Hunter, TN

Tucked northeast of Elizabethton in Carter County, Hunter is an unincorporated community that locals often call Stoney Creek. The setting is simple and scenic, bounded by the Watauga River to the south and the wooded slopes of Holston Mountain to the north. Most homes and small farms sit along Tennessee Route 91, giving the area a quiet country atmosphere with a quick, direct drive into Elizabethton and Johnson City.

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Local students attend Carter County public schools, and higher education is close at hand with Northeast State Community College just down the road in Elizabethton. Residents enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, from world-class fly fishing along the river to hiking trails in the Cherokee National Forest. It is a welcoming mountain valley community for anyone looking for extra space, beautiful scenery, and everyday convenience.