Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, is a master-planned community on the Cumberland Plateau, attracting retirees from across the country. Known for its scenic beauty, the area features misty hills, dense woodlands, and lakefronts. Homes predominantly showcase modern Traditional styles, with options along lakefronts, in forests, or overlooking mountains. The community offers amenities like five championship-level golf courses, lakes for boating and fishing, hiking trails, and facilities for tennis and pickleball. Fairfield Glade borders the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, a nearly 100,000-acre site popular for its natural attractions and diverse wildlife. Hosting over 200 events annually, such as concerts and classic car shows, the community has an active faith presence with a council of churches. Dining and shopping are centered along Peavine Road, featuring local favorites like Willow Cafe & Catering, Red’s Ale House, and eateries offering pizza, Mexican cuisine, and frozen custard. Fairfield Glade is about 10 miles from Crossville, which provides additional dining options and cultural institutions like the historic Palace Theatre. The Cumberland County School District serves the area, with Crab Orchard Elementary School and Stone Memorial High School receiving high ratings. Fairfield Glade is 73 miles from Knoxville and 120 miles from Nashville, with the nearest commercial flights at McGhee Tyson Airport. The community experiences warm, humid summers and averages about 14 inches of snow annually. Fairfield Glade has an accredited police department, and crime rates in Cumberland County are several times lower than the state average, having decreased by nearly 50% since 2018.
