Compass
Development with Direction Smoky Mountain Development Company
Get to know our CEO & Founder Austin Williams.
Hear his heart behind our community and his deep roots in Sevier County (dating back to his family’s legacy in a local hardware business and their history in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park) that fuel Compass' purpose: Development with Direction.
Our mission is personal, and it starts with our leader.
Invest with a company who knows the area best and is even more invested in its future.
05/31/2026
Sunday evening views for your feed! Featuring recently completed housing project Living Fully Sevierville.
With premium amenities including clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and balconies capturing views of the Great Smoky Mountains, all within minutes of Dollywood, this project was designed to maximize resident experience and occupancy.
See other projects we’re working on at our Portfolio 🔗 below.
https://www.compassventures.net/portfolio
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We’ll take this on repeat, please! THIS is the magic of a Smoky Mountain rain. ☔️🌧️🌳
In some places, a rainy day can be bummer. Here, a “Smoky Mountain Rain” (yes, like the song), becomes part of the amenity. Especially in the Spring!
Experience this beauty from the porch, the hot tub, or with the windows open at our TN properties. ✨
We hope everyone has had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
05/25/2026
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13
This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave everything and reflect on the sacrifice that allows us to gather, build, and live freely in places we’re proud to call home. 🇺🇸
05/22/2026
Huge congratulations to our partners at Casago! We’re excited to celebrate their announcement of expansion into Middle Tennessee.
We’re proud to partner with Casago in the short-term rental space, helping deliver the advantage of local management across both regions.
Casago continues to scale in a strong and growing industry, with demand across our region rising for elevated experiences for both guests and property owners.
05/20/2026
The Appalachian never fails to host a beautiful event for our team, so we thought we’d spotlight it! ✨
Since opening in January 2021, The Appalachian has set the tone for elevated dining and events in Downtown Sevierville. From private gatherings to full-scale celebrations, it never disappoints. And the team behind it is just as exceptional.
Proudly developed by Compass, this concept reflects our commitment to revitalizing the historic district while honoring the history and flavors of the Appalachian region.
We have some pretty big projects approaching completion, so we sent the office dog to check them out!
Nasa visited Grace Hills Preserve and Smokies Edge this week, and she gave them a tail wag 😉🐾
Check out project pages for progress updates!
05/13/2026
Revitalization means more to us than restoring buildings. It means preserving the stories tied to them.
As we continue investing in Downtown Sevierville’s historic district, we believe the character and history of these spaces deserve to be remembered alongside what they become next. That’s why The Davis, The Appalachian, and The Pines each include a plaque commemorating the history and roots of the original building.
We’re proud to play a small part in honoring the past while thoughtfully shaping what’s next for downtown. Make sure to stop and read these next time you are in Downtown Sevierville! ✨
This is what downtown Knoxville feels like.
City lights.
Game days.
Skyline views.
Walkable mornings.
Tennessee weekends.
You could live this at The Emporium! Buy, Lease, or Stay. DM us for availability.
05/06/2026
You’ve seen our projects, but do you know the why behind them?
Because this is home.
We live here. We work here. We grew up here. Our families are here. That’s why every project we take on is rooted in something bigger than development alone.
We focus on 3 core goals:
• Solving the workforce housing crisis in our region
• Elevating Sevierville as a premier destination through thoughtful hospitality and lodging developments
• Revitalizing Historic Downtown Sevierville while preserving the character that makes the community special
We also understand that every project represents trust from the people who invest alongside us. We take that responsibility seriously and approach every detail with care, intention, and a long-term mindset.
We care deeply about the future of East Tennessee and the impact these projects leave behind for our families, our neighbors, our investors, and region’s visitors.
See how we’re tracking on our goals at CompassVentures.Net, and help us achieve them by getting involved!
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Sevierville, TN
37876
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |