Located in the heart of Tennessee is a haven called Cumberland Cove. With a breathtaking backdrop of century old forests, it's easy to tell why this place has been considered as one of the best places to retire.

Cumberland Cove is also famous for the picturesque lakes, parks and golf courses surrounding it. With 275 acres of majestic parks nearby, you can simply relax and savor the peaceful ambiance. Explore the waters in a boat and drop anchor whenever you find the perfect fishing spot for you. Play golf in a course like no other. Go camping or hiking and experience nature at its best. Cumberland Cove provides just the perfect refuge for retirees.

It may be a sanctuary in its own, away from the hustle and bustle of busy life, but it is also only 30 minutes away from shopping, hospitals and small airports in Crossville and Cookeville. With the new water development underway, patrolled security and all the amazing amenities, living in Cumberland Cove has never been this convenient. Discover the ease of life here in Cumberland Cove, Tennessee.

Dreaming of retiring to a serene and majestic place where you can play golf all year round and take pleasure in four mild seasons? Dream no more, Fairfield Glade is the place for you. Right outside Crossville Tennessee is an amazing place called Fairfield Glade, where you'll find the finest hometown atmosphere around. You'll find a range of beautiful Fairfield Glade Homes to fit your every need and style from weekly timeshare rentals to huge four story lakefront homes.

Here in Fairfield Glade, there are always so many things to do on a daily basis that you'll never grow tired of the neighborhood. From indoor championship tennis courts to five star golf courses, you'll find the active lifestyle a breeze. It has so much to offer today's active retirees with some of the premium golf courses you'll find in the south and many other remarkable amenities. You and your family can choose to spend time enjoying the championship tennis courts, brand new fitness complex, horseback riding, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, miniature golf, boating, fishing and so much more.

Fairfield Glade boasts some of the most affordable living in all of Tennessee. Benefit from the lowest real estate taxes in the state with no state income tax! If you're searching for a terrific place to retire in, then you must visit Fairfield Glade in the Crossville area.

Cumberland Cove is a Deed Restricted Community of about 350 homes spread over 8,000 acres located near Monterey, Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau. Centrally positioned right in the heart of Tennessee, enjoy trips to Knoxville, Nashville, The Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Chattanooga or Memphis Tennessee. Located about 90 miles west of Knoxville and 90 miles east of Nashville, Tennessee, our community offers pleasant and relaxed country living in a beautiful natural setting, with large wooded lots, attractive common park areas, and the perfect mix of neighborliness and peace and quiet.

 

This development proudly features unique one to eight-acre home sites surrounded by century old forests that create a spectacular milieu. Cumberland cove has several beautiful wooded lots, bluff lots, bluff views or creek side property ranging between 1-10 acres with the average being 4 acres. Here, you will find your own private setting. The Cumberland Cove lifestyle is beyond doubt unique, particularly if you enjoy boating, fishing and golfing. It also has one of the best land values on the Cumberland Plateau. Indeed it is beautiful, pleasurable and affordable living here in Cumberland Cove.

 

Here in Cumberland Cove, you will live in the outdoor splendor of the Cumberland Plateau. Aside from being the ultimate in beauty, tranquility and privacy, the Cumberland Plateau is considered the Trail Riding Capitol of the Eastern U.S. It is absolutely one of nature's masterpieces, surrounded by immaculate national parks and the Daniel Boone National Forest. The Cumberland Plateau is also home to Dale Hollow Lake, Cumberland Lake, and Centerhill Lake, all considered some of the premium freshwater lakes in the Country.

 

Discover the waters in your favorite boat and drop anchor when you find perfect fishing spot. For golf enthusiasts, a picturesque 18-hole golf course that adjoins the Cumberland Cove community awaits you. You can be teeing off only minutes after walking out your front door. And with 275 acres of stunning parks nearby, there are definitely plenty of places that are perfect for hiking. Cumberland Cove is truly worlds away from life in the fast lane.

 

If you wish to live in a community where you can indulge in leisurely fishing with your friends and family anytime you feel like it, then look no farther, Lake Tansi is absolutely the place you are looking for. Lake Tansi is a fully developed multi-amenity resort community with more than 5,000 brilliantly wooded acres of property, located on top of the 2,000 foot elevation of the majestic Cumberland Plateau. The largest, Lake Tansi, comprises over 500 acres and supports a wide variety of exciting water sports, including, fishing, water skiing, swimming and paddle boating. Lake Tansi is the only of the four beautiful lakes to allow gasoline-engine-driven boating. Lake Tansi Lake is the largest lake on the Cumberland Plateau, with over 10 miles of shoreline. It is also one of the top 5 fishing lakes in Tennessee. The Lake Tansi Marina offers a full range of boating services, including boat rentals and fishing supplies. With four stunning lakes at Lake Tansi, the residents enjoy an abundance of water activities. You’re bound to find a spot where the fish are biting in Lake Tansi and its three smaller lakes, Lake Mohawk, Lake Geronimo and Lake Hiawatha. Life in Lake Tansi Village is certainly a fisherman’s paradise. Fishing boats with electric motors are only allowed on the smaller lakes. Bluegill, yellow perch, crappie and large mouth bass are a few of the wondrous fishes you are guaranteed to find in all these glorious lakes. Enjoy fishing at its best here in Lake Tansi, Tennessee!

Living in Crossville, Tennessee has never been this magnificent! With an abundance of superb choices in recreational activities, from playing a great game golf to hiking its majestic terrains, or simply enjoying nature at its best, Crossville offers almost everything and anything one can imagine about having a grand life. One of the places where you can relish Crossville’s impeccable scenery is the Cumberland Mountain State Park, the largest timbered plateau in America. This 1,720-acre park is located on the Cumberland Plateau, a segment of the great upland, which extends from western New York to central Alabama. The park is set amidst an environmental microcosm of the beautiful Cumberland Plateau and provides numerous recreational activities, including an 18-hole Bear Trace golf course. Recreational facilities include an olympic-sized swimming pool, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, four tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and shuffleboard, basketball, badminton, and volleyball courts, all for your enjoyment. Discover some of the reasons why Crossville is the Golf Capital of Tennessee at Bear Trace golf course with its 6,900-yard (6,300 m), par 72 course open year-round. It has a combined total of 147 tent and RV campsites with hookups provided. They offer picnic tables, grills and a bathhouse facility. Picnic tables equipped with grills are spread throughout the park at the Recreation Lodge parking lot area, playground area, tennis court area and the boat dock area. The park also has four picnic pavilions that can be reserved for larger groups. The park also offers several miles of moderate trails around the immaculate lake, creek and in the woods. Overnight camping is allowed on one of the trails. These trails are open year-round. Experience picnicking and camping with your family while surrounded by the beauty of pure nature. Should you consider having a dip in a pool, the park’s olympic-sized pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It has a diving well with 1-3 meter board and 1-1 meter board. Chairs, tables with umbrellas and a bathhouse are all provided, with picnic tables outside the pool area and a snack bar. There is also a lifeguard on duty. If you are into leisure fishing, the park offers pleasurable fishing on Byrd Lake and visitors can expect catches of catfish, bass, bluegill and bream. Fishing from the bank is allowed except for a few posted areas. Byrd Lake provides amazing fishing and paddle boating opportunities you have yet to discover. In Cumberland Mountain Park you have the luxury of choosing exhilarating activities between camping, exploring its beautiful trails, swimming, fishing, hunting or simply picnicking with your family. This is just one of the many reasons why Crossville is one of the best places to retire!

Situated near Monterey, Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau, Cumberland Cove is a Deed Restricted Community of just about 350 homes spread over 8,000 acres. It is about 90 miles west of Knoxville and 90 miles east of Nashville, Tennessee. This community boasts of pleasant and relaxed country living in a beautiful natural setting, with striking common park areas, large wooded lots, and the great mix of neighborliness, peace and quiet.

 

The Cumberland Plateau is a true hidden jewel where you can enjoy a peaceful, country lifestyle. It is only 15 minutes to the city of Crossville and 20 minutes to the city of Cookeville  where restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and quality hospitals are conveniently located.

 

Adjacent to the 18 hole Mountain Ridge Golf Course and Tennis Courts is the Cumberland Cove Community and Recreation Center for the exclusive use of Cove Residents, Property Owners and their Guests. This modern facility provides a focal point for various community and social assemblies throughout the year and is a wonderful place to meet and interact with neighbors and entertain old and new friends.

 

Stretching over more than 135 acres is the Overlook Park which features both Bridge Creek Falls and Devil Creek Falls. Overlook Park remains an ever-changing Four Season Spectacle for residents and their guests with its well-marked hiking trails that offers spectacular views of the falls and hardwood forest.

 

Offering “Million Dollar Viewsâ€� from the natural promontory observation areas is the Eagle Flight Park across historic England Cove, more than 700 feet below. Visitors often get a treat with the magnificent view of sunrises and sunsets.  It is also the trailhead to some of Tennessee's finest marked hiking trails, including “Awesome Eastâ€� and “Awesome Westâ€� and the quite exigent “Big Miseryâ€� trail.

 

Presenting a spectacular vista and access through portions of the trail system into more than 770 acres of the 2,170 acre Natural Preserve Area is the Icy Cove Park.

 

Being a resident of the majestic Cumberland Cove has it's perks. Hiking and trail biking are among the many activities for its residents and property owners. In Cumberland Cove, residents will feel like they are living in a private park in The Great Smoky Mountains. Parks, Greenbelts and The Nature Preserve were the first considerations in the design of this community, offering three private parks encompassing more than 275 acres particularly for the use and enjoyment of property owners and their guests.

 

With so much immaculate wilderness and untainted nature at its best, Cumberland Cove and Cumberland Lakes are true hidden jewels awaiting your discovery.

Among the many reasons why Crossville was ranked as one of the top 10 locations to retire on Randy McNally’s “Places Rated Retirement Guide� is its affluence in museums, parks and breathtaking attractions. From its captivating museums to its majestic theme parks, here you will find a variety of activities that will suit your every whim.

 

There’s the Autumn Acres which presents you with an opportunity to take part in a splendid adventure that includes one of the biggest corn mazes in the south east! You can spend all day exploring twelve acres of a puzzling brain twister to work your way out of, a petting zoo, and much, much more. You can also try to breeze through everything in as quick as two hours. Autumn Acres is open each Fall.

 

You may also find Catoosa Ridge Stables & Campground worth discovering. With their stunning campsites, cabin rentals, barns, horseback riding trails and wagon trails, Catoosa Ridge Riding Stables and Campground is truly a nature lovers’ paradise and trail riders’ dream. It offers direct access to 90,000 acres of the Catoosa Wildlife Management area and seven miles of trails that run along No Business Creek.

 

Should you have the desire to just relax and watch a live performance, Crossville has the place for you, The Cumberland County Playhouse. It is the only major non-profit professional performing arts resource in rural Tennessee, and one of the 10 largest professional theaters in rural America. Serving more than 145,000 visitors annually with two indoor and two outdoor states, young audience productions, a comprehensive dance program, a concert series and touring shows, this place is the perfect location to enjoy a live performance.

 

There is The Art Guild of Fairfield Glade which holds several art shows, receptions, studio tours, classes and sponsors trips to area galleries and points of interest. The Art Guild recently introduced the Plateau Creative Arts Center, offering education and outreach for artists in the area and Cumberland County Schools. They also feature workshops at a satellite center at the Fairfield Glade Conference Center.

 

Crossville also has the Pirate's Plateau which is a fun-filled spot with 18 holes of adventure golf and go karts and bumper boats, all for your enjoyment. It is located off I-40, Exit 322 (Peavine Rd.) 4 mi. on the right hand side, between I-40 and Fairfield Glade Resort.

 

Wildwood Stables offers trail rides for your exploration, fun pony and hay rides, stable activities, field trips, cowboy church and so much more.

 

If you are in the mood for some retrospection of our colorful history, Crossville features the Military Memorial Museum, Historic Homesteads Tower and Museum, and the Pioneer Hall Museum. The Military Memorial Museum of the Upper Cumberland includes displays of personal items, letters, documents, medals, and artifacts from the civil war, WWI, WWII, Crossville P.O.W. Camp, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq. The Historic Homesteads Tower & Museum, which opened as a museum in 1984 and now exhibits a collection of photos, documents and artifacts from the 1930's and 1940's when the community was developing. Visitors are welcome to browse the gift shop or climb the 97 steps to the lookout platform to view the vista at the top. While the Pioneer Hall Museum is a museum of local history with exhibits representative of the lifestyle of early Pleasant Hill and surrounding Cumberland County, which includes a country store, country kitchen dormitory rooms, crafts and two large galleries. All these museums are availabe for your discovery and retrospection.

 

While Crossville is one the best places to retire, "The Golf Capital of Tennessee,� and has the friendliest neighborhood one can find, it also boasts of an abundance in attractions that you just can’t miss. From its nostalgic historic museums and amusing theme parks, to its quaint theatres all for your exploration, it is definitely a great family experience to be living here in Crossville.

 

 

 

 

 

Lake Tansi is a fully developed 5,000 acre active lifestyle community located just off I-40 in Crossville, Tennessee, approximately half way between Knoxville and Nashville. Right within the “Golf Capital� of Tennessee that is Crossville, residents can enjoy any of the stunning 17 courses only 30 minutes away. Crossville, Tennessee has been chosen as one of the top 10 best locations to retire by Bizjournal magazine, Rand McNally, and several other publication. Discover the Lake Tansi lifestyle.

 

Nestled atop the Cumberland Plateau, with over 5,000 beautifully wooded acres of property on top of a 2000 foot elevation, discover an exceptional way of life in Lake Tansi. Lake Tansi absolutely has every amenity you can imagine, with 4 lakes, a 100 slip marina, indoor and outdoor pools, paddle boats, 18 hole golf course, canoes, pro shop, lakeside cabins, nature trails, tennis courts, restaurants, and many more. Downtown Crossville is only 10 minutes away with every type of retail for your every shopping need, including Wal-Mart, Lowes, Staples, a mall, 10 screen theater, many restaurants.

 

Among the many amenities to take pleasure in is the Lake Tansi Lake which is the largest lake on the Cumberland Plateau at 550 acres. Two miles long, with over 10 miles of shoreline, it is one of the top 5 fishing lakes in Tennessee. It supports a wide variety of water sports, including, fishing, water skiing, swimming and paddle boating. There are also 3 additional recreation and fishing lakes located in Lake Tansi; Lake Mohawk, Lake Geronimo, and Lake Hiawatha. Lake Tansi has a wonderful lakefront beach with spectacular sandy beaches and children's play areas. Also available for your enjoyment are shuffleboards and volleyball, picnic tables and charcoal barbeques. The Lake Tansi Marina & Bait Shop offers a complete selection of boating services, including boat / pontoon rentals and Tennessee Fishing Licenses. Residents can definitely enjoy a profusion of water activities here in Lake Tansi.

 

The Recreation Department at Lake Tansi provides plenty of recreational facilities. There is also the Thunderbird Recreation Center located off Deer Run Circle where many of the dances and parties at Lake Tansi is held annually. Here, you will also discover pool tables, a juke box, video games and snacks available at specific times throughout the year. The Thunderbird also hosts a variety of craft activities for both adults and children, as well as some of the local clubs. Another recreation center you will find here is the Hiawatha Community Center situated on Country Club Drive. It is home to the indoor pool, Lake Tansi Library and a meeting room.

 

Lake Tansi also boasts of a full-service Health & Racquetball Center which is open six days a week to members and guests. It features two racquetball courts, a full-service weight room with free weights, treadmills, Universal machines, and stationary bikes.  Aerobics classes are given in the aerobics room for those looking for a way to burn those calories. Resident can also choose to relax on the tanning bed or in one of the saunas or hot tubs, to be found in the women's or men's locker rooms.

 

With its own 24 hour police force, and its own fire department and 911 emergency services, Lake Tansi is a very safe crime free community. Lake Tansi Emergency Services are consistently ready to serve and to protect and is able to sustain the needs of the residents of the Lake Tansi community 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Lake Tansi Emergency Services include the Lake Tansi Security Enforcement, Cumberland County 5th District Volunteer Fire Department and Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services.

 

You know you owe it to yourself to enjoy a life of leisure, recreation and security. Make Lake Tansi your new home.

 

Fairfield Glade is an excellent resort that has 81 holes of championship golf on 12,000 prime Cumberland Plateau acres, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Enjoy boating, fishing, horseback riding and even square dancing in this spectacular resort. Almost every conceivable recreational activity can be found here. This is definitely a four-season playground that is also a haven to over 5000 residents.

 

Although golf has become the main attraction for many, Fairfield Glade offers so much more for your enjoyment. There are 11 "no wake" lakes, ranging in size from 5 to 201 acres where you can go sailing, boating, swimming, or fishing. The lakes are remarkably stocked with large mouth bass, small mouth bass, yellow perch, rainbow trout, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. With various lakes and a boating marina; fishing, boating and beaches are other key attractions. Other recreational settings include the two full service marinas--one on Lake Dartmoor, the other on Lake St. George. Many folks living in Fairfield Glade own boats. However, boat rental opportunities make it possible for many others to take pleasure in recreational boating as well. There are two private sandy beaches and a number of marinas that provide boating and fishing equipment rentals. This is also a great option for those visiting Fairfield Glade.

 

Fairfield Glade also features ten indoor and outdoor tennis courts for all-season play with pro shops and lessons available. For the tennis enthusiasts, "The Glade" presents both indoor and outdoor tennis courts and a racquet club. Its facilities also include a gymnasium, fitness room, basketball, bike rentals, video arcade, billiards, crafts, square dancing, and more at the Civic Center. Amenities for friendly family activities such as miniature golf course nestled in a pleasant wooded setting, go-karts, a grand softball field, miles of walking trails, bumper boats and playgrounds are also available.

 

Keeping healthy year round is pleasurable and convenient thanks to the new Wellness Complex which features an indoor lap pool, track, and plenty of fitness equipment.

 

Fairfield Glade has become a very appealing location for retirement due to its wide range of attractions and activities as well as its moderate climate all year round. The peaceful, natural beauty of the Cumberland Plateau is but one of the many exceptional aspects that have earned Fairfield Glade a place among the top four retirement destinations in America. It definitely has everything you can possibly imagine in one place.

Among Fairfield Glade's collection of breathtaking golf courses is the much-demanded Dorchester Country Club. The 18-hole course features Bent grass greens and narrow, tree-lined fairways, favorably placed sand bunkers, and water on 8 of the 18 golf holes, requiring precision shot-making off the tees, and making Dorchester Golf Club a challenge for even the most skillful golfer. The many water hazards and advantageously placed sand traps provide a welcomed challenge for every level of golfer. If you are hitting them short but straight and you like contrasting nines, Dorchester will absolutely provide.

 

Dorchester Golf Course features 6382 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.5 and a par of 72. It has an amazing estimated number of 47,500 (estimated) rounds played annually. This 18-hole "Dorchester" course at the Dorchester Country Club proudly features all the hallmarks of Tennessee golf. Beautifully designed by Bobby Greenwood, the golf course opened in 1981. Fairfield Glade Community Club efficiently manages this facility.

Located in a secluded area within the resort, it offers countless picturesque views of the natural environment. The course may only be played by members and guests staying in the lodge, a condo, or a golf villa at Fairfield Glade, and the general public with some restrictions. 

Dorchester Country Club amenities include the following: putting green, chipping area, practice bunker, snack bar, pro shop, rental clubs, golf lessons, pull carts, rental clubs, swimming pools, workout facility, driving range and on-site lodging.

Dorchester Country Club is a favorite among many residents and guests year after year. It has everything in one place - you won’t have to leave the course!