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Italian-Inspired Villa: A Premier Film Location in Knoxville

Haven on a Hilltop is a Mediterranean-style estate and film location near Knoxville, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains. Ideal for filming movies and music videos, this 7,000 sq. ft. house has indoor and outdoor spaces that have been professionally designed to suit the needs of professional filmmakers and high end productions.

Indoor staircase with black metal railing, marble steps, framed abstract art on a stone wall, and a large plant in the foreground, with warm wall-mounted lights.
A panoramic view of a river winding through a lush, green forested valley with hills in the distance and a partly cloudy sky above.
Logo with text reading 'Haven on a Hilltop Crafting Connections,' featuring a monogram 'HH' at the top, and 'ESTD 2025' on either side of the monogram.

7,000 SQ. FT. OF DESIGNED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIVING SPACE

CLIFF-SIDE AND OVERLOOKING THE TENNESSEE RIVER

A wooden dock with a boat covered in a blue tarp tied to the dock, situated on calm water at sunset with a sky of soft pastel colors and scattered clouds, and trees along the horizon.

DOCK AND BOAT AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING FILMING

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When you think of Haven on a Hilltop, think “Lake Como.”

Its expansive patio and gorgeous interior make it the perfect place to film music celebrities and professional actors. Situated on a cliff and overlooking the Tennessee River, this estate includes a boat dock and boat, both of which are available for use during filming.

Stylized black and grey monogram logo with intertwined letter H and calligraphic S.
A garden with a stone statue of a woman on the right, surrounded by lush green plants, trees, and purple flowers, with a pathway leading to a distant lake and mountains.
Bright dining area with a large rustic wooden table, surrounded by wooden and black chairs, with a tree in a vase on the table, and large windows letting in natural light and showing a green outdoor landscape.
 

45 MINUTES TO GATLINBURG

Film Location in Knoxville, TN

Distance to Nearby Metros

 

1.5 HOURS TO CHATTANOOGA

 

2.5 HOURS TO NASHVILLE

 

3 HOURS TO ATLANTA

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Rates & Availability will vary with your film project scope. This estate is not available for personal use as a short-term rental and is privately owned by Jill Settlemeyer.

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