About Sequatchie County, TN

Over the past few years land in Tennessee has become a very sought after part of the real estate industry. My husband and I have been visiting this area of southeastern Tennessee for over 12 years. Dunlap is just a short 30 minute drive to Chattanooga Tennessee which has been voted one of the best 50 places to live by National Geographic Magazine.

Dunlap Tennessee is the fastest growing town per capita in the state of Tennessee, is an obvious example of rural achievement. Nestled in the center of the Sequatchie Valley, the charming community of Dunlap boasts low moderate climate, affordable cost of living, low real estate taxes, no income state tax and extraordinary hospitality. Southeastern Tennessee's Sequathie Valley is one of the most unique valleys in the world; one of only two 'rift valleys,' the other being the Great Victoria Valley in Africa (Southeast Tennessee Tourism, 2004).

Attractions such as the Dunlap Coke Ovens, , Lookout Mountain, Southern Belle Riverboat, Ruby Falls at Lookout Mountain, Tennessee Aquarium (my childrens favorite place to see) and the Appalachian Trail bring thousands of people to the area, as do events like the Riverbend Festival, World's Longest Yard Sale and the O.K. Hege Memorial Horse Show. Come explore the area's outdoor activities which include hang gliding, bass fishing, mountain climbing, canoeing, hunting, cave expeditions and within minutes from Dunlap TN discover some of the best state parks in the east. Our family's favorite state park to visit every year is Fall Creek Falls Tennessee.

If you are considering moving to the Tennessee area give me a call, I would love to talk to you about the Chattanooga area and all that it has to offer.

Contact me by email at Kari@KariBattaglia.com. Need information fast, call me direct at 941-270-1851. I am currently accepting referrals.

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Kari A. Battaglia, GRI - Realtor®, Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - 331 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 - 941-270-1851 direct - 941-484-9715 - office 800-969-1990 toll free - Kari@KariBattaglia.com

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Our family visits Fall Creek Falls TN every year. We love it here. Fall Creek Falls is approximately 20,000 acres and is located on the edge of the Cumberland Plateau. The park has many gorges, streams, several waterfalls one of which is 256 tall and is said the be the tallest waterfall in the eastern United States and Southern Magazine has voted Fall Creek Falls the best state park in the Southeastern United States. It is about a 11 hour drive from Venice Florida and our family visits Fall Creek Falls annually.

Me by the Fall Creek Falls tallest waterfall in the winter time (brrr, it is cold out here).

Contact Kari A. Battaglia, licensed Realtor® in Venice Florida at 941-270-1851 to list your property for sale or to help you in your search for property in the Venice FL area, which include Venice Florida, Englewood Florida, Nokomis Florida, Laurel Florida, and Osprey Florida. We currently have available properties in the Dunlap Tennessee area and have Tennessee land for sale.

Contact me by email at Kari@KariBattaglia.com. Need information fast, call me direct at 941-270-1851. I am currently accepting referrals.

Copyright© 2008 By Kari A. Battaglia, All Rights Reserved.

Kari A. Battaglia, GRI - Realtor®, Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - 331 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 - 941-270-1851 direct - 941-484-9715 - office 800-969-1990 toll free - Kari@KariBattaglia.com

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Finding the proper self storage facility to house your personal possesions is an important task and one that should not be taken lightly. Things you need to consider when choosing a self storage facility are most importantly the security and amenities such as:

For those of you with self storage needs in the Dunlap Tennessee area please consider using my husband's business, Storage Depot. My husband, Doug Battaglia, has been in the self storage industry since 1995 and is dedicated to providing state of the art storage facilities for his customers.

About Storage Depot

The Storage Depot prides itself on offering it's customrs a wide array of value-enhanced services. Storage Depot offers two convenient locations in Dunlap, a comprehensive line of moving and packing supplies, 24 hour access, climate and non climate controlled units, free use of dollies and carts, and no moving out charges.

Dunlap, TN (North)
Storage Depot in Dunlap, Tennessee (1/2 hour north of Chattanooga) was opened in January 2001. It is located just 2 miles north Of Hwy 111 on Hwy 127. This site offers A/C, Non-A/C units, Boat, Car and RV space and Moving Supplies

Dunlap, TN (South)
Valley Self Storage, Dunlap's #1 Self Valley Self Storage facility was acquired in March 2007. It is located one mile south of the Sequatchie Valley High School. This site offers A/C, Non A/C units and moving supplies

Click here for more photos of the above facilities.

Contact Kari A. Battaglia, licensed Realtor® in Venice Florida at 941-270-1851 to list your property for sale or to help you in your search for property in the Venice FL area, which include Venice Florida, Englewood Florida, Nokomis Florida, Laurel Florida, and Osprey Florida. We currently have available properties in the Dunlap Tennessee area and have Tennessee land for sale.

Contact me by email at Kari@KariBattaglia.com. Need information fast, call me direct at 941-270-1851. I am currently accepting referrals.

Copyright© 2008 By Kari A. Battaglia, All Rights Reserved.

Kari A. Battaglia, GRI
Realtor®, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
331 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-270-1851 direct
941-484-9715 office
800-969-1990 toll free
Kari@KariBattaglia.com

www.KariBattaglia.com
www.VeniceAreaHomesBlog.com
www.FloridaMoves.com/Kari.Battaglia

For familys that are moving or relocating and need storage space, here are some valuable tips to help you in your search for the right storage facility.

Some facilities make it a practice to move you in at a low rate only to raise the rent a few months later. Before you decide to rent, ask the manager about the rate guarantee.

If at all possible, visit a storage facility the day after a rainstorm and ask to see the actual unit you would be renting. Once inside, check for puddles or leaks. Most facilities are not responsible for water damage to your goods.

Businesses pay a premium for office space and often use an extra office as a storage room. Renting a storage unit can "free up" a new meeting room or allow a business to expand without moving.

Minimal set-up fees for pest-control and locks are normal to the storage industry; not paying a small fee upon move-in probably indicates a lack of service. Many facilities still charge a security deposit or a reservation fee, these fees can easily add up to over $30 which the customer may not discover until they are ready to sign up. Be sure to ask over the phone if there are any "hidden charges." Paying a set up fee for pest control, maintenance, and a lock is fine. If there is no charge, this means that they are probably not doing proper maintenance.

Most people rent more space then is necessary. A two bedroom house with 1,200 square feet will fit into a 10'x10'x10' storage unit (without appliances). When checking for prices, ask how tall the ceilings are. The newer facilities are 9 to 10 feet high. This allows more cubic feet, thus allowing you to stack your items higher.

It is important to insure your property. Ask the manager if storage insurance is available. If a storage facility sells you insurance, they may have a financial interest in doing so. Ask where you can purchase it direct or check with your homeowner's insurance company for a rider policy.

Storage can help everyone get organized and have the space they were meant to enjoy. See how storage can help your business or household!

Information provided by www.storagedepot.biz, Storage Depot, my husband's mini storage business in Dunlap Tennessee.

Contact Kari A. Battaglia, licensed Realtor® in Venice Florida at 941-270-1851 to list your property for sale or to help you in your search for property in the Venice FL area, which include Venice Florida, Englewood Florida, Nokomis Florida, Laurel Florida, and Osprey Florida. We currently have available properties in the Dunlap Tennessee area and have Tennessee land for sale.

Contact me by email at Kari@KariBattaglia.com. Need information fast, call me direct at 941-270-1851. I am currently accepting referrals.

Copyright© 2008 By Kari A. Battaglia, All Rights Reserved.

Kari A. Battaglia, GRI
Realtor®, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
331 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-270-1851 direct
941-484-9715 office
800-969-1990 toll free
Kari@KariBattaglia.com

www.KariBattaglia.com
www.VeniceAreaHomesBlog.com
www.FloridaMoves.com/Kari.Battaglia

Ketner's Mill is one of the annual country fairs in the Chattanooga area. The fair make for a very enjoyable day.

I did not make it to Ketner's Mill fair, but several friends did. James Hicks is one who made the trip to Sequatchie and had a fun time with his family. James mentioned that the festival seemed smaller this year.

James was gracious enough to give permission to post some of his photos from the fair. You can see his slide show on Flikr.

Ketner's Mill

The view at Ketner's Mill fair.

Horse pulling the surghum press.

Blacksmith at Ketner's Mill.

Bread Basket, one of vendors at Ketner's Mill.

Thanks to James Hicks for sharing his photos.

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