Few places in the world are as welcoming as the Cumberland Plateau. The people are warm and friendly, the climate offers distinctive seasonal change, trails for horses, hikers and bikers abound, and estate-sized homesites overlooking the dramatic Tennessee terrain offer an affordable alternative to the expensive mountain-top properties just east of us in North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains.

Recognizing the natural beauty and benefits of this region, JEDD was established in 2005 to help introduce Fentress County and the Cumberland Plateau to the rest of the nation. We combine a family tradition of sustainable economic development that stretches back more than 100 years with the development expertise of those who fell in love with the land.

Our vision is to make the Cumberland Plateau a national destination for family reunions and outdoor recreation by developing communities that preserve the natural beauty and allow family values and relationships to flourish.

We are committed to building communities that are designed around our version of the Golden Rule:

Building Your Community As We Would For Ourselves!

Each features our personal attention to character, offer privacy and space within well-planned retreats that provide multiple opportunities for recreation both inside each community and in surrounding areas.

If you're planning a trip – with or without your horses – near Tennessee this summer, be sure to let us know. We're so sure you're going to love our community, we'll set you up in the area's best accommodations: East Fork Stables if you're traveling with horses or at the world-famous Wildwood Inn or historic Grey Gables Bed & Breakfast.