On The Lake Realty

09/01/2026

Your Guide to Fall Fun in East Tennessee

There’s something special about the first few weeks of fall in East Tennessee. The mornings start getting a little cooler, festival season kicks into high gear, and suddenly our weekends are filled with hot air balloons, rodeos, pumpkin patches, live music, local markets, and plenty of reasons to get outside....

There’s something special about the first few weeks of fall in East Tennessee. The mornings start getting a little cooler, festival season kicks into high gear, and suddenly our weekends are filled with hot air balloons, rodeos, pumpkin patches, live music, local markets, and plenty of reasons to ...

07/24/2026

07/24/2026

How to Tell If You’re Actually a Lake Person – East TN Edition

Some people dream about living on the water. Others move to the lake and realize they miss being five minutes from the nearest coffee shop or steak house....

Some people dream about living on the water. Others move to the lake and realize they miss being five minutes from the nearest coffee shop or steak house. Lake life isn’t for everyone—and that’s perfectly okay. But if you’ve ever found yourself smiling every time you cross a bridge and...

07/14/2026

Which East Tennessee Lake Is Right for You?

If you're thinking about buying lakefront property in East Tennessee, one of the first questions you'll face is:...

If you’re thinking about buying lakefront property in East Tennessee, one of the first questions you’ll face is: Which lake is right for me? While all of East Tennessee’s major lakes offer incredible scenery and endless recreation, each has its own personality. Some are better for retirement, ...

05/22/2026

Why East Tennessee Lakefront Sellers Are Pricing the Way They Are…

If you’ve been watching the lakefront market across places like Tellico Lake, Watts Bar Lake, and Fort Loudoun Lake, you’ve probably had the same reaction a lot of buyers are having right now: “There’s no way that property is worth that… they’re just trying to make money.” And on the surface, it’s easy to see why it feels that way—especially when you look at what that same home or lot sold for just 4–5 years ago....

04/16/2026

If you’ve lived in East Tennessee for more than five minutes… you already know:

👉 Life outdoors is a big part of living in East Tennessee
👉 With all the greenery and water, nature stays active year-round
👉 And when the weather warms up… everything comes to life (including a few uninvited, “buggy” guests 😉)

But here’s the good news…

You don’t need to drench your yard in chemicals to take control.

Nature actually gives you some really effective ways to keep pests away—while making your property look (and smell) amazing.

Let’s talk about the best plants, herbs, and simple tricks that actually work around your home—especially for lakefront and wooded properties 👇