Discover Why the Volunteer State is Right for You

Why Tennessee

Tired of long, cold winters, high property and state income tax, commuter traffic, vast urban streetscapes, and over-inflated housing prices? Cumberland Overlook and Tennessee might be the escape that you are looking for.

Whether you need a second home just to get away or whether you are looking to make a permanent switch in your retirement years, the mountains of East Tennessee offer a relaxing lifestyle that is distinct from anywhere else in the country. We believe that community should be a balance between the cultural offerings of developed cities and the natural elements of the rural countryside.

At Cumberland Overlook, we also believe that your retirement home should be within your financial reach while also reflecting the lifestyle that you deserve after years of hard work.

Here are just a few reasons that Tennessee should be at the top of your list:

Tennessee does not have a state income tax
Tennessee has aggressively low property taxes
Tennessee’s cost of living and housing (rural and city) is significantly lower than that of large cities in the Northeast, Midwest and the West Coast
Healthcare’s largest companies call Tennessee home with both university-based and private hospital systems throughout the state
Tennessee’s arts, entertainment , music and culinary scene spans from one side of the state to the other
Tennessee’s geographic location provides ideal climates for every season
Tennessee’s job market is thriving, strengthening the state’s economic development forecast which enables and sustains low taxes and cost of living
Tennessee recognizes that one of its greatest assets is its natural environment and it has taken steps to both preserve its resources while also making them available to those who love the outdoors

And if you are feeling like getting out and about, Cumberland Overlook is a short and easy day-trip to some of the states largest cities with dozens of entertainment and dining options.

Chattanooga has undergone a significant renaissance in the last two decades, attracting people from all over the United States.

The Great Smoky Mountains National park is a quick getaway for outdoor fun, dining and relaxation.

Knoxville’s downtown is an exploration in East Tennessee history and is home to the state’s largest public university.

Nashville, the state’s capital, has grown into an international destination for travel, business, and they’ve been known to pick a song or two.

Pikeville is Cumberland Overlook’s nearest neighbor and offers a quaint look into East Tennessee’s past and also offers outlets for your day-to-day needs.

Tennessee has a rich relationship with music and nowhere is that better represented than the Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville.

Chattanooga’s Aquarium is a perfect destination for a trip with the grandkids and exploring all that downtown Chattanooga has to offer.

Tennessee is home to a large number of beautifully designed and challenging public golf courses such as Willow Creek in Knoxville.

Tennessee offers some of the very best in healthcare, such as Vanderbilt University in Nashville which is an international leader in both research and treatment.