John Hetzler

$1,872,500

535 Acres

Dayton, Tennessee, 37321

The Laurel Snow Tract offers a rare opportunity to own approximately 535 acres of contiguous forestland on Walden Ridge in Rhea County, Tennessee. Held in one ownership and offered for the first time, this exceptional property combines privacy, natural beauty, and accessibility in a way seldom found in today's market.With paved frontage on Back Valley Road and city water and electric available at the road, the tract is immediately accessible and ready for recreational, residential, or long-term investment use. The land rises from approximately 820 feet to 1,400 feet in elevation and features a diverse landscape of managed pine stands, mature hardwoods, wooded hollows, seasonal creeks, and abundant wildlife habitat.A defining feature of the property is its direct boundary with the 2,259-acre Laurel-Snow State Natural Area, providing a permanent protected buffer and direct access to one of East Tennessee's most scenic outdoor destinations. Waterfalls, overlooks, hiking trails, and the Cumberland Trail system are just beyond the property line, creating an unmatched recreational setting.Located just minutes from Dayton, approximately 45 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, and less than two hours from Knoxville, the Laurel Snow Tract offers the seclusion of a private mountain retreat without sacrificing convenience.Whether envisioned as a recreational getaway, hunting property, timber investment, family legacy tract, or future estate setting, opportunities of this size and quality rarely come to market in Southeast Tennessee

$5,065,610

1,842.04 Acres

Pikeville, Tennessee, 37367

The Summer City Road Tract presents an extraordinary opportunity to own 1,842.04± contiguous acres of prime Cumberland Plateau mountain land in Rhea County, Tennessee. Offered for the first time and held in a single ownership, this rare landmark property is bordered on much of its perimeter by state-managed forest, creating exceptional privacy, protected views, and direct access to thousands of additional acres of undeveloped land.Conveniently accessed via Summer City Road, the property offers city water and electric power availability, along with an established network of interior roads. The diverse terrain features elevations ranging from approximately 1,460 feet in the wooded hollows to over 2,000 feet along scenic bluff-top ridges, providing breathtaking long-range mountain views. Small creeks wind through the eastern hollows, while Henderson Creek borders adjoining state land.Managed pine stands and mature hardwood forests create outstanding wildlife habitat for deer and turkey, making this an exceptional recreational retreat for hunting, hiking, ATV riding, and outdoor enjoyment. The property's size, natural beauty, infrastructure, and proximity to Dayton, Pikeville, Chattanooga, Watts Bar Lake, and a nearby 18-hole golf course also position it as a premier development opportunity for mountain-view estates, recreational communities, or residential homesites.Large, contiguous tracts of this caliber rarely become available. Whether you're seeking a private mountain retreat, timber investment, recreational paradise, legacy property, or future development project, the Summer City Road Tract offers unmatched scale, seclusion, and potential in the heart of East Tennessee

$3,938,690

562.67 Acres

Graysville, Tennessee, 37338

562.67± Acres | Brayton Mountain Road | Sale Creek, TennesseeRarely does a tract of this size, quality, and location come to market. The Brayton Mountain Tract encompasses 562.67± acres atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, offering a unique combination of mountain seclusion, breathtaking views, recreational opportunities, and future development potential--all within approximately 42 minutes of downtown Chattanooga.Fronting paved Brayton Mountain Road, the property features electric power, public water, and high-speed fiber internet available at the road, providing an exceptional foundation for private ownership, recreational use, or future development. Elevations range from approximately 880 feet to over 1,720 feet along the Walden Ridge escarpment, creating numerous opportunities for long-range mountain views and premium homesites.The land is characterized by a diverse mix of mature hardwoods, planted pine stands, flowing creeks, and an established network of interior roads and trails. Flora Branch and McGill Creek provide year-round water features while supporting abundant wildlife habitat for deer, turkey, and other native species.One of the property's most remarkable attributes is its direct adjacency to Cumberland Trail State Park and extensive state-managed conservation lands. Future owners will enjoy immediate access to thousands of acres of permanently protected open space, hiking trails, and outdoor recreation, ensuring privacy and preserving the natural character of the surrounding landscape for generations to come.Located just minutes from Soddy-Daisy and Dayton, yet offering the privacy and scale typically found much farther from metropolitan areas, the Brayton Mountain Tract presents an exceptional opportunity for a private estate, recreational retreat, timber investment, conservation holding, or a thoughtfully designed community of large-acreage mountain view homesites

$6,180,000

1,545 Acres

Coalmont, Tennessee, 37313

The Buck Creek Tract | 1,545± Acres | Grundy County, TennesseeRarely does a property of this scale, quality, and turnkey readiness come to market on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau. Encompassing 1,545± contiguous acres along paved Highway 108, The Buck Creek Tract is an exceptional recreational and timberland offering thoughtfully managed for trophy whitetail deer and Eastern wild turkey.Designed as a true turnkey hunting property, the tract features established food plots, custom elevated box stands, ground blinds, and long shooting lanes already in place. Diverse habitat includes managed pine plantations, mature hardwood ridges, creek bottoms, and natural wildlife corridors that support abundant deer and turkey populations year-round.The property is highlighted by the headwaters of Buck Creek and Big Creek, with clear spring-fed streams winding through scenic hardwood bottoms, providing a reliable water source for wildlife and enhancing the property's natural beauty. An extensive network of interior roads and trails allows easy access throughout the tract for hunting, recreation, and timber management.In addition to its recreational appeal, the property offers long-term timber investment potential and the privacy, scale, and natural beauty rarely found in today's market.Conveniently located approximately 15 minutes from Altamont, 45 minutes from Sewanee, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Chattanooga, and less than 2 hours from Nashville, this extraordinary property offers both seclusion and accessibility.Whether envisioned as a premier hunting retreat, family recreational estate, timber investment, or legacy holding, The Buck Creek Tract represents a rare opportunity to own one of the Cumberland Plateau's finest large-acreage properties

$3,535,000

1,010 Acres

Whitwell, Tennessee, 37397

The Gray's Creek Tract | 1,010± Acres | Marion County, TennesseeOffered for the first time in generations, The Gray's Creek Tract presents a rare opportunity to own 1,010± contiguous acres of wild Cumberland Plateau land in Marion County. At the heart of the property, the clear, gravel-bottomed waters of Gray's Creek wind through deep forest, joined by Bee Branch and numerous feeder hollows that create exceptional wildlife habitat and year-round natural beauty.This remarkable tract features mature hardwoods and pine timber across ridges, coves, and rolling plateau terrain, with elevations ranging from approximately 1,700 to over 2,100 feet. The diverse landscape provides outstanding habitat for deer and turkey while also offering long-term timber value and unmatched privacy.Accessed by gravel Pocket Road, the property is intentionally off-grid, making it ideal for a private hunting retreat, recreational getaway, conservation holding, or legacy family property. With more than a thousand contiguous acres of heavily wooded land, the tract offers a level of seclusion and scale rarely found in the Southeast today.Located just minutes from Whitwell and approximately 30 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, the property combines true backcountry character with convenient access to modern amenities.Whether you're seeking a premier hunting property, a large timber holding, a conservation investment, or simply a place to escape, The Gray's Creek Tract is a rare opportunity to own one of the Cumberland Plateau's last great wilderness holdings