Bylaws are ratified by Membership and are filed with Commissioner Of Records, Carter County,
state of Tennessee.

Presently our Association operates under the:

BYLAWS FOR HIDDEN VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
     Prepared by Robert Sluder
     2307 Larkspur Drive
     Johnson City, TN 37104

     And filed with Carter County Register of Deeds
     FEBRUARY 8, 2000

These present bylaws are known as Declarant Bylaws, which developers and builders utilize in
securing Not For Profit status/designation with the State of Tennessee.
A PDF file is available upon request and may be sent as an email attachment.

Upon transfer of common areas from Developer, Robert Sluder, to the Hidden Valley Property Owners’
Association, these bylaws will require revision which will in principle establish the governing
of said Association and its Members.

For your copy in PDF file format please send an email to:
     John Sotherden, President; [email protected].

Hard copies can be procured from the:
     Register of Deeds,
     801 Elk Avenue,
     Elizabethton, TN 37643,
     M-F 8AM to 4:30PM, (423) 542-1830.

A revision is now in progress and will be available to all Members on the Hidden Valley
Retreat website for viewing and invitation for comments/feedback. Web site
Administrators will provide announcements when this draft will be made available.

This document presents those issues most POA/HOA’s face in determining the manner(s) in which their communities will be governed.

DCC&R’s are essential in establishing that consensus wherein a community agrees to accept and adhere to a specific code of regulations or set practice in governing activities and conduct of all members and their guests, designates, and business associates.

• DCC&R’s ought to be specifically stated
• DCC&R’s establish a table of monetary assessments per infraction[s].
  • Fines are to be charged to those party[s] have committed infraction[s];
  • Infraction[s] are able to be disputed as to their validity;
• Establishing and Defining Standing Committees:
  • Maintenance — care and maintenance of Common Areas
  • Architectural Review — submission and review of site development issues and plans.
• Forms being developed for Outbuilding, RV Use and Short Term rental Designaiton.

In the event of any immediate emergency, please contact 911.

FIRE & AMBULANCE
Primary: POGA VFD, (423) 768-3236
Secondary: HAMPTON VFD, (423) 725-3500

LAW ENFORCEMENT
Primary: CARTER COUNTY SHERIFFS
Secondary: TN HIGHWAY PATROL, (423) 348-6144

POWER & UTILITIES
Primary: MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC COOP, (423) 727-1800

ROADS
Primary: CARTER COUNTY HIGHWAY, (423) 543-2331
Secondary: STATE HIGHWAY

POWER & UTILITIES
Primary: MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC COOP, (423) 727-1800

HAMPTON
Hampton Elementary
Hampton Middle
Hampton High

Little Milligan Elementary

ELIZABETHTON
Wandell Early Learning Center
East Side Elementary
Harold McCormick Elementary
West Side Elementary
T. A. Dugger Jr. High
Elizabethton High School

LAKE SHORE RESORT AND MARINA, RT 321/67, (423) 725-2223
     MERCURY agent
          Full Service
     Rentals/Storage/Watercraft
          Pontoon, boat, kayak, canoe, paddleboard
     Sales
     Fuel
     Ramp/Launch

FISH SPRINGS MARINA, RT 321/67, (423) 768-2336
     YAMAHA agent
          Full Service
     Campgrounds
     Rentals/Storage/Watercraft
          Pontoon, boat, kayak, canoe, paddleboard
     Sales
          Sportswear, Yamaha Outboards, Engines, Pontoon & Trailers
     Fuel
     Ramp/Launch
     TN State Licenses

MALLARD COVE MARINA, RT 321N, (423) 725-2223
     Rentals/Storage/Watercraft
     Sales
     Fuel
     Ramp/Launch

COVE RIDGE MARINA, 947 Piercetown Rd, (423) 768-3760
     Campgrounds/Cabins
     Rentals/Storage/Watercraft
     Sales
     Fuel
     Ramp/Launch
     Lunch Bar

Crabby Cafe

HAMPTON
Dunkin’ Donuts
Laurel Fork Restaurant, (423) 725-2091
Amber’s Country Cooking, (423) 725-3200
McDonald’s, (423) 725-3551
SUBWAY, (423) 725-2400

ON THE LAKE
Southern Craft BBQ, (423) 725-5263
Shirley’s Home Cooking, (423) 768-2092
Watauga Lake Mercantile, (423) 768-3084
Watauga Lake Winery, (423) 768-0345

BUTLER
Captain Jack’s (JJ’s Cafe), (423) 768-1600
Butler Trading Post, (423) 281-1078
Maddy Moe’s Pizza, (423) 281-1159
Monsoon Thai & Exotic, (423) 768-3327
La Cucina Italian Kitchen, (423) 727-0205

MOUNTAIN CITY & AREA
Suba’s, (423) 727-5657
Farmer’s Barbeque & Grill, (423) 727-8999
Sherry & JP’s Chicken House, (423) 460-1250
La Familia Mexican, (423) 460-1500
Mike’s Bar-B-Q & Subshop, (423) 727-9732
Poblano’s, (423) 727-7400

PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS
Little Milligan Boat Launch, fee for some activities, passes available, handicap accessible
Rat Branch Boat Launch, fishing pier on site, fee for some activities, passes available, handicap accessible

PARKS AND BEACHES
Appalachian Trail, 94 miles of trail in TN, and an additional 160 miles along the TN / NC border
Watauga Point Recreational Area, wheelchair accessible, pavilion and picnicking areas, toilets available, fishing permitted
Shook Branch Beach, wheelchair accessible, picnicking and swimming areas, toilest available, 20 acre site, limited parking

HIKING AND WATERFALLS

GUN RANGES
Pond Mountain Shooting Range, on federal property, RT 321/67 [5 mi.]
Barnett’s Guns & Indoor Range, in Hampton, [12 mi./15 min.]