Tims Ford Lake
Tennessee
Tims Ford Lake real estate is considered a top ten market for lake homes and lake lots in Tennessee.
There are typically around 220 lake homes for sale on Tims Ford Lake at any given time. The lake will usually have around 100 or so lake lots and land for sale.
This lake is a mid-sized Tennessee lake and has a shoreline of 246 miles.
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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.
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)
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