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Renegade Mountain is a special place in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It's a community where people live, and it's also a resort. You can find it on the Cumberland Plateau, which is a big, flat area high up.

The people who live at Renegade Mountain say it might be "Quite possibly the best place to live in Tennessee." About 40 people call Renegade Mountain their full-time home.

What's Renegade Mountain Like?

Renegade Mountain is a unique community. It's not an official town, but it has its own feel. It's known for being a quiet place to live.

Daily Life in Renegade Mountain

Living in Renegade Mountain is a bit different. For example, mail isn't delivered right to your house. Instead, residents get a free mailbox in a nearby town called Crab Orchard.

Things like school bus stops and trash pickup aren't inside the community itself. But don't worry, they are available very close by, at the bottom of the mountain.

Past Fun at Renegade Mountain

In the past, Renegade Mountain had some cool places for fun. There was a golf course where people could play. There was also a sports park. This park had a swimming pool, tennis courts, a small playground, and a picnic area. These places are not in good shape anymore.

How Renegade Mountain Gets Services

Even though it's a mountain community, Renegade Mountain has modern services. Residents can get electricity for their homes. They can also get fast internet, phone service, and TV channels. This includes both cable and satellite TV. The water for the community comes from the Crab Orchard Utility District.

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