WATER VALLEY, Tenn. (WKRN) —The town sign might need a little sprucing up, butif you’re looking for an affordable town to call your own,one littleMiddle Tennessee townjust mightbe your saving grace.
The former town ofWater Valleyis a placetravelersmight havestumbleduponwhile driving to the Duck River or after making a wrong turn in Maury County, but this sleepy little town has gained national attentionasTennessee’s very ownSchitt’sCreek.
Located roughly an hour southwest of Nashville, Water Valley sits on seven acres of land and hasan estimatedpopulation of 20, according tothelisting agent.The asking pricegives Nashville’s real estate market a run for its money, listed at just $725,000.
Christa Swartz with Fathom Realty said the town’sfourownersmade the call to sell WaterValley, but not to just anyone. They are looking for someone who will preserve the town’s rich historyand restore its charm.
“They would love to get it in the hands of somebody who knowsthe potential, who would really do it right, and honor the historyand the area and just make it a beautiful destination for people to come out to,” Swartzsaid.
Meanwhile, Hollywoodfilmmakershave tried toconvincethe owners otherwise, insisting it has star-studded potential.
“Oh my word,” Swartz began whenaskedabout the interest she’s received.“I’ve had a couple of different televisionshows call and I have oneon my phone rightnow I have to return after I finish talking to you–movies and television shows that would like to buy the whole little town to make it like a set for a show, probably because of the success ofSchitt’sCreek. We are not interested in letting it kind of turn into that. The owners are really hoping it becomes part of Tennessee’spast, present, andfuture.”
The town is no longer incorporated. It’snow considered part of Williamsportandis surrounded by the waters ofLeiper’sCreek.Driving into town, visitorsare greeted bygreenpastureswith cattleand livestock.
“It’s just like you’re going back in time,” said Swartz. “The four stores that are still standing there and the old trade barn are what was there 100 yearsago,and they have not been renovated in such a waythat they’ve changed at all. It’s just incredible.”
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As the hunt continues for the perfect owner, Swartz envisions a future WaterValley wherepeople can unwind withan old-fashioned soda or ice cream shop, sip coffee, andperuse antiques and artisan goods.
“I think until I get it sold, I’m going to continue to get calls from Hollywood and Las Vegas–folks that are saying this is perfect, let us have it! And the sellers just don’t want.”
The location makes for a convenient day trip for mostTennesseans,its charm just might make visitorswant to staylonger,making it the perfect spot for a motel.
For more information on the property or to find out if you’re the perfect buyer, click here.
