Discover the peaceful beauty of Heartwood, a mountaintop community in the Appalachian Highlands of northeast Tennessee.  Our 330 acres command unparalleled views of Watauga Lake, Iron Mountain Range, Grandfather, Beech, and Roan Mountains.  Heartwood sits majestically atop Mays Ridge with elevations from 2600-3400 feet offering breathtaking vista throughout the year.

Off US Hwy 321 and bordering the Cherokee National Forest, we are located between Boone, NC, Bristol, TN, and Johnson City, TN.  Take a hike on the Appalachian Trail, Enjoy river tubing, trout fishing, friendly mountain festivals, local bluegrass music, and cool summer evenings around a campfire.