Cumberland Plateau retreat overlooking Fiery Gizzard Canyon

The Bluff at Foster Falls is a rare 65-acre tract of private land on the Cumberland Plateau in Marion County, Tennessee, sitting directly on the bluff above Fiery Gizzard Canyon. The property adjoins Fiery Gizzard State Park, one of the most celebrated outdoor destinations in the southeastern United States, with the southern trailhead of the nationally recognized Fiery Gizzard Trail just off the northeast corner of the tract. The build site sits on the bluff edge above the canyon, the sound of Little Gizzard Creek and Foster Falls carries up from the gorge below, and the ancient sandstone climbing walls across the canyon can be seen across the gorge. Water and tap are installed on the property. Power is established at the build site. Soils have been preliminarily tested, with results indicating the site should support a 4+ bedroom home. For the buyer who has spent years looking for private, canyon-edge land with direct access to world-class outdoor recreation in Tennessee, this is that place. Brokers Comment: "After more than fifteen years of brokering unique land across Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas, I have not come across a property that brings together this particular set of qualities in one place. The bluff position above Fiery Gizzard Canyon is something you feel the moment you stand there. The land opens up toward the canyon, the sounds of the creek and the falls rise from the gorge, and across the canyon you can watch rock climbers working the sandstone walls. For a buyer who knows what theyre looking for, this is the end of the search." Land: The 65-acre tract stretches from approximately 1,400 feet of frontage along Hwy 150 westward to the bluff above Fiery Gizzard Canyon, where roughly 950 feet of canyon-edge bluff defines the propertys western boundary. The interior is predominantly level to gently rolling forested plateau and is private, quiet, and well-screened throughout. The land transitions from accessible highway frontage to a dramatic bluff edge, giving the property both strong road exposure and seclusion at the build site. The build site sits on the bluff edge overlooking Fiery Gizzard Canyon with north, west, and southwest canyon exposure. From this position the canyon opens toward the gorge, the sounds of Little Gizzard Creek and Foster Falls carry up from the gorge floor, and the sandstone climbing walls can be seen across the canyon. The land along the western boundary is part of Fiery Gizzard State Park, which the State of Tennessee dedicated in 2025 to protect the trail, the falls, and the surrounding forestland. The property also carries Green Belt tax status under Tennessees Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act; buyers should independently verify current tax classification, amounts, and any potential rollback taxes associated with a change in use. Structures: No existing structures on the property. The build site is a clean slate. Preliminary soil work supports a 4+ bedroom septic system, with power already established and water and tap installed on the property. A high-intensity soils study has not yet been completed. Water Features: A spring-fed stream winds through the interior, crossing the path to the build site; its fern-lined banks are a quiet discovery tucked inside an already remarkable piece of land. Little Gizzard Creek runs through the bottom of Fiery Gizzard Canyon below the western boundary of the property. The sound of the creek, and Foster Falls just to the north, carries up to the bluff edge. The creek and canyon are part of the Fiery Gizzard State Park system and contribute directly to the wild, immersive character of the build site experience. Utilities: Power is established at the build site. Water and tap are installed on the property. Access: The property has approximately 1,400 feet of frontage along Hwy 150, providing a straightforward location for a new driveway directly off the highway to the build site, or use of the established easement road that hugs the southern boundary of the property. The combination of strong highway frontage and a private, forested interior gives the property both easy access and genuine seclusion. Location: The Bluff at Foster Falls is located on Hwy 150 in Sequatchie, Marion County, Tennessee, within the South Cumberland Plateau. The Foster Falls trailhead and campground are immediately adjacent to the property. Chattanooga is approximately 4550 minutes to the south, offering a major metro market with airport access, dining, healthcare, and full amenities. The Fiery Gizzard Trail, Foster Falls, and the broader plateau recreational corridor draw hikers, rock climbers, and backcountry campers from across the Southeast year-round, placing this property at the center of one of Tennessees most naturally spectacular and increasingly sought-after regions. Investment Potential: Bluff land adjoining a state park on the Cumberland Plateau is genuinely scarce. The combination of canyon-edge position, direct trail adjacency, established utility infrastructure, preliminary septic findings, and the growing national profile of the Foster Falls and Fiery Gizzard corridor makes The Bluff at Foster Falls a property that stands well apart from anything else currently available in this market. Whether the vision is a private mountain retreat, a legacy family build, or a long-term land hold in one of Tennessees most distinctive natural corridors, this property offers a set of attributes that is difficult to replicate. All information contained herein is believed to be accurate and has been provided in good faith; however, it is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. Statements regarding adjacent state park land reflect current public status as of the date of this document and are not a representation or warranty as to future use, designation, or boundaries, which are subject to change by the State of Tennessee. Soils information is based on a preliminary finding only; a high-intensity soils study has not been completed. Prospective buyers are encouraged to independently verify all information, including but not limited to acreage, improvements, utilities, soils and septic capacity, access and easements, zoning and permitted uses, taxes and tax classification including any rollback exposure, adjacent land status, and any views or sight-lines from the property. Any decision to purchase should be based on the buyers own due diligence and not solely on the information presented. Overview and Facts: 65 acres of private wooded plateau and bluff land in Marion County, Tennessee Build site positioned on the bluff edge above Fiery Gizzard Canyon with north, west, and southwest canyon exposure Approximately 950 of bluff frontage above the canyon Approximately 1,400 of frontage along Hwy 150 Adjoins Fiery Gizzard State Park, dedicated as a standalone Tennessee State Park in October 2025 to protect the Fiery Gizzard Trail, Foster Falls, and surrounding forestland (Tennessee State Parks, tnstateparks dot com) Fiery Gizzard Trail southern trailhead just off the NE corner of the property Foster Falls, a nationally recognized 60-foot waterfall, is audible from the bluff Sandstone rock climbing walls visible across the canyon Power established at the build site; water and tap installed on the property Preliminary soils testing supports a 4+ bedroom septic system; high-intensity study not yet completed Green Belt tax status (buyer to verify current classification and any rollback exposure) Driveway access off Hwy 150