The Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival Comes to Gatlinburg Next Week!

Posted by Gatlin on August 14, 2014

Next week, a very exciting and entertaining festival is coming to the City of Gatlinburg! This is the 3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival, featuring numerous songwriters, musicians, and performing artists from the across the country, right here in the City of Gatlinburg, from August 21-24!

At this festival, you will be able to enjoy free live music at many venues around the City of Gatlinburg, along with many of the scheduled performers telling you the many interesting stories behind the music that they write. The theme of this year’s festival is “Celebrate Our Appalachian Musical Roots.” There will be a multitude of events, performances, activities, competitions, and much more at this year’s festival, and this festival also helps to promote songwriters to greater exposure for their music, as well as sharing the music that they write with many great music fans!

This will be the 3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival, and it has generated a lot of interest in recent years, featuring many great performers and songwriters, from all walks of life. For more information, please go to the City of Gatlinburg’s website to learn more today! You can also officially “Like” the festival at their official Facebook page here.

With unique events like this being featured in the Gatlinburg area, it is no wonder that this area attracts so many people here every year. Why not see what else the Smokies can offer you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today! You can also “Like” us on Facebook, and read more about who we are and what we can do for your home ownership needs today!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Private, Beautiful, 2 BD/2.5 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. to the Nat’l Park – Just Reduced! Has made over $20,000 in rental income since May of 2013; has great rental potential! Incl. amazing views of the Smokies, along w/Large Great Rm w/F/P, 3 levels of deck access, Large Lower Lvl Rec Rm, Large BD Suite in the Loft w/in-room W/P, & much more! Only mins. to the Nat’l Park, dwtn. Gatlinburg, & the attractions; very private home & a great location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $229,900 For more information >

Private, Beautiful, 2 BD/2.5 BA Log Cabin w/Amazing Views of the Smokies – Just Reduced! Has made nearly $22,000 in rental income since May of 2013; has great rental potential! Incl. 3 levels of deck access, as well as Large Great Rm w/F/P, Large BD Suite in the Loft w/in-room W/P, Large Lower Lvl Rec Rm, & much more. Only mins. to the Nat’l Park, dwtn. Gatlinburg, & the attractions; very private home & a great location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $229,900 For more information >

Private, Cozy, 1 BD/1 BA Chalet Located Only Mins. from Downtown Gatlinburg – Just Reduced! Made over $24,000 in rental income in 2013; has great rental potential! Incl. Large Great Rm, full Kitchen, Large Deck w/Hot Tub, Loft Area Rec Rm, & has future potential for a lower level. Has maximum privacy, but also close to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $169,900 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
Email: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

Heading Into August 2014, The Great Smoky Mountain Real Estate Market Continues to Remain Steady

Posted by Gatlin on August 7, 2014

Throughout 2014 to date, we have seen the local and national real estate markets reflecting slow, but steady, growth in several key real estate market categories. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market through July of 2014, we will see that such trends, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market, continue to show the same general trends of slow, but steady, growth that we are also seeing nationally. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say for July of 2014, as compared to those one year ago, in July of 2013.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing July of 2014 to that of July of 2013, the number of residences sold increased by 3% in terms of homes being sold, in that 42 more homes were sold as of the end of July of 2014, as opposed to July of 2013, which remains unchanged from last month, reflecting the same percentage in this statistical category. This reflects a general trend of steadiness, as well as gradual growth, in the real estate market as a whole, and as we look at the rest of the statistics, we will see that the local market does indeed continue to reflect this same general trend of steady and slow growth, with respect not just to Residences Sold, but in other real estate statistical categories.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume from July of 2014, as opposed to July of 2013, we see an increase of 11% in terms of dollar volume through July of 2014, as compared to July of 2013, which is slightly up from last month’s increase of 10%, but continues to reflect a general upward trend in terms of Residential Dollar Volume throughout 2014 to date. This shows a continued local, as well as national, trend of relatively steady growth in terms of this category, possibly continuing to reflect the higher home prices that have been taking place for over a year or so now on a national scale.

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. For July of 2014, as compared to that of July of 2013, average sold prices show an increase of 8%, which is an increase of 1% from that of last month, reflecting a continued trend of gradually higher average home prices on both the local & national levels, and remaining largely constant for the past year or so. As confidence continues to slowly grow in both the local and national markets, we foresee that this relatively steady trend of higher home prices will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

In addition, available homes on the market are continuing to show a slight decrease, which has also happened over the last couple of months, as well. Through July of 2014, as opposed to July of 2013, the number of available homes did decline by 1%, or reflects a decrease of 37 homes in terms of available inventory. This actually is still largely in line with the latest national real estate trends, which also shows a small decline in available home inventory on the whole. It remains unknown if this decreasing trend in available inventory will continue, but this trend certainly bears watching to see if it will, in fact, continue.

As markets continue these gradual trends of growth locally and nationally, these statistics are largely expected to remain largely steady at least for the short-term, largely continuing the same continued slow, but steady, growth that has been shown for over the last year or so. Mortgage rates still remain at historically low rates, and there are still plenty of housing options to choose from, especially in the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market. Why not start your Great Smoky Mountains home search today by browsing our Featured Properties, and seeing what the Smoky Mountain area has to offer for you? You can also “Like” us on our Facebook page, or you can browse our team website further, to learn about The Jason White Team! Let us help you make your home ownership dreams a reality today!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Luxurious, Beautifully-Decorated 4 BD/4 BA Log Home in Chalet Village – New Listing! Just started w/a well-managed rental program; has great potential as an overnight rental, or as a permanent or 2nd home! Has amazing views of Mt. LeConte & the Smokies, Large Living Rm, Combination Gourmet Kitchen & Dining Rm, Large Open Recreational Rm, 2 Master Suites, 2-car attached garage, relatively level parking, & much more! Has easy access to city-maintained roads & services, & only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, & Nat’l Park. A very luxurious & spacious home – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $575,000 For more information >

Private, Spacious 5 BD/4 BA Log Cabin, w/Incredible Mtn. Views, Only Mins. to Gatlinburg – New Listing! Made over $61K in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs.! Very spacious home, w/ incredible views of dwtn. Gatlinburg & the Smokies. Has a Large Living/Dining Rm, Den/Recreational Rm, spacious deck area, level parking, easy access to city-maintained roads & services, & much more! Only mins. from dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & City trolley stops. A great location, w/one-of-a-kind City & mtn. views & great income potential! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $239,900 For more information >

Beautiful, Vintage-Style, 3 BD/3 BA Private Chalet Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg – Just Increased! Over $26K in rental income for 2012 & 2013! Incl. great views of dwtn. Gatlinburg & the Smokies, & 2 spacious deck areas. Has Large Great Rm, spacious Loft area w/Den, Large Lower Recreational Rm, & more, along w/street-level & lower level parking areas, easy access to city-maintained roads & services, & only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, City Trolley stops, & the Nat’l Park. A private, uniquely designed home close to dwtn. Gatlinburg! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $239,000 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
Email: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

An Introduction to Rocky Top Sports World – Gatlinburg’s Newest Family-Friendly Attraction!

Posted by Gatlin on July 31, 2014

One of Gatlinburg’s most anticipated family-friendly attractions is now open for business! Rocky Top Sports World just opened its doors about a couple of weeks, and this new, massive sports complex is located right here in Gatlinburg, as you head out along U.S. Hwy. 321 (“East Parkway”), where this brand new sports complex sits right next to Gatlinburg-Pittman High School. This new sports complex also is close by to many other community-based amenities, including, but not excluded to the Anna Porter Public Library, the many great facilities of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, which is immediately adjacent to Rocky Top Sports World, the Gatlinburg Community Center, and nearby Mills Park, which all contribute to create a real sense of community, as well as a great family-friendly environment, for people of all ages to enjoy.

Rocky Top Sports World is a massive sports and recreation complex, standing at nearly 86,000 square feet, including six hardwood courts, seven outdoor athletic fields with state-of-the-art synthetic turf, track and field amenities, an indoor climbing wall, and much, much more, with a truly world-class design and feel to every facility. In addition, this new complex is funded by the City of Gatlinburg and Sevier County, with an emphasis on promoting youth sports, particular those of the ages 6-16, but welcomes people of all ages. At the complex, there are also plans currently underway to host many great athletic tournaments from the across the country, as well as many athletic camps here in the East Tennessee area. Below are some pictures of Rocky Top Sports World, showing the impressive qualities and features of this new sports complex, on both the inside and out:

View of One of Rocky Top Sports World’s Six Indoor Hardwood Courts

Common Area View Inside Rocky Top Sports World

Outside Picnic Area of Rocky Top Sports World – Facing Mt. LeConte & the Smokies

Baseball Field at Rocky Top Sports World – Facing Mt. LeConte & the Smokies

With this new sports complex’s proximity to so many community-based facilities, such as the Gatlinburg Community Center, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, Mills Park, and the Anna Porter Public Library, Rocky Top Sports World is poised to help create a real sense of community for our area for many years to come, bringing people from all over the country to visit its impressive new facilities. With the Great Smoky Mountains as a unique, picturesque backdrop, interest in this new complex promises to remain quite high for some time to come, for people of all ages.

“It’s a great opportunity for people to come in, enjoy a great tournament experience, but also have a vacation. Extend it. Come a day early or stay a day late,” said Lori Moore of Rocky Top Sports World, “”It’s really just going to be a world class experience that they come and are able to have here in the mountains.” (Courtesy of WATE-TV)

For more information on this truly impressive new facility to the Gatlinburg area, please visit Rocky Top Sports World’s website, to learn about all of the many amenities of the new complex, as well as taking a virtual tour of the complex itself, to give people a better idea of what the complex entails, on both the inside, as well as outside.

With new attractions and facilities like Rocky Top Sports World here in the Great Smoky Mountains, it is no wonder why so many people come to visit and/or permanently move to our area every year, and enjoy a truly unique where you can live, work, and play amidst the splendor the Smokies, which serves as a remarkable natural feature for people of all ages to enjoy for many years to come. Why not see what else the Smokies can do for you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Incredible, 4 BD, 5 1/2 BA, Log-Style Home Adj. to Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l Park! Has made right at $60,000 in rental income consistently since 2010! Enjoy total privacy & luxury, while also taking in the relaxing sounds of the Little Pigeon River & amazing, beautiful views of the Smokies! Incl. 4 luxury Master Suite BD’s, as well as Large Rec Rm, a private, sound proof theatre room, & more! Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, the Gatlinburg Comm. Center, & the new Rocky Top Sports World sports complex – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $599,900 For more information >

Luxurious, Beautiful Log Home Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg and the Nat’l Park! Made over $75K in rental income in 2013 alone; w/in walking dist. to nearby comm. amenities, including Gatlinburg Comm. Center, Gatlinburg-Pittman H.S., Mills Park, & the new Rocky Top Sports World sports complex! Incl. Large Living Rm, Large Dining Area, Large Rec Rm/Den, Massive Loft Den, each BD Suite having its own Private Bath & Walk-in Closet, & much more! Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, as well to nearby shopping & the Nat’l Park! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $599,900 For more information >

Well-Maintained, Spacious, 3 BD/3 BA Log-Style Home, w/Very Large, Well-Designed Front Yard! Ideal for a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental; w/in walking distance to Gatlinburg-Pittman H.S., Gatlinburg Comm. Center, Mills Park, & the new Rocky Top Sports World sports complex. Home incl. Large Living Rm w/Massive F/P, Full Kitchen, spacious Loft, complete w/Priv. Master BD/BA Suite & Den, 2 large decks, & easy access to city-maintained roads & services. Very spacious & well-maintained home – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $295,000 For more information >

Brand New, 2 BD/2 BA Log Cabin Near Gatlinburg w/Spectacular Mtn. Views – Just Reduced! Made over $23K in rental income in each of the last 2 years alone! Located just 2 mi. from the Dwtn. Gatlinburg Strip, & is w/in walking distance to the Gatlinburg Comm. Center, Gatlinburg-Pittman H.S., the new Rocky Top Sports World sports complex, Mills Park, & much more. Home incl. Large Great Rm, along w/2 Master Suite BD’s, w/each Suite having its own in-room W/P & Private Bath. A very nice home w/wonderful views! Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $247,900 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
E-mail Address: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

The U.S. Housing Market Shows Biggest Monthly Sales Gain Since 2011

Posted by Gatlin on July 24, 2014

Over the last year or so, the U.S. housing market has seen two major and predominant trends in terms of the market as a whole. The first of these trends focuses on higher home prices, which has been reflective in many different regional markets, as well as nationally. The other trend has focused on the beginning of decreased housing inventory, which has also taken place in many different regional markets, as well as nationally. These two trends have been fairly consistent for the last year or so, and now, as of the month of May 2014, the national housing market showed its biggest gains from month-to-month since 2011, showing a possible continuing sign of a recovering national housing market.

For previously-owned homes in May 2014, as opposed to April 2014, purchases went up by 4.9% for the month, which is the biggest increase in this statistic since August 2011, according to the latest figures from the National Association of Realtors. In addition, according to the same NAR report, this level was the strongest since October 2013, in the same category. This statistic may show a potentially more balanced market emerging, including such factors as: 1) a wide selection of properties available on the market, 2) smaller price gains (although national home prices are still showing an increase), and 3) still-lower borrowing costs, which has led to greater demand as more homes have been placed back on the market for sale, along greater overall buyer interest nationally. Whether or not these national trends will continue is too early to say, but these trends do show some greater, albeit cautious, optimism on the part of the national market as a whole.

Another piece of good news focuses on new home sales nationally. From April 2014 to May 2014, according to a recent report by U.S. Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau, new home sales month-to-month increased by 18.6%. This actually shows the greatest month-to-month increase for new homes sales since January 1992, according to the same report. This shows a real sense of greater optimism on the part of sellers and buyers, in terms of the recovery of the national real estate market.

Finally, another sign of a recovering real estate market relates to the recent drop of foreclosure activity nationally. According to RealtyTrac, which tracks foreclosures across the nation, June 2014 foreclosure activity fell by 16% across the United States. In addition, foreclosure filings are also now at their lowest levels since July 2006, and are now at pre-2008 economic downturn levels. With more states beginning to clear their books of foreclosures, judicially and otherwise, inventory has begun to stabilize nationally, leading to greater confidence in the market as a whole.

What do all of these emerging trends mean? With a recovery in the national real estate market, more potential sellers and buyers have taken the opportunity to begin realizing their own home ownership dreams at a greater pace, and now have greater confidence in the market as a whole. This also includes the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market, as well, and with historically-low interest rates still in place, there are many great properties available for people looking for properties here in the Smokies.

Why not see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do you for you and your real estate needs today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help realize your home ownership dreams today! You can also learn more about who we are and what we can do for your real estate needs, and even make us one of your “Likes” on Facebook!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Luxurious, 6 BD/5 BA Chalet Located in Beautiful, Scenic Cobbly Nob – Back on the Market! Made nearly $29K in rental income in 2013 alone! Very spacious home, w/lower level extra rm usable an as extra BD, & a spacious Loft area, great as a den or extra sleeping space. Incl. Massive Great Rm, Large Lower Level Rec Rm, & 2 deck levels. Amazing views of the Smokies; in a well-managed subdivision, w/access to many comm. amenities! Only mins. from dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park & the attractions; a luxurious home w/luxurious mtn. views! Type: Single-Family Residential Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $289,900 For more information >

Private, 3 BD/3 BA Chalet Located in Beautiful, Scenic Cobbly Nob – Back on the Market! Made over $11K in rental income in each of the last 2 years alone; has great rental potential! Includes Massive Great Rm, each BD having its own Private BA, Large Lower Level Rec Rm, & 2 decks on the main & lower levels, complete w/broad mtn. views of the Smokies. Located in a well-managed subdivision, w/access to many community amenities! Only mins. from dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park & the attractions; a great location & value! Type: Single-Family Residential Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $169,900 For more information >

Private, Cozy, 1 BD/1 BA Chalet, Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg – New Listing! Great permanent or 2nd home; also has great potential as an overnight rental! Located in a beautiful, wooded setting, w/a very rustic feel, giving you a real sense of mtn. living. Very spacious home, w/a Massive Main Level Great Rm, & an even larger 2nd floor Master Suite, incl. Master BD w/an in-room W/P, Master BA, & Private Laundry Rm! Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions; a very well-kept home in a great location! Type: Single-Family Residential Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $139,900 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
E-mail: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

Summertime Events and Activities in the Great Smoky Mountains!

Posted by Gatlin on July 17, 2014

During the summer months, the Great Smoky Mountains has a wide array of events and activities for people of all ages, and there are many great opportunities to enjoy the splendor of the mountains for yourself! The many forests of the mountains are in full bloom, and the many great attractions of this area offer great opportunities to enjoy the unique character of the Smokies. Here are but a few of the many great opportunities to enjoy our area during the summertime.

Starting tomorrow, July 18th, and lasting through July 27th, the 39th Annual Gatlinburg Cratfsmen’s Fair will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, featuring over 180 of the finest craftspeople from all over the United States, where they will demonstrate their skills, answer questions, and offer their unique art for sale to the public. In addition, there will be live country, bluegrass and gospel music each day of the Fair, along with other related activities. Admission is $6 per adult, and is free for children 12 years of age and younger. For more information, please go to the event website to find out more today.

In addition, Dollywood is featuring its Great American Summer at its flagship theme park, from now through August 3rd, where Dollywood will be open from 10 AM to 10 PM each day, featuring a spectacular fireworks show each evening. You can also visit Dollywood’s Splash Country, as well, featuring many different rides, attractions, and much more. For more about Dollywood this summer, or any time of year, please visit their official website to find out more.

One of the great features of our area is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where many visitors from all over the United States come every year to see the mountains, as well as the many unique natural, historical, cultural, and geographical aspects to this amazing natural feature. There are a myriad of activities available in and around the Park itself, including hiking, exploring, educational, and other opportunities for people of all ages. For more information on the Park itself, and to see what activities are going there right now, please visit the National Park’s website to find out more today.

With all of these ongoing events and activities, it is no wonder why the Great Smoky Mountains are such a wonderful place to live, work, and play each year. Why not see what else the Great Smoky Mountain can do for you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see what the Jason White Team can do for you and your home ownership dreams today! You can also “Like” us today on Facebook, and browse our Team website to learn more about our Team!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Charming, Beautifully-Constructed, 1 BD/1 BA Log-Style Cabin w/Great Mtn. & Forest Views – New Listing! Made over $34K in rental income in each of the past 2 years! Well-constructed, rustic-style cabin; incl. Massive Great Rm w/vaulted ceilings, Loft-Style Recreation Rm, Large Master BD w/in-room F/P & W/P, & great views of the mtns. & forests. Located in a well-established subdivision; only mins. from dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. A beautifully-built home at a great value! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $199,900 For more information >

Nicely Appointed, 3 BD/2 BA Contemporary-Style Home Only Mins. from Dwtn. Sevierville – New Listing! Great as a permanent or 2nd home; well-located to nearby dwtn. Sevierville, nearby shopping, & the attractions! Incl. a nicely landscaped front yard, & a spacious back yard, w/a outdoor storage building, garden area, & decorative well. Home also incl. Large Living Rm, Kitchen/Dining Rm, each BD having its own Private Closet, attached 2-car garage, & much more. A great home, value, & location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $149,900 For more information >

Nice, 2 BD/ 2 BA Condo w/Amazing Views of Dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Space Needle, and the Attractions – Just Reduced! Made over $5,000 in rental income, starting in 2013 (first year on rental program)!!! Has a combination living/dining rm + kitchen, w/balcony access to amazing views of dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Smokies, & much more! Also w/in walking distance to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the attractions, and is only mins. from the Nat’l Park. A great value & location! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $139,900 For more information >

A Brief History of Sevier County’s Namesake – John Sevier

Posted by Gatlin on July 10, 2014

Sevier County is a wonderful place to live, work, play, and enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains at any time of year. However, some people may wonder – How did Sevier County get to be named Sevier County? For that answer, you have to go back to the very founding of the State of Tennessee itself, and back even to the founding of our country, where an individual by the name of John Sevier would help to shape not just the County that bears his name today, but the State of Tennessee, as well. What results is a very fascinating story from history, and a story that is worth telling, to be sure!

John Sevier was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, near the town of New Market, Virginia, on September 23, 1745, and was the oldest of seven children. His father, Valentine “The Immigrant” Sevier, was descended from French Huguenots, who had fled France to England, and his father had come to the colonies in 1740, eventually settling in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Not much else is known about young John Sevier’s early life, except that his family were prosperous farmers in the Shenandoah, and eventually married in 1761 to Sarah Hawkins.

By time of the American Revolution, Sevier and his family had moved to a farm on Watauga River, near present-day Elizabethton, TN. At the time, the area where Sevier lived was a part of the colony of North Carolina, where the Watauga settlements were located, was made into the Washington District of North Carolina. In doing so, Sevier would be named as a representative to the Provincial Congress of North Carolina. By 1776, Sevier had also been named a lieutenant colonel of the North Carolina militia and was originally assigned to protect the frontier settlements.

During the Revolution, Sevier would fight in many engagements, but remained largely in the South. Sevier’s most well-known battle came at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780, where the colonists were victorious against a force of British and loyalist soldiers at Kings Mountain, NC, just north of nearby, present-day Spartanburg, SC, and west-southwest of present-day Charlotte, NC. After the Revolution, having been promoted all the way to brigadier general, Sevier would become involved in a very interesting part of early American history – the short-lived State of Franklin.

In June 1784, the new State of North Carolina ceded its lands west of Appalachian Mountains to the federal government, after pressure from the Continental Congress. However, the new Congress did not act immediately regarding these lands, so a power vacuum resulted in what is now Tennessee. In August 1784, Sevier served as President of a convention held in Jonesborough, TN to establish a new state, and in March 1785, the new State of Franklin, named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, was born, with Sevier serving as its new Governor.

However, a new problem arose for the State of Franklin right away – North Carolina had decided to rescind its cession of lands west of the Appalachians, and re-imposed its authority over what was now the State of Franklin. After about 4 1/2 years of essentially having two state governments – Franklin and North Carolina – governing what is now East Tennessee, the State of Franklin ceased, and North Carolina re-assumed the area. Sevier, in the meantime, had re-declared his allegiance to North Carolina in 1789, was elected to the North Carolina State Senate, and helped negotiate a new cession, which led to the creation of the Southwest Territory, becoming modern-day Tennessee.

Sevier would later go on to serve as Tennessee’s first Governor, serving an initial three two-year terms from 1796-1801, and then three more two-year terms from 1803-1809. He held was later elected to the Tennessee State Senate, and then as a U.S. Representative to Congress from the state’s 2nd District. Sevier was actually offered a command in the army by President James Madison during the War of 1812, but Sevier would decline, despite his staunch support of the war. Sevier would later die in 1815 in the new Alabama Territory, and was buried along the Tallapoosa River. In 1889, his remains would be re-interred on the Knox County Courthouse lawn in downtown Knoxville.

John Sevier remains a prominent fixture in East Tennessee lore to this day. Many monuments, schools, civic groups, and much more bear his name, including Sevier County itself. Many locations throughout East Tennessee still tell of Sevier’s life and times, including his home sites.

With such an interesting and compelling history of Sevier County’s namesake, it is no wonder why the Great Smoky Mountains region remains an area full of history, culture, and vitality, from its very inception to the present day. Millions come to our area every year, and do so to experience the majesty and wonder of this area for themselves, experiencing this area’s unique history and culture. Why not see what else the Great Smoky Mountains can do for you? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see what The Jason White Team can do for you and your home ownership dreams today!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Luxurious, Spacious Condo Unit w/Majestic Views of Mt. LeConte & the Smokies! 3 BD/3 BA unit, w/spacious den area, large living/dining rm, large Master BD, fully-equipped kitchen, immaculate tile & wood floors, & much, much more! Property is a part of a well-maintained & established condo complex, including access to many community amenities, incl. clubhouse, pool, & more! Great Luxury in the Smokies at a great value, complete w/breath-taking mtn. views – a definite must see! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $339,000 For more information >

Private, Spacious, 5 BD/4 BA Contemporary Home Located in Norton Creek, w/Amazing Views of Cove Mtn.! Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home; also has a potential income-producing lower level apt/in-law suite. Situated on 2+ acres; home has been recently updated & remodeled, incl. Large Living Rm w/a Massive Mtn. Stone F/P, spacious Loft, fantastic Master BD/BA Suite, & more! Only mins. to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & the attractions! Very private, & well-maintained home, all set in a beautiful, wooded setting! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $325,000 For more information >

Private, Spacious, 3 BD/2 BA Mtn. Home in Beautiful Pittman Center! Located in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community; only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the Nat’l Park! Incl. Large living/dining rm, sunroom, 2-car garage, & level parking, along w/a great area across the road from the home that is great for a garden or other similar use, included with this property! Very private; close to many of the area’s attractions, and all in a beautiful, wooded setting! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $185,500 For more information >

Through the First Half of 2014, The Great Smoky Mountain Real Estate Market Holds Steady

Posted by Gatlin on July 3, 2014

Through the first half of 2014, we have seen the local and national real estate markets reflecting slow, but steady, growth throughout many real estate market categories, including, but not limited to, home prices. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market through June of 2014, we will see that these trends, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market, continue to show the same general trends of slow, but steady, growth that we are seeing nationally. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say for June of 2014, as compared to those one year ago, in June of 2013.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing June of 2014 to that of June of 2013, the number of residences sold increased by 3% in terms of homes being sold, in that 44 more homes were sold as of the end of June of 2014, as opposed to June of 2013, which remains unchanged from last month, reflecting the same percentage in this statistical category. This reflects a general trend of steadiness, as well as gradual growth, in the real estate market as a whole, and as we look at the rest of the statistics, we will see that the local market does indeed continue to reflect this same general trend of steady and slow growth, with respect not just to Residences Sold, but in other real estate statistical categories, as well.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume from June of 2014, as opposed to June of 2013, we see an increase of 10% in terms of dollar volume through June of 2014, as compared to June of 2013, which is up from last month’s increase of 8%, but continues to reflect a general upward trend in terms of Residential Dollar Volume throughout the year so far. This shows a continued local, as well as national, trend of relatively steady growth in terms of this category, possibly continuing to reflect the higher home prices that have been taking place for a year or so now on a national scale.

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. For June of 2014, as compared to that of June of 2013, average sold prices show an increase of 7%, which is an increase of 2% from that of last month, reflecting a continued trend of gradually higher average home prices on both the local & national levels, which has remained largely constant for the past year or so. As confidence continues to slowly grow in both the local and national markets, we foresee that this relatively steady trend of higher home prices will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

In addition, available homes on the market are continuing to show a slight decrease, which has also happened over the last couple of months, as well. Through June of 2014, as opposed to June of 2013, the number of available homes remained unchanged percentage-wise, but did decrease by 23 homes in terms of available inventory in terms of actual numbers. This actually is still largely in line with the latest national real estate trends, which also shows a small decline in available home inventory on the whole, as well. It remains unknown if this decreasing trend in available inventory will continue, but this trend of decreasing inventory certainly bears watching to see if it will, in fact, continue.

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Private, Spacious, 5 BD/4 BA Contemporary Home Located in Norton Creek, w/Amazing Views of Cove Mtn. – New Listing! Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home; also has a potential income-producing lower level apt/in-law suite. Situated on 2+ acres; home has been recently updated & remodeled, incl. Large Living Rm w/a Massive Mtn. Stone F/P, spacious Loft, fantastic Master BD/BA Suite, & more! Only mins. to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & the attractions! Very private, & well-maintained home, all set in a beautiful, wooded setting! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $325,000 For more information >

Well-Maintained, Spacious, 3 BD/3 BA Log-Style Home, w/Very Large, Well-Designed Front Yard – New Listing! Ideal for a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental; w/in walking distance to nearby area schools. Home incl. Large Living Rm w/Massive F/P, Full Kitchen, spacious Loft, complete w/Private Master BD/BA Suite & Den, & 2 large decks,, along w/easy access to city-maintained roads & services. Also only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the attractions; very spacious & well-maintained home – come see it! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $295,000 For more information >

Very Quiet, Private, 3 BD/2.5 BA, Contemporary Ranch-Style Home w/Backyard Views of Mt. LeConte & the Smokies – New Listing! Ideal permanent or 2nd home, & is move-in ready, w/new wraparound deck, new A/C, new roof, & updated kitchen. Incl. nearly 1 acre of land; has Large Living/Dining Rm, spacious Sunrm, & Breakfast Rm/Nook. Adj. to Gatlinburg’s Arts & Crafts Comm.; only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg. Great home; lots of privacy, peace & quiet – come see it! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $264,900 For more information >

Celebrating the Fourth of July in the Smokies!

Posted by Gatlin on June 26, 2014

On behalf of everyone here with The Jason White Team and Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, we want to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July, which will be celebrated next Friday, commemorating the 238th year of our country’s birth, when we officially declared our independence as a country on July 4, 1776. We also want to thank all of those who have served and sacrificed for our great country, by helping to secure the freedoms that we all enjoy every single day. The United States of America is a very special country with many special qualities, including freedom, liberty, equality, and justice for all people, and we are truly humbled to live and work in a wonderful land such as ours every single day.

In celebrating our country’s birthday, there are several large events being held throughout Sevier County to honor and celebrate America. One of the largest and most well-known events actually takes place in Gatlinburg, at the stroke of midnight, on Friday, July 4th. Billed as the “First Independence Day Parade in the Nation,” the City of Gatlinburg will be hosting its 39th annual Independence Day parade in downtown Gatlinburg at 12:00 AM on Friday, July 4th. The City of Gatlinburg will be honoring U.S. Military Veterans and Military Heroes this year as a feature of the parade, followed by a virtual multitude of events on the day of July 4th, including the River Raft Regatta at noon on the 4th, and a spectacular fireworks display at 10:00 PM the night of July 4th, in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. For more information on this annual parade, as well as the additional events in Gatlinburg surrounding July 4th, please visit the City’s website to find out more today!

In Pigeon Forge, the City will be hosting its annual Patriot Festival, located at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge. The headline musical act will feature the famous country music group Lonestar, as well as featuring a multitude of additional musical acts, fun and activities for kids of all ages, and much more. Parking is free for the event, and shuttle service from the City’s Municipal Parking Lot on Teaster Lane to Patriot Park will be running regularly throughout the event. The Patriot Festival starts at noon, and concludes around 9:30-10:00 PM, with a spectacular fireworks display. For more information on Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Festival, please visit their website to learn more!

In addition to these two major 4th of July events here in the Smokies, you can also see some of the many area attractions that are in our area, including Dollywood, which currently open during the summer, as well as exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with its many unique, diverse and interesting features. There are many avenues by which to enjoy the Smokies, and there are always a myriad of activities going on for anyone to enjoy.

As we mark the 4th of July, one of the great features of celebrating our freedom as a country is being able to pursue the American Dream, and our ability to pursue our own dreams of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In doing so, home ownership is a key aspect of the American Dream, and remains so for many people. Why not see what else the Smokies can offer you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and learn more about how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

We wish everyone a safe, happy, and healthy Fourth of July holiday!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Well-Built, Spacious, 3 BD/3 BA Log-Style Home in Pigeon Forge – Just Reduced! Made over $27K in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs. alone!!! Has Large Living/Dining Rm, along w/screened-in porch, Large lower level Recreation Rm, & level parking. Only mins. to the attractions of Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, and more; very nice & beautiful home! Type: Single-Family Residential Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $229,900 For more information >

Private, Majestic Log-Style Home Located in Scenic Wears Valley – Just Reduced! Majestic, private, beautiful, 4 BD/5 BA, 3,100+ sq ft log-style home located in scenic Wears Valley! Made over $54,000 in rental income for 2012, and over $61,000 in rental income for 2013!!! Only mins. to Pigeon Forge & the attractions, w/amazing mtn. views; very spacious and luxurious home! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $449,900 For more information >

Pristine, 5 BD/5 BA, 12 Acre Estate w/Majestic Mtn. Views & Close to Gatlinburg – Huge Reduction! An Amazing property, w/unlimited potential as a residence, rental, or retreat center! Very spacious, & borders the Nat’l Park, creating your own 530,000 acre backyard! Only a 3 mile walk on a natural trail leading from this property to dwtn. Gatlinburg, & just mins. to Ober Gatlinburg! You’ll never find another unique property like this one – come see it before it’s too late! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $589,900 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty
1441 Wiley Oakley Dr
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
Email: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

Meet Some of Our Long-Time Four-Legged Residents!

Posted by Gatlin on June 19, 2014

Here at The Jason White Team and Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, we have some very special long-time, four-legged residents here at our office location! This week, we want to feature these wonderful, sweet dogs, who have been around here at our office for a very long time, with at least two of them being over 16 years old, and have largely stayed in our immediate area!

These wonderful dogs call the area around our office here at Century 21 Four Seasons Realty home, and you will probably see them wandering around on certain days here at our office. They help to add a great sense of mountain living to this area, and add to the overall charm and character of the Smokies. These dogs generally keep to themselves, with one brown dog, and the other dogs being black in color. If you happen to be traveling on Ski Mountain Road and/or Wiley Oakley Road, and if you see these dogs, please slow down and be careful!

In addition, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located very near to our office location, is home to some the world’s most unique and diverse wildlife, with many species of plants and animals that are indigenous to the area, including black bears, over 200 species of birds (120 species are actually native to the area itself, with over 80 species being neotropical), 50 native fish species alone, and much, much more! For more information, you can visit the National Park’s website to discover more about the unique and diverse types of plant and animal species of the Smokies.

With such unique and diverse wildlife, as well as a very unique character to the area, the Great Smoky Mountains are a wonderful place to live, work, play, and see the wonder and majesty that is in our area. Why not see what else the Smokies can offer you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you today in realizing your home ownership dreams! You can also visit our Facebook page, and “Like” our page today!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Very Private, 2 BD/2 BA Log-Style Home w/Breathtaking Mtn. Views – New Listing! Made over $17K in rental income in 2012, & over $22K in rental income in 2013! Has some of the most outrageous views of the Smokies that you will ever see! Incl. 3 1/2+ acres of property, ample parking, Massive Great Rm, Upstairs Loft, & more. Only mins. to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & Dollywood; come see these amazing mtn. views today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $259,900 For more information >

Private, 3 BD, 3 BA Cabin w/Great Views & Only Mins. to Pigeon Forge – Just Reduced! Made over $28K in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs.! Located on a private lot; great views & lots of windows to enjoy the amazing scenery, complete w/each BD Suite having its own F/P & W/P! A true gem in the Smokies; only mins. to the Parkway in Pigeon Forge! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $249,900 For more information >

Private, 3 BD/2.5 BA, Log Cabin in Sevierville, w/Amazing Mtn. Views – Just Reduced! Has made over $23K so far in rental income for 2014! Enjoy privacy, mtn. views & great outdoor spaces w/this home, sitting on 4+ acres of property! Incl. soaring ceilings, breakfast bar, 2-car attached garage, level yard, & spacious deck areas. Only mins. to Sevierville & Pigeon Forge; a top-notch home! Type: Single Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $350,000 For more information >

Father’s Day 2014 in the Great Smoky Mountains

Posted by Gatlin on June 12, 2014

On Sunday, June 15, 2014, we will celebrate Father’s Day, a time when we celebrate and honor the dads in our lives. Father’s Day itself was first commemorated back on June 19, 1910, in the State of Washington, and was born out of originally Mother’s Day, which was proclaimed by then-President Woodrow Wilson as an official holiday in 1914. Father’s Day itself would not be recognized as a nationwide holiday until 1972, when it was officially recognized by President Richard Nixon. Since that time, millions of Americans take time to celebrate and honor dads everywhere, spending nearly $1 billion annually every year to buy gifts for Dad. For more information on the history and origin of Father’s Day, please visit this link, to find how Father’s Day came into being and was eventually made into a nationwide holiday.

Right here in the Great Smoky Mountains, there are several events that you can enjoy with Dad throughout the weekend. One such event is actually a concert taking place on Saturday, June 14th, the day before Father’s Day, featuring The Oak Ridge Boys, at Pigeon Forge’s Country Tonite Theatre, with shows at 3 P.M. and 8 P.M., respectively. This world-famous group has earned multiple awards and have had numerous chart-topping singles in their well-known and storied career, and will offer a great concert for dads of all ages. For more information on this concert in Pigeon Forge, or how to get tickets, please visit this website to find out more.

If music is not what Dad wants this Father’s Day, then there are other events that Dad will probably enjoy more, right here in our area. There are multiple opportunities for fishing, with over 2,000 miles of fishable stream right here in the Great Smoky Mountains. In addition, for those dads that like motors and vehicles, there is the Floyd Garrett Muscle Car Museum, also located in Pigeon Forge, that offers nearly 100 classic American muscle cars, from racetrack-ready pace cars to some of Detroit’s finest muscle cars, all located here in Sevier County. Then, there is always the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, exploring, camping, and much more. There are a myriad of ways that you can celebrate and honor Dad this Father’s Day, and it is all within easy reach here in Sevier County.

With holidays like Father’s Day, there has never been a better time to see the Great Smoky Mountains in all of its splendor, and see yourself being a part of this great and wonderful area. Why not see what else the Smokies can offer you? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team help you realize your home ownership dreams today! You can also like us on our Facebook page, and learn more about The Jason White Team!

Happy Father’s Day, Everyone!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Private, 2 BD/2 BA Bungalow-Style Mountain Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg – New Listing! Made nearly $12,000 in rental income in 2013; has enormous rental potential, or can be a wonderful permanent or 2nd home! Each BD has own Priv. Bath, closet, in-room W/P, & deck access, w/a sauna room in Master BD. Incl. Massive Great Rm, level parking, & great seasonal mtn. views during the winter. Has addt’l 1/2 acre across the street; can be used as a detached garage. Only mins. from Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & Pigeon Forge. A well-decorated, spacious home at a great value! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $199,900 For more information >

Private, Beautifully Constructed, 4 BD/3 BA Cedar Log Cabin Located Only Mins. to Gatlinburg – New Listing! Made near or above $25,000 in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs.! Recently remodeled & updated in 2010, incl. all new exterior stain & finish (2014), & regularly maintained. Has well-apportioned Living Rm, Private Loft, Rec Rm, & much more. Incl. level parking & street frontage, plenty of wooded areas, & seasonal, panoramic mtn. views during the winter. A truly great value & property! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $195,000 For more information >

Two Rare, Riverfront, Private, Undeveloped Lots in Riversong Subdivision – New Listing! Nearly 4 acres total, w/460′ of river frontage; private home site on the river, w/huge rock formations, lush forest, & more – you feel like you are in the Nat’l Park! Has pre-approved 3 BD septic capacity for each lot (6 BD total), gravel drive w/gated access, & much more. Located along the Middle Prong of Little Pigeon River, recently named cleanest in the State of TN; only mins. to Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. You must see these properties to appreciate them! Type: Residential Lot(s) Location: Pittman Center, TN Price: $350,000 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
E-mail: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

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Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

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