by Rick Smenner | Aug 12, 2026 | 55 Plus Communities in East Tennessee, Kahite, Rarity Bay, Tellico Village, WindRiver
Quick Answer: Tellico Village is the biggest and busiest, best if you want an active calendar and lots of ways to meet people. Rarity Bay is gated, scenic, and smaller. WindRiver is newer, more upscale, and club-forward. Kahite gives you mountain views and a quieter...
by Rick Smenner | Aug 11, 2026 | Kahite, Rarity Bay, Tellico Lake, Tellico Lake Real Estate, Tellico Village, WindRiver
Right Now: We’re seeing a huge surge of Florida retirees moving to Tennessee and reaching out to Tellico Lake brokers, all driven by a perfect storm of insurance hikes, hurricane fatigue, and a summer heat wave that’s just gotten too much to handle....
by Rick Smenner | Apr 29, 2026 | 55 Plus Communities in East Tennessee, Kahite, Rarity Bay, Tellico Lake, Tellico Village, WindRiver
East Tennessee has a way of getting under your skin in a good way. You visit, you come back again, and before you know it, you’re browsing home prices, talking about golf carts and boat slips, and wondering how far it is to Knoxville. And then the conversation...
by Rick Smenner | Jan 26, 2026 | WindRiver, WindRiver Community Activities, WindRiver Community Events, WindRiver Real Estate
October 2024, something really special went down at WindRiver. A group of 200-plus folks showed up to watch the official groundbreaking for the new clubhouse. And let me put it to you this way: this isn’t any ordinary community center renovation we’re...
by Rick Smenner | Mar 21, 2025 | 55 Plus Communities in East Tennessee, Kahite, Rarity Bay, Tellico Lake, Tellico Village, WindRiver
Tellico Lake isn’t just a body of water. It’s a way of life. Tucked into the foothills of East Tennessee, this area is home to some of the best 55-plus communities in the country. With stunning lake views, world-class golf courses, and an endless list of activities,...
by Rick Smenner | Feb 5, 2025 | 55 Plus Communities in East Tennessee, Golf Courses, Tellico Lake, WindRiver
East Tennessee is beautiful, but when it comes to luxury lakeside living, WindRiver on Tellico Lake and Tennessee National are at the top of ones to consider. Both have stunning waterfront views, premium amenities, and a sense of community. But they’re not twins....
