Jefferson County is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and includes two beautiful lakes, Cherokee and Douglas. The county is rich in history, being one of the oldest in Tennessee. In recent years, population growth has been rapid, as more and more people discover the charm of the area. Jefferson City also offers a strong liberal arts college, Carson Newman College. It’s an easy 30 minutes from Knoxville, home of the University of Tennessee’s main campus.
Compensation. The Starting Salary Is $25,000 To $50,000 More Compared To Starting Salaries In Knoxville. Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early.
The Housing Market. This 1,556 sq ft, 3 bedrooms; 2 bath home is located on 3 acres of beautiful and useable land. Huge, covered patio with lots of outdoor living space. Just sit back and enjoy the amazing views of the mountains and crop land. This home can be yours for $334,000
The Community. A quaint corner of East Tennessee and the Foothills of the Smokies. Whether you’re here to visit your favorite Carson-Newman University student, to compete in a bass fishing tournament on Cherokee Lake, or just to enjoy life in a small, southern town, we hope you take advantage of all our city has to offer its residents and visitors. The community of Jefferson City, Tennessee, offers a vibrant way of life both personally and professionally for individuals and families!
The Employer. Serves the Lakeway area with leading-edge technology and a caring, East Tennessee spirit. The hospital was opened in 2001, and in 2011 a major facility construction project was completed which included renovation and expansion to the emergency room, a new intensive care unit, and enhancements to patient and family waiting and registration areas in both inpatient and outpatient departments. Patients have access to state-of-the-art equipment and physicians trained in areas such as pulmonology, cardiology and orthopedics. Has been honored for the third consecutive year with the national 100 Top Hospitals award by Thomson Reuters.
1. Glenmore Mansion Center Hall
2. Cherokee Dam
3. Centennial Park
4. BOLD programs
5. Patriot Hills Golf Club