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Tims Ford Lake

Tennessee

281Listings$20K-$7.6M$148.2MTotal Value
Tims Ford Lake, Tennessee

Tims Ford Lake real estate is regarded as the fourth largest market in Tennessee for lake homes and lake lots.

Typically, buyers can find around 190 Tims Ford Lake homes for sale, and around 100 Tims Ford Lake lots and land for sale.

Tims Ford Lake has 246 miles of shoreline and is a mid-sized Tennessee lake.

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About Tims Ford Lake

Tims Ford Lake is located in Franklin County, Tennessee. It has a shoreline of almost 250 miles and occupies an area of 7,745 acres. Tims Ford Lake is just 11 miles from Winchester and Lynchburg, Tennessee; the lake is also 85 miles from Chattanooga and Nashville, Tennessee.

Out on the Lake

Tims Ford allows for motorized boats to operate at slow no-wake speeds. Lake View Marina has options for pontoon boat rentals and launch sites. The state park also offers kayak and canoe rentals.

Tims Ford Lake is home to both the striped, smallmouth, spotted, and largemouth bass and walleye species of fish. Popular fishing sites in Tims Ford include Elk River and Hurricane, Little Hurricane, and Lost Creeks.

The state park also offers golfing, hiking, swimming, and many other outdoor activities.

Explore Tennessee 

If you want a little time away from the lake, Tennessee is home to cities rich in fun activities for the whole family

Spend time in Chattanooga doing things like private helicopter tours, Lookout Mountain tours, Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga Zoo, and Ruby Falls. Enjoy local cuisine at restaurants such as Chattanooga Choo Choo, Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que, and the Public Grill.

Nashville is a historic city home to the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Johnny Cash Museum, Nashville Parthenon, and much, much more. It's a city packed to the brim of activities to fill your day with. Local food favorites include Jack's Bar-B-Que, Midtown Cafe, The Row Kitchen and Pub, and Robert's Western World.

Nearby Airports and Hospitals 

Tullahoma Regional Airport is just a 15-mile drive from Tims Ford Lake. The lake is an hour and a half from Nashville International Airport and Chattanooga Airport.

Nearby medical centers include Lynchburg Medical Center (14 miles) and Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital (15 miles). An hour and thirty minutes away is Nashville General Hospital.

Tims Ford is the Dream Destination 

Tims Ford Lake has some of the best variety for fun both at and away from the lake and is a great place for both relaxation and a day on the town.

Lake Overview

  • 246mi of Shoreline
  • 14ft Avg. Depth
  • Shoreline Borders
    State Park (Some)
  • Year Built
    1966
  • Managed By Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Water Level
    Seasonal Full Pool
  • Water Drops
    5 ft
  • Public Boat Ramps
    9
  • Acreage
    10,000
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Season
    May - October

Information

  • Counties: Franklin County, Moore County
  • Fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Striped Bass Hybrid
  • Landmarks: Devils Den in Tims Ford State Park
  • Known for: Tims Ford Lake is considered one of the most picturesque lakes in Tennessee and is regarded as one of the top bass fishing and recreational lakes in the Southeast.
  • Periodic events: Pickin' and Grinnin', Tree Planting Day, hikes, fishing tournaments
  • History: The massive dam and reservoir construction program that was undertaken by TVA following its creation in 1933, required the purchase of over one million acres of land for the creation of 34 reservoirs in five of the seven states in the Tennessee Valley region.
  • Condos available (No)

Restrictions

Amenities

Marinas
(931) 967-6711
1439 Tims Ford Dr
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-4509
175 Marina Ln
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 455-3151
912 Old Awalt Rd
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Golf Courses
(931) 968-0995
891 Wiseman Bend Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
Campgrounds
(931) 967-4230
263 Fairview Campground Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 962-1183
570 Tims Ford Dr
Winchester, TN 37398

Nearby

Hospitals
(931) 393-3000
1801 N Jackson St
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Airports
Nashville International Airport
1 Terminal Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
80 miles away
Tullahoma Regional Airport
807 William Northern Blvd, Tullahoma, TN 37388
17 miles away