Low Taxes
Our state and local tax burden is the third lowest in the nation, with residents enjoying no income tax except on interest and dividends.
Roane ECD · Industry
Room to Build,Reason to Stay
Natural beauty, historic charm and low-cost living — one of the best communities and retirement destinations in the nation.
- 16K
- Acres of public parks & wildlife areas
- 700+
- Miles of lakefront shoreline
- 800
- Acres of shopping & dining at Ladd Landing
- 450
- Festivals & events
Reasons to invest in Roane
A place people choose to stay for good.
Roane County offers incredible natural beauty, historic charm and low-cost living, making it attractive to new industry as well as one of the best retirement destinations in the nation.
A convenient, affordable lifestyle with easy access to quality healthcare and postsecondary education, an active volunteer community, and easy access to larger cities' amenities make it an attractive destination for both tourists and new residents.
3rd
Lowest state & local tax burden in the nation
1 hr
To Great Smoky Mountains National Park
20%
Lower cost of living than the U.S. average
Why invest here
The good life, made affordable
Community Living
Historic towns and communities with town centers, walking trails and bike paths, restaurants, shops, and conveniences make living here easy.
Unsurpassed Recreation
Natural beauty and recreation bear testimony to the good life here in Roane County. Surrounded by water, Roane County is magnificently set in the Tennessee Valley, against the backdrop of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
"The most heavenly place I ever entered."
It All Comes Together in Roane
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