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Tipton Marine Surveys is located in Lenoir City, Tennessee about twenty miles west of downtown Knoxville. Our normal service area includes all of eastern Tennessee, Southwestern Virginia, the western Carolina’s, southern Kentucky, northern Georgia and Alabama.James R. Tipton is a member of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors® (SAMS®), the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the International Association of Marine Investigators and a graduate of Chapman's School of Seamanship (Yacht & Small Craft Survey).

Located in foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains minutes from Dollywood, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg you will discover beautiful Douglas Lake and the facilities of Mountain Cove Marina. Found within one quarter mile of Tennessee Valley Authority’s “Douglas Dam”, Mountain Cove Marina is a full service, year-round facility.

Everything you need for a great day on Douglas Lake is right here! Our easily accessible boat launch will help you get your boat in the water in no time. Even if you don’t have a ride, ask about renting one for the day! There’s also no need to search for lunch or dinner, the Harbor Grill is serving the best food on the lake! Don’t just spend a day on the lake, experience it!