Homes for Rent in Sequatchie, Sequatchie

Sequatchie is named for its location within the Sequatchie Valley. To the west of the community, tree-lined hills and rocky escarpments lead to the top of the Cumberland Plateau. Walden Ridge lies to the east. “Sequatchie is very rural and very private,” says Jessica Wright, an agent with Re/Max Realty South, who has lived in the area for more than 7 years. “It appeals to people who want a quieter lifestyle or who are into homesteading.” The region has also become popular among outdoor enthusiasts, who explore the nearby hiking trails, waterfalls and farms. Though visitors often pass through, “all the neighbors know each other. It has a small-town feel,” Wright says. Chattanooga is about 30 miles away, which keeps residents connected to city amenities. Sequatchie has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to 4 nationally. Homes near Valley View Highway are generally within sight of one another. Unfenced, grassy lawns with private driveways cover the rolling landscape. Along Sequatchie Mountain and Coppinger Cove roads, working farms and tall hardwoods line the winding roads, and houses occasionally dot the way. There are some early-1900s farmhouses and midcentury