When Scott Rye stands at the topmost point of Rock Harbor development in Claiborne County, he sees lush green forests, wind-swept meadows, the rolling foothills of the Smoky Mountains and the mirror-like surface of Norris Lake.

Learn more about natural appeal of Rock Harbor.

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Standing at the highest point in the middle of Rock Harbor, you might think you were somewhere in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. However, the new residential community is actually in Claiborne County, its sprawling 900 acres ensconced by the nearby Cumberland Mountains.

But Rock Harbor does the Smokies one better; it also lies on the shores of Norris Lake, giving residents a double helping of raw East Tennessee beauty.

Read more about a double helping of raw East Tennessee beauty.

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"It's almost like stadium-style seating," Jim Formichella says, looking out over the shimmering blue-green waters of Norris Lake.

Formichella, marketing coordinator for Land Resource Companies, is standing amongst the lush trees of The Villages. It's a 615-acre development and a rare find on Norris Lake, which is owned mostly by TVA.

Learn more about the Villages at Norris Lake.

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