didn't plan this.)  We did not make it to the top, but enjoyed the time we had.  I filmed most of it, I hope you enjoy the video.  We will go back, when we are more prepared! Buffalo Pinnacle Trail...enjoy 02/01/2015

The Linear Trail in Erwin Tennessee is one of my favorite places in the Tri Cities to spend a few hours in nature.  It is a well lit trail with paved trails along the Nolichuckey river.  From the start to finish it is 4 miles long, which is perfect if you are training for a distance event, or just out for a day away from the office.  Along the trail you will run along many Egrets and large turtles.  It's quite common to see 6-10 turtles sunning themselves along a large branch.  I train for my Susan G Komen walk on this trail.  I can get 8 miles in on one trail.  That is especially good, I don't get bored, the trees really provide great shade.   The Linear Trail Erwin Tennessee, a great trail, a great afternoon! For more information on the Tri-cities, be sure to look us up on line.     10/28/2014

This lovely home is tucked away on the best spot on the mountain.  Drive up this counrty road, when the road turns at the peak and levels off, you will arrive at 2509 Upper Stone Mountain Road Unicoi Tennessee. Or another address would be,"Paradise".  This home has tons of character and sits perfectly on a level lot over looking the best mountain views on Upper Stone Mountain Road.   Winter, spring, fall or summer, the home will bring fresh looks and a comfortable home with so much to offer.  Great open floor plan with 2 separate living areas and a garage apartment.  Put this lovely home on your list for Tri Cities Tennessee.  Give us a call and let us show you around. 08/07/2014

2509 Upper Stone Mountain Drive is indeed a keeper!  Such an amazing home. located at the most perfect spot on Upper Stone Mountain, just past the highest peak and views of mountains and very private lot.  The neighborhood is wonderful, quiet, peaceful, private. Location PERFECT! The trees on the back of property connect to National forest. All appliances stay, including the double oven range.  The kitchen is just delicious.  Galley style (wide) and a bar that fits many bar stools.  Very spacious rooms, you will be surprised and delighted at the size of both the dining room and Great room. Both have fireplaces as well.  The second floor has 2 bedrooms and a full bath.  The basement level has a full bath, bedroom, living room and kitchen.  (It was a kitchen, storage now-easy to switch ba... 07/31/2014

  Can You Tell the Difference?   See if you can tell the difference between mountains in these states.  All these photographs were taken during our (Kwee Huset & her husband) long overdue vacation at the end of June 2014. We saw small sawmills in almost every state.       Arkansas - Rich Mountain lies in the Ouachita National Forest     Oklahoma – Rich Mountain     Kentucky – 55mph through mountains      Tennessee - after Zane Whitson Welcome Center near Erwin                    North Carolina - on the way to Asheville     07/13/2014

Hiking in Northeast Tennessee is always a delight.  We have some really great Mountains and trails.  I've highlighted several hiking area in Northeast Tennessee last winter, it is my favorite time to hike!  You can subscribe and visit all my videos at my You Tube account. Rock Creek Falls is in Erwin Tennessee and has several hiking trails.  The one we hiked yesterday was Rock Creek Falls.  I hope you enjoy it. 12/05/2011

My 3 day 60 mile walk, for Susan G Komen, is in a week and a half and I have had to bump up the training to 10 and 12 mile training walks.  I am incorporating community trails that are for walkers .runners and bikers.  The trail I've been walking the past few days is called the Erwin Linear Trail. It is 4 1/4 miles one way through streams, bogs, shade, and even the Unicoi County Dog Shelter.  It is paved with asphault in places, but mostly packed down earth.  A rest area stop 2 miles in and a very safe and friendly place to walk, run or bike in Unicoi Tennessee.  My walk this year is in Cleveland Ohio and is July 28-30.  If you are a Cleveland AR'er, please come visit me!  I'll need all the support I can get. All proceeds go to Susan G. komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. 07/19/2011

I am especially excited about this Sunday because it is right smack in the middle of a holiday weekend.  We went to Rock Creek Falls today and hiked.  (I blogged about that in another blog below) The Rhododendrons were in bloom and I found this one to be especially beautiful.  So much for speechless.  ( I have a problem with that anyways!!)! 07/03/2011

We hiked Rattlesnake Ridge in Rock Creek -Cherokee National Forest, Unicoi, Tennessee today.  What a hike that was.  7 miles round trip (not counting the mile into the trail) and the way up was exactly that, UP.  It was really fun..and hot.  Here is what we encountered about half way in...  Okay, never seen this before, I was a tad bit freaked out.  We registered.  The path forward was a a tree covered canopy and I swear I heard bears the rest of the way through the hike!!  Actually, on the way back down, we think we did hear one, than it sounded like he pulled down a tree.  (The tree came down)!  My pace really picked up! The hike was beautiful.  I have hiked Rock Creek Falls before, but this was the first time hiking Rattlesnack Ridge. Northeast Tennessee is such a great place to adve... 07/03/2011

  TROUT FISHERMEN  UNITE  - Save the hatchery One of the things that attracts people to Northeast Tennessee is that they want to enjoy the lakes and rivers - and the great fishing, especially trout.    Most of the high-quality trout eggs for hatcheries in the whole Southeast come from the Erwin National Fish Hatchery, which is in danger of being closed as one way to make a tiny cut in the budget.   I didn't realize until recently that this was more than just a local issue.   The economic value of this facility has enormous effects all over the Southeast - on jobs, tourism, retail sales, taxes, etc. A recent study calculated the economic return was $67 for every tax dollar spent, including 3,277 jobs and $85.2 million in wages.   Fishermen everywhere can appreciate that it's more than a ... 03/14/2011

Tennessee is such a beautiful State.  One of the really cool aspects on Tennessee that a lot of people do not realize is that Tennessee is very different from one end of the State to the other.  Northeast, Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol are mountainous and surrounded by lakes and rivers.  Nashville is the center of the State and boosts a great city and deep country roots, Opryland and also beautiful countryside, hiking and lakes. (I'm not trying to leave anything out, I just don't know Nashville and Memphis as well as I know Tri-Cities- please feel free to add about these regions in comments) Memphis is relatively flat and borders our western friends, Mississippi and Arkansas. Also, a very rich in culture and music area.  It's funny though, if I were to get in my car to drive to Me... 02/07/2011

Northeast Tennessee is a wonderful place to live and play if you love the Mountains. Personally, that is one of my favorite features of the area.  Today we were down around Flag Pond, which is one exit from North Carolina, about a half hour to Asheville. The Mountain we climbed was steep and had patches of snow.  The property has 24 acres on it and our team currently has it on the market for $100,000. We found 3 level building sites, and views that go on forever!  Enjoy some of my pictures from today. (I left out the one of me falling and sliding through the mud). Creek bed running through property  Mountain Views from half way up. This is one of my favorites. And thanks for visiting Mountainaire Court, Unicoi Tennessee   01/29/2011

Straight up the mountain, slowly does it, for this hike is steep and rough.  It is well worth it though.  Winter is my favorite time to hike, this paticular trail has many creek crossings and at times very difficult to cross without getting wet!  (you don't have to get wet - just be careful) Summer time is fun to go rock hopping. This picture is at the top of the water falls.  We have had a lot of snow and cold tempatures this winter. Not the norm for us, but I am loving it! This is about a 3 1/2 to 4 hour round trip hike.  A little longer if you're stopping to enjoy.  Unaka Mountains- Unicoi County- Tennessee 01/09/2010