Having been raised in the Southern Appalachians as a child, my husband and I returned to the beauty of the Smokey Mountains 22 years ago after each finishing a career in the US Navy.  Since that time I have worked to share the beauty of our mountains, lakes and streams with others looking to escape the hectic life of the cities and suburbs.  As a result of our awe inspiring beauty Murphy and the surrounding area is known for its vacation/retirement/second home communities, with more than 35% of Cherokee County being owned and operated by the US Forest Service or TVA.  Centrally located less than 2 hours from Atlanta, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Asheville we are a quick escape for the weekends or easy to reach for extended vacations.  Hiking, boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, motorcyle touring etc are all featured activities for our area.  If I can be of assistance in any way please do not hesitate to contact me.