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Reasons to Invest in the Smoky Mountain Region

The Smoky Mountain Region's real estate investment potential is undeniable. Our area has diverse investment opportunities, stable market conditions, and long term appreciation probability. Check out our list of reasons why investing in the Smokies is the best idea.
Reasons to Invest in the Smoky Mountain Region

The Smoky Mountain Region's real estate investment potential is undeniable. In addition to diverse investment opportunities, stable market conditions, and long term appreciation probability, the Smokies are a year-round destination with a rich history. Our communities and infrastructure improvements make the Smokies even more inviting to residents, tourists, investors, and developers.

Our tourism-based economy that has not historically experienced declines with the normal business cycle.

Housing, Lodging, & Attractions continue to be the trend in real estate development through 2023 and into 2024.

The Smoky Mountain Region is within a day's drive of 2/3s of the U.S. population.

The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce reports more than 15 million annual visitors to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg.

We are the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains. The park receives 12.9-14 million visitors per year!

Sevierville has over 5,000 lodging units of varying types.

Tourism thrives with places like Leconte Medical Center, 3 Large Convention Centers, 2 airports in the region, 2 Community Colleges, 800 miles of trails, and endless outdoor recreational activities.

Exit 407 additions including Bucee's are making a huge impact on the economy and will continue as the expansion continues!

The Numbers Don't Lie

The area contributed $3.4 billion in tourism revenue last year.

91% of dollars spent in Sevierville are spent by people who do not reside in Sevier County.

Zillow ranked Sevierville #1 of the top 37 housing markets in the United States to see exponential increase in home value through April of 2024 at 10.3%!

Restaurant sales in Sevier County increased from 2021-2022 by $46,154,699 (only including Pigeon Forge and Sevierville).

Lodging sales in Sevier County increased by $21,373, 017 from 2021-2022.

Retail sales in Sevierville increased by $159,000,000.

Attraction sales in Gatlinburg increased by $2,000,000 from 2021 to 2022.