John Thompson

John Thompson

Principal Broker / Owner License ID: 337866

I am John Thompson, the Principal Broker and Owner of Why The Smokies, LLC, the gateway to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. My academic background includes a degree in Economics/Finance and studies in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics. I am happily married to my wife Cheryl, who is also a licensed Realtor, and I proudly served as a military veteran. My passion lies in assisting investors with buying and selling high-cash flow, short-term, overnight rental properties, helping clients find profitable investment opportunities in the beautiful Smoky Mountains region.

ACTIVE LISTINGS

SOLD LISTINGS

3505 Mountain Tyme WAY, Sevierville, TN 37862
1/60 60

$1,552,000

Sold on 12/19/2025

Single Family Home

$1,690,000

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,358 SqFt

3505 Mountain Tyme WAY, Sevierville, TN 37862

This beautiful, fully furnished cabin by Southland Log Homes exudes luxury with its custom furnishings and finishes. Cab...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

8.2%
3505 Mountain Tyme Way WAY, Sevierville, TN 37862
1/26 26

$1,500,000

Sold on 04/12/2021

Single Family Home

$1,390,000

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,358 SqFt

3505 Mountain Tyme Way WAY, Sevierville, TN 37862

Fabulous Rental Cabin, only 20 minutes from downtown Pigeon Forge with 5 bedrooms, great views and income revenue in Wea...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

7.9%
125 Fence Rail Gap Rd, Walland, TN 37886
1/57 57

$1,390,000

Sold on 11/08/2023

Single Family Home

$1,390,000

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,529 SqFt

125 Fence Rail Gap Rd, Walland, TN 37886

125 Fence Rail Gap: an escape to the ''Quiet Side'' of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in the Walland/Townsend, a...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

1523 Starwood WAY, Sevierville, TN 37862
1/42 42

$940,000

Sold on 08/28/2023

Single Family Home

$1,080,000

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,410 SqFt

1523 Starwood WAY, Sevierville, TN 37862

Newly constructed Pool House with Gunite in-ground Pool! 3-bedroom log chalet style house fully furnished, turn-key read...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

13.0%
105 Brae CT, Maryville, TN 37801
1/49 49

$725,000

Sold on 10/11/2022

Single Family Home

$765,000

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,695 SqFt

105 Brae CT, Maryville, TN 37801

Located in the lovely Tellico Lake community of Harbour Place on Lake Tellico, is this spacious, 4-bedroom custom built ...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

5.2%
1669 Hidden Hills Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
1/39 39

$635,000

Sold on 02/10/2026

Single Family Home

$678,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,535 SqFt

1669 Hidden Hills Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Investors Jewel or Permanent Residence! Turnkey Ready! Fully furnished 3-bedroom, 2 full bath log cabin with 2-car Garag...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

6.3%
1669 Hidden Hills Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
1/40 40

$627,000

Sold on 09/24/2021

Single Family Home

$625,000

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,608 SqFt

1669 Hidden Hills Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

This log home has been a private home since day built and has a two car garage. Stamped concrete driveway, pretty litt...

Listed by Realty Executives Associates

0.3%
135 Lakeside Trace, Townsend, TN 37882
1/49 49

$599,000

Sold on 06/12/2023

Single Family Home

$599,000

2 Beds 3 Baths 2,276 SqFt

135 Lakeside Trace, Townsend, TN 37882

Dreaming of living in the Smokies? We may have the home for you. Nestled in Laurel Valley you will find this home offers...

Listed by Selling Tennessee Real Estate

2336 Waterfall WAY, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
1/27 27

$575,000

Sold on 02/20/2021

Single Family Home

$575,000

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,173 SqFt

2336 Waterfall WAY, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Three bedroom/three bath, with 4th bedroom in spacious loft, located just a few blocks off the Parkway in the heart of ...

Listed by Key Mountain Realty, LLC

6813 Resolute Rd. Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918
1/40 40

$575,000

Sold on 06/06/2022

Single Family Home

$605,500

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,362 SqFt

6813 Resolute Rd. Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

Wonderful, quite and desirable tree-lined neighborhood with private backyard. Many upgrades, including flooring and appl...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

5.0%
1117 Laurel Ave #203, Knoxville, TN 37916
1/12 12

$569,000

Sold on 11/12/2021

Condo

$539,000

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,434 SqFt

1117 Laurel Ave #203, Knoxville, TN 37916

First new condos in Fort Sanders since 2002. Modern aesthetics and luxury finishes come together near UT overlooking Do...

Listed by ReMax Real Estate Ten

5.6%
805 Kingfisher St, Maryville, TN 37801
1/25 25

$560,000

Sold on 08/15/2022

Single Family Home

$559,900

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,973 SqFt

805 Kingfisher St, Maryville, TN 37801

Beautiful home in Maryville City's Morganton Reserve! This open-concept home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, bonus room ...

Listed by Realty Executives Associates

386 Laurel Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
1/25 25

$549,000

Sold on 05/01/2026

Single Family Home

$549,900

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,316 SqFt

386 Laurel Rd, Townsend, TN 37882

Brand New Mountain Escape - thoughtfully designed for comfort, beauty, and connection to nature. <br> <br>Experience the...

Listed by LeConte Realty, LLC

0.2%
813 Stonegate WAY, Townsend, TN 37882
1/48 48

$545,000

Sold on 01/05/2024

Single Family Home

$549,000

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,394 SqFt

813 Stonegate WAY, Townsend, TN 37882

Whether you are looking for a SHORT TERM RENTAL, WEEKEND GET AWAY, or PERMANENT HOME, this fully furnished meticulously...

Listed by Realty Executives Associates

0.7%
3064 Clear Fork Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
1/49 49

$540,000

Sold on 04/21/2026

Single Family Home

$568,000

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,331 SqFt

3064 Clear Fork Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862

Welcome to Lyle's Clear View Cabin, nestled in the heart of lovely Wears Valley. Top 5% of Airbnb vacation rentals natio...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

4.9%
1808 Bobwhite DR, Maryville, TN 37803
1/41 41

$419,500

Sold on 10/17/2022

Single Family Home

$427,500

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,096 SqFt

1808 Bobwhite DR, Maryville, TN 37803

Welcome to this remarkable Maryville City HOME! This home has been fully remodeled and is equipped with brand new floori...

Listed by ReMax First

1.9%
2010 Ponderosa LN, Maryville, TN 37803
1/35 35

$400,000

Sold on 12/30/2020

Single Family Home

$425,000

5 Beds 3 Baths 3,285 SqFt

2010 Ponderosa LN, Maryville, TN 37803

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO LIVE IN PRESTIGIOUS HERITAGE HILLS SUBDIVISION AT A GREAT PRICE! TURN-KEY,DESIGNER-INSPIRED BRICK...

Listed by Realty Executives Associates

5.9%
2418 Drake St, Maryville, TN 37801
1/21 21

$399,900

Sold on 12/30/2020

Single Family Home

$399,900

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,964 SqFt

2418 Drake St, Maryville, TN 37801

Prepare to be impressed as you enter this gorgeous 4 bed/3bath 2-story home with soaring ceilings, an open floor plan an...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

2816 Donielle DR, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
1/29 29

$385,000

Sold on 05/07/2021

Single Family Home

$385,000

5 Beds 3 Baths 3,408 SqFt

2816 Donielle DR, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871

Super Spacious is what comes to mind with this really charming 2 story home on a HUGE lot in Ashley Oaks Subdivision. Th...

Listed by Crye-Leike Realtors

348 Rainbow CIR, Townsend, TN 37882
1/29 29

$380,000

Sold on 11/30/2023

Single Family Home

$425,000

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,388 SqFt

348 Rainbow CIR, Townsend, TN 37882

Lovely, private cul-de-sac cabin with view of Rich Mountain located in the ''Quiet Side of the Smokies'' in Townsend, TN...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

10.6%
309 Laurel Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
1/29 29

$325,000

Sold on 04/26/2021

Single Family Home

$325,000

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,000 SqFt

309 Laurel Rd, Townsend, TN 37882

McDougal Brothers custom built 2 BD / 2 BA home bordering Nature Preserve in rear of property in Lovely Laurel Valley: a...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

337 Sandy LN, Townsend, TN 37882
1/35 35

$310,000

Sold on 01/13/2022

Single Family Home

$325,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,900 SqFt

337 Sandy LN, Townsend, TN 37882

Very Rare Gem! In the Heart of Townsend! Amazing Location! Spectacular MTN views! Amenities Galore within walking dista...

Listed by Realty Executives Associates

4.6%
2256 Citico Rd, Vonore, TN 37885
1/36 36

$299,000

Sold on 03/03/2023

Single Family Home

$299,000

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,786 SqFt

2256 Citico Rd, Vonore, TN 37885

Well maintained log built home in the lovely historic mountain community of Broken Arrow Resort across from trout stocke...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

1307 McAdams Ave, Maryville, TN 37804
1/25 25

$285,000

Sold on 11/26/2024

Single Family Home

$287,900

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,080 SqFt

1307 McAdams Ave, Maryville, TN 37804

A wonderfully renovated home located in the desirable Maryville City limits. Built in 1988, you'll have peace of mind kn...

Listed by United Real Estate Solutions

1.0%
237 Stratford Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920
1/38 38

$255,000

Sold on 07/12/2021

Single Family Home

$239,900

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,848 SqFt

237 Stratford Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920

Lovely, well-kept 2 bedroom Basement Ranch (built with 3rd bedroom) home in South Knox with beautiful fenced rear yard (...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

6.3%
Fence Rail Gap Rd, Walland, TN 37886
1/39 39

$225,000

Sold on 02/10/2021

Vacant Land

$234,900

5.97 Acres

Fence Rail Gap Rd, Walland, TN 37886

Buyer must verify all info for accuracy. 5.97 acre gated property is true private, mountain, luxury, land, and has an en...

Listed by United Real Estate Solutions

4.2%
534 Three Point Rd. Rd, Vonore, TN 37885
1/9 9

$198,500

Sold on 05/11/2022

Single Family Home

$198,500

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,404 SqFt

534 Three Point Rd. Rd, Vonore, TN 37885

Looking for privacy? Come see this site built home on 6.5 acres with no restrictions. It is abundant with wildlife and c...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

452 & 454 Mt. John Loop, Townsend, TN 37882
1/8 8

$165,000

Sold on 09/14/2022

Vacant Land

$165,000

6.98 Acres

452 & 454 Mt. John Loop, Townsend, TN 37882

Long range mountain views in prestigious Kinzel Springs. Private, gated community with stocked lake and picnic pavilion...

Listed by Century 21 Legacy

145 Westwing Cave Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
1/7 7

$117,500

Sold on 07/07/2023

Vacant Land

$125,000

1.48 Acres

145 Westwing Cave Rd, Townsend, TN 37882

This beautiful, wooded, partially cleared. 1.48 acre property is ready to build your permanent residence or Vacation Ren...

Listed by United Real Estate Solutions

6.0%
Stonegate WAY, Townsend, TN 37882
1/19 19

$115,000

Sold on 04/25/2022

Vacant Land

$125,000

0.79 Acres

Stonegate WAY, Townsend, TN 37882

Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautiful piece of land in desired Townsend TN! Build your dream home and or cabin ...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

8.0%
267 Cobblestone Way, Townsend, TN 37882
1/14 14

$65,000

Sold on 12/19/2023

Vacant Land

$69,900

0.5 Acres

267 Cobblestone Way, Townsend, TN 37882

One of very few Stonegate lots still available. Mountain View. Lot 26 has Underground Elec, Utility Water, 2 BR septic ...

Listed by CENTURY 21 Legacy

7.0%
Cobblestone WAY, Townsend, TN 37882
1/4 4

$49,000

Sold on 04/09/2021

Vacant Land

$49,000

0.81 Acres

Cobblestone WAY, Townsend, TN 37882

Build your mountain cabin for a weekend escape and/or short-term rent income opportunity. Lovely wooded lot with utiliti...

Listed by Why The Smokies, LLC

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