Land for Sale - Flowing Well Rd, Spencer, TN, Mooneyham, TN 38585 - 20367.0 acres

A Rare Tennessee Landholding of Extraordinary Scale

Flowing Well Rd, Spencer, TN, Mooneyham, TN | Lat/Lng:  35.8021, -85.3166

$50,000,000
20367 ac.
08/26/2026
ACTIVE
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Description

A Tennessee Property That Exists at a Different Scale There are large properties. And then there are properties whose scale fundamentally changes the conversation. Tennessee Timberlands encompasses 20,367± nearly contiguous acres on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau — a landholding of a magnitude rarely, if ever, offered in the state. Held by the current ownership for more than 67 years, the property represents an increasingly uncommon combination of scale, continuity, natural resources, and a desirable location. Its size creates possibilities that simply do not exist on conventional landholdings: • Long-term timber and natural-resource income • Conservation and stewardship opportunities • Recreational and hospitality potential • Residential and destination-oriented uses • Strategic land investment and portfolio diversification • The ability to shape the future for a meaningful portion of this part of the state Tennessee Timberlands is not simply a large property. It is a large piece of Tennessee. "A Rare Investment Opportunity in a Growing Tennessee" Tennessee Timberlands occupies an unusually strategic position in the state. Distinctly positioned in the heart of Tennessee, Wall Tract is strategically located within 1.5 hours of three of the state’s largest and most desirable cities: Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. The property is situated between Crossville and Sparta, with portions of the tract only 15± minutes from Crossville and the I-40 interchange. It includes more than one mile of U.S. Highway 70 frontage plus a significant amount of county road frontage throughout the property. While its landscape feels expansive and secluded, Tennessee Timberlands remains remarkably connected. Tennessee has become one of the country's most compelling places to live, work, invest, and build. Population growth, business investment, lifestyle migration, and the state's natural amenities continue to increase demand for land in desirable areas. Tennessee Timberlands sits directly within this broader story. The region is experiencing increased interest from people seeking the lifestyle, natural beauty, and quality of life associated with Middle and East Tennessee. The property offers an unusual combination of: Scale + accessibility + natural resources + recreational appeal + future optionality. For an investor, that combination is particularly meaningful. Tennessee Timberlands provides the opportunity to diversify beyond traditional financial assets with a tangible, income-producing land asset positioned in one of Tennessee's most desirable and increasingly sought-after regions. "The Cumberland Plateau — A Landscape Defined by Character" The Cumberland Plateau gives the Wall Tract its distinctive identity. The property is characterized by broad, usable plateau lands, generally averaging approximately 1,800 feet in elevation, interspersed with dramatic hollows, ridgelines, river corridors, and steep-sided canyons. The result is a landscape that is both functional and visually compelling. Much of the property consists of gently rolling terrain that lends itself to practical land management and a range of potential future uses. Elsewhere, the landscape changes dramatically — falling away into hollows and river canyons and creating exceptional views across the surrounding state-owned parks. The terrain is diverse without sacrificing usability. That balance is one of Tennessee Timberland's defining characteristics. "More Than 20,000 Acres of Possibility" At this scale, the property becomes more than a collection of individual attributes. Its size creates options. A future owner can think beyond a single use and instead consider a long-term land strategy incorporating multiple components of value. "Existing Value - Actively managed timberlands provide an established natural-resource platform and income stream." Natural Capital - Extensive waterways, forests, wildlife habitat, and varied terrain contribute significant ecological and recreational value. Future Optionality - The property's location within a growing region creates potential for carefully considered higher and better uses over time. Future opportunities will come knocking. Legacy Value - A contiguous landholding of this magnitude can be stewarded, conserved, developed, or strategically positioned for generations. The greatest asset may ultimately be the flexibility created by the property's scale. "A Remarkable Relationship with Protected Lands" Few private properties of this magnitude can claim Tennessee Timberland's relationship to surrounding protected landscapes. The property sits within an exceptional concentration of conservation, state, and recreational lands, including: • Fall Creek Falls State Park • Bridgestone Nature Reserve at Chestnut Mountain • Virgin Falls State Natural Area • Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park • Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness Wildlife Management Area Together, these 65,000± acres of state-owned lands position Tennessee Timberlands within a landscape that is unusually defined by conservation and outdoor recreation. "Thirty Miles of Water — A Property Defined by Its Rivers and Creeks" The property contains more than 30 miles of documented river, creek, branch, and tributary frontage, creating an extensive network of natural corridors across the property. Among the most significant is more than 5.5 miles of Caney Fork River frontage, including areas where both sides of the river are part of the property with Pilot Falls adding another distinctive natural feature. Additional waterways include: • White Oak Creek • Pokepatch Creek • Mud Branch • West Fork Creek • Clifty Creek • Big Lost Creek • Little Lost Creek • Lost Creek • Numerous additional branches and tributaries These waterways contribute to the property's scenic, ecological, recreational, and long-term land value. "Timberland with an Established Income Platform" Tennessee Timberlands is not speculative land sitting idle. It is an actively managed timberland property, providing an established natural-resource operation and a meaningful source of income. The timber resource gives the property an existing economic foundation while allowing a future owner to consider opportunities beyond timber alone. This creates an attractive investment profile: Income today. Optionality tomorrow. Long-term value throughout. OVERVIEW BULLETS • Landmark holding on the Cumberland Plateau encompassing approximately 20,367± acres across Cumberland, Van Buren, and White Counties, Tennessee • Borders tens of thousands of acres of state and protected lands, including Fall Creek Falls State Park, Bridgestone Nature Reserve at Chestnut Mountain, and Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness Wildlife Management Area • In the middle of Tennessee’s top three thriving cities – just 1.5 hours to Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga • A legacy ownership – Has been in the current ownership since 1959 – generational opportunity • Multi-age timber stands under ongoing, active management provide income stream • Extensive river and creek frontage, including: o 5.5+ miles of Caney Fork River frontage, including Pilot Falls o 2.25± miles of White Oak Creek o 2± miles of Pokepatch Creek o 2± miles of Mud Branch o 3.25± miles of West Fork Creek o 4.2± miles of Clifty Creek, including wide, scenic stretches bordered by mature hardwoods and steep wooded terrain o 5± miles of Big Lost Creek, including both sides in portions o 1.1± miles of Little Lost Creek o 0.8± miles of Lost Creek o 0.66± mile of Gastens Branch o 0.66± mile of Dark Hollow Branch o 0.75± mile of Suggs Branch • Varied Cumberland Plateau terrain ranging from predominately level plateau country at approximately 1,800 feet in elevation to steep hollows, ridges, and wooded slopes • Scenic relationship to dramatic Mill Hollow on adjoining state land • More than one mile of frontage on U.S. Highway 70 plus miles and miles of county road frontage • Approximately 15 minutes to Crossville and the I-40 interchange • Less than 15 minutes to Crossville Memorial Airport, offering general aviation and FBO services and a 5,418-foot runway • Rare opportunity to acquire private land at a scale

Details

CountyVan Buren
Zipcode38585
Property Type OneTimberland
Property Type TwoUndeveloped Land
Property Type ThreeRiverfront Property
BrokerageThe Wings Group, LLC
Brokerage Linkwingsgroupllc.com
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Elliott Jr.
The Wings Group, LLC
(423) 364-2092
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