Frequently Asked Questions

WindRiver is about 15-20 minutes from West Knoxville (Turkey Creek area), 15 minutes from the Knoxville Airport, and 35 minutes from Downtown Knoxville.

WindRiver spans nearly 700 acres with approximately five miles of shoreline along the pristine waters of Tellico Lake.

Yes, very! Tellico Lake is over 16,000 acres of sparkling stream-fed water originating from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

The comfortable temperate climate is a major attraction to many considering moving to Tennessee, especially if you enjoy migrating south for vacation. Near the East Tennessee lakes and Knoxville, you can enjoy perfect vacation weather almost all year round with warm summers and mild winters.

There are two mandatory memberships for WindRiver residents which incur the following fees:

1. The WindRiver Community Association currently has an annual assessment fee of $1,855 per year. Other fees may apply depending on the neighborhood and the presence of vacant homesites.
2. The WindRiver Club Social Membership for residents is $295 per month.

Championship Golf Memberships are optional and are available for an additional fee.

Our homesites can range anywhere from the $300’s – $1 Million+, depending on the location.

Tennessee is a NO income tax state. Tennessee’s state government also recently repealed the interest and dividends tax.

The property taxes at WindRiver are (as of 2024):
$1.7683/$100 of Assessed Value*
*Assessed Value being 25% of Appraised Value
How to Calculate

If you live in the Highlands Park section of the WindRiver community, we take care of your landscaping as part of your residence agreement.

For other areas, landscaping services are available for an additional fee through WindRiver Landscaping.

Of course! WindRiver’s concierges and agents specialize in assisting you with finding the best homesite, floor plan, and home builder for your exact needs.

We do require you to use a WindRiver-approved builder. Our builder partners have years of experience and a broad portfolio of successful projects. Discover our incredible builder partners here!

No. At this time, WindRiver does not offer condos or townhomes.

Yes, we have model homes and homes under construction you can explore during your visit.

Typically, WindRiver does have existing homes for sale. Ask one of our concierges or agents about available homes and homesites!

WindRiver’s property has permission to build up to 1,200 units, but we’ve planned for only 900-1,100 total units.

No. WindRiver is an active lifestyle community, so there are no age restrictions in the community. The whole family is welcome here.

Yes! Our homeowners enjoy boating, golfing, hiking, tennis, water aerobics, pickleball, and much more.

Yes, WindRiver is a fully-gated lakefront and golf community.

WindRiver is home to around 200+* residents and growing.

*As of August 2021

For more information about Golf Memberships, including pricing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Pro-Shop at 865-988-1864. You can also contact us today using our contact form.

The WindRiver Golf Course and Marina are semi-private. Both are available to the public and members, but our resident members enjoy exclusive perks.