Welcome to River's Edge! We are a 55+ community surrounded by Tennessee's natural beauty. River's Edge is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains alongside the scenic Doe River near the historic town of Elizabethton. Enjoy fishing in the Watauga River and swimming and boating in Watauga Lake, take a train ride through Doe River Gorge, hike the Appalachian Trail, visit Cherokee National Forest, Roan Mountain's rhododendron gardens, and so much more.