Rhea County is located between Chattanooga and Knoxville, with Chattanooga being less than an hour˙s drive and Knoxville being under two hours˙ drive. The county is less than a day˙s drive from the entire East Coast market, as well as many of the primary Midwestern United States markets.
Nestled between the Cumberland Mountains and the Tennessee River, with a temperate climate, diversified economy, low crime rate, and good schools, Rhea County combines all that is great about small town life with the convenience of nearby cities Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and Atlanta.
Rhea County is ideally positioned to provide recreational opportunities to its residents, but without a doubt, Watts Bar and Chickamauga Lakes are the most used recreational opportunities. Fishing, boating, water skiing, and swimming provide recreation for visitors from all over the United States.
The mountains along Rhea County's western edge provide plenty of opportunities for hiking, camping, even kayaking. Pocket Wilderness areas, owned and protected by Bowater Southern, Woodlands Division, provide spectacular vistas west of both Dayton and Spring City.
