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Peaceful days along Roan Mountain's northern slope
Aside from an influx of some 200,000 visitors each year for the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival, an annual event for over 60 years, life in Roan Mountain is quiet, secluded and scenic. Development since the 1880s has been minimal, and errands can require a bit of a drive. The residents support the small collection of businesses relatively close by and Roan Mountain State Park is source of pride. “It has that quintessential small-town feel,” says Dalena Adams, a Realtor who grew up in the mountains of northeast Tennessee. “People move here because it’s so easy to get out, enjoy the great outdoors and get away from it all.”
Day trips to Roan Mountain State Park
Roan Mountain State Park is home to 2,000-plus acres of natural terrain southwest of the community. The park contains 12 miles of hiking trails, about 3 miles of biking trails and fishing in the Doe River, especially for trout. “It’s so beautiful up there, and the elevation is so high that you don’t get too hot when visiting during the summertime,” says Adams. In winter, Sugar Mountain Resort, located 18 miles to the east, opens for skiing and tubing.
One of the most popular stops in Roan Mountain State Park is the lookout at Miller Farmstead.
Stop by the Visitors Center before starting your journey in Roan Mountain State Park.
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A residential landscape spanning more than 200 years
Housing in the area varies depending on proximity to town. Closer by, homes are mostly early 1900s American Foursquare, ranch-style and bungalows with panoramic mountain views. Along the main roads that wind up the mountain’s northern slope are homes of a similar era, occasional ranch styles from the last 20 years and old wooden barns reminiscent of the area’s history in farming. The area also has land for sale, enabling buyers to build as they please. “Many people will buy a second home or build a vacation home on the mountain because of how close it is to outdoor recreation,” Adams says. Most homes fall within a price range from $200,000 to $400,000, depending on size and condition, while larger, more recently built homes can reach up to $600,000.
Craftsman style homes offer charm to the neighborhood.
You can find an Italianate house or two in Roan Mountain.
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Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival has been a tradition for over 60 years
In late June, visitors arrive for the annual Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival. “They try to structure it around when the flowers bloom,” says Janelle Jones, a local Realtor with Braswell Realty Inc. “The flowers come in light pink and bright red.” Though meadows teeming with native flowers draw hikers and campers, craftspeople and artisans bring their work to sell during the two-day celebration. The festival also features performances by local musicians.
Welcome to beautiful Roan Mountain, TN.
Take in the natural beauty of the Appalachians as you drive into Roan Mountain State Park.
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Picking up fresh breads from Smoky Mountain Bakers
Nearby shopping and dining are available along U.S. Route 19, while more options are available farther away. Americano Steak House & Wine Bar is known for its brussel sprouts and Hawaiian ribeye and is less than a mile down the highway. Redi Mart Supermarket and Dollar General sit along the same stretch. Smoky Mountain Bakers on Orr Street is on the edge of town and serves up a variety of breakfast menu items alongside fresh bread and pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. Lager, national retailers and grocers, like Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement, are farther away, about 21 miles northeast in Elizabethton.
Smoky Mountain Bakers cooks up pizza, muffins, cookies, and other pastries.
Enjoy a mouthwatering filet or seafood at Americano Steakhouse and Wine Bar.
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Exploring different careers at Cloudland High School
Cloudland Elementary School serves pre-kindergarten through sixth grade students. The elementary school feeds directly into Cloudland High School, which receives B-minus grades from Niche. The high school offers career and technical education programs, including health science, environmental natural resource management, and horticulture science.
Getting around on US Route 19
U.S. Route 19 connects commuters to downtown Johnson City, a 25-mile drive northeast. Interstate 26 links travelers to Tri-Cities airport, 41 miles in the same direction. Sycamore Shoals Hospital, located 20 miles away in Elizabethton, provides medical care.
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On average, homes in Roan Mountain, TN sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Roan Mountain, TN over the last 12 months is $287,450, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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