Moving to Maryville Alcoa Tn (Knoxville: how much, hotels, neighborhood)

[MetropolitanTN]

Maryville is a suburb of Knoxville. It has a lot of conveniences so it's not like living in a remote small town. Plus, what it doesnt have you will find nearby in Knoxville. I think you'd like it without feeling like you've moved to the middle of nowhere.

[bullie62]

And that's kinda what I'm getting at..... Can Maryville stand on it's own, or does it need another town or city nearby, to feed it?

Grocery? Is that in Maryville, or in a neighboring town? *I've heard the Kroger is not in Maryville, but is a mile away*

Does Knoxville have a good transportation system for those who rely on that, and need to get to basics, such as a bank, a post office, grocery store, *coffee shop*<-----you decide if that's a need. lol



bullie~

[bullie62]

Originally Posted by ETSUAccountingGuy

I think you'd like it without feeling like you've moved to the middle of nowhere.

Thank you! Did you move from a larger city to Knoxville? What about Knoxville drew you there, or keeps you there?


bullie~

[hiknapster]

Actually, Maryville isn't really a suburb or Knoxville. It's a large town that can stand on its own. The Kroger is in Maryville, perhaps a mile from downtown, but it is in Maryville.

The real question here is what do you need? First and foremost, will you need a job? Look in Knoxville and Maryville and that may determine where you live. People commute but it has been my experience that people that work in Knoxville and live there seem happier about that situation. Same goes for Maryville.

Also, bear in mind that Knoxville is a small city, very small by Chicago standards. That might be more to your liking.

And finally, will you have transportation? Transit around here will be nothing like Chicago, either.

You may ultimately decide to move out of the city of Chicago but into one of its suburbs.

[bullie62]

Originally Posted by hiknapster

Actually, Maryville isn't really a suburb or Knoxville. It's a large town that can stand on its own. The Kroger is in Maryville, perhaps a mile from downtown, but it is in Maryville.

The real question here is what do you need? First and foremost, will you need a job? Look in Knoxville and Maryville and that may determine where you live. People commute but it has been my experience that people that work in Knoxville and live there seem happier about that situation. Same goes for Maryville.

Also, bear in mind that Knoxville is a small city, very small by Chicago standards. That might be more to your liking.

And finally, will you have transportation? Transit around here will be nothing like Chicago, either.

You may ultimately decide to move out of the city of Chicago but into one of its suburbs.

Yeah, ummm....NO, that's not gonna happen.

And I don't need a job. And I did ask the real questions.... Does each have a bank, a grocery store, a post office, medical facility, centrally located? Are these within walking distance, or would one need a car? Some wee towns have everything up and down "Main Street". Knoxville will be different, I'm aware, as things will be more spread out. My friend, who is living in Maryville, was at the Kroger yesterday, and reiterated that it is indeed in Alcoa, not Maryville. Yes, just a mile out of town, but not in town. So that answers that about a grocery store in Maryville. Answer: No. One must have a car to get to the grocery store.

Trust me, I know Knoxville is not a big city, by my standards, and I realize that Maryville is very small, and that's not the issue. I'm asking why people love living in either Maryville or Knoxville, and if one needs a car to get the basics. *(Answer about groceries in Maryville answered.) Thanks!



bullie~

[Richard Cycholl]

Originally Posted by bullie62

Yeah, ummm....NO, that's not gonna happen.

And I don't need a job. And I did ask the real questions.... Does each have a bank, a grocery store, a post office, medical facility, centrally located? Are these within walking distance, or would one need a car? Some wee towns have everything up and down "Main Street". Knoxville will be different, I'm aware, as things will be more spread out. My friend, who is living in Maryville, was at the Kroger yesterday, and reiterated that it is indeed in Alcoa, not Maryville. Yes, just a mile out of town, but not in town. So that answers that about a grocery store in Maryville. Answer: No. One must have a car to get to the grocery store.

Trust me, I know Knoxville is not a big city, by my standards, and I realize that Maryville is very small, and that's not the issue. I'm asking why people love living in either Maryville or Knoxville, and if one needs a car to get the basics. *(Answer about groceries in Maryville answered.) Thanks!



bullie~

grocies in Maryville? Here are some addresses

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Food City



2135 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804 » Map (865) 981-4330
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Food Lion Inc



1793 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801 » Map (865) 984-3458
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15
Walmart Supercenter



2410 US Highway 411 S, Maryville, TN 37801 » Map (865) 982-3660
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[hiknapster]

You know, I'm trying to help yet I detect an attitude. Maybe not but I'll caution you that folks around here are very different than in the Midwest.

One more thing. There is a Kroger in Maryville and one in Alcoa. If you Googled you would have found that out and this give and take would have never happened.

Best of luck.

https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-...&ved=0CKABELYD

[MetropolitanTN]

Originally Posted by bullie62

And that's kinda what I'm getting at..... Can Maryville stand on it's own, or does it need another town or city nearby, to feed it?

Grocery? Is that in Maryville, or in a neighboring town? *I've heard the Kroger is not in Maryville, but is a mile away*

Does Knoxville have a good transportation system for those who rely on that, and need to get to basics, such as a bank, a post office, grocery store, *coffee shop*<-----you decide if that's a need. lol



bullie~

It could stand on it's own... I mentioned it as a suburb because Knoxville is the primary job market for the metro area (in which Maryville is included). Kroger is in Maryville, but there's also one in Alcoa. Alcoa and Maryville, while two different towns, blend together since they're literally right next to one another. Maryville has many grocery stores, but more upscale, specialty stores can be found in Knoxville. Those stores are along the lines of Trader Joes.

Knoxville has its KAT buses, which can be limited. If you live in the more dense, urban neighborhoods near downtown then you can get to all the basics by riding the KAT buses. You should check out the link below and see which neighborhoods have bus service. Again, this is in Knoxville and not in Maryville.


Welcome to KAT, Knoxville Area Transit!

[bullie62]

No attitude, just being direct. I did Google, and the Kroger that came up was the one my friend told me about, in Alcoa. smh.... so you can see my confusion. He lives there in Maryville.

I understand people are different, no matter where a person moves. Even in the Midwest, one area will be very different from another. It's going to be a change of life, for sure.

My questions about things being within walking distance, in Maryville, are still hanging. I'm disabled, and so my needs are a bit different than some. It would be great to move to a small town where the essentials are all centrally located. It could be very difficult on some days, to walk too far....

I'd probably fare better in Knoxville, because I am direct, sarcastic and have been a Chicago gal for most of my life. I can't wait to get the hell outta here, lol, so it's not as though I'm lookin' for a replacement. I want to downscale, BIG time. My pal loves Maryville.... I need to find out if it's for me, with all I have to deal with, daily.

Thanks for your help.


bullie~

Originally Posted by hiknapster

You know, I'm trying to help yet I detect an attitude. Maybe not but I'll caution you that folks around here are very different than in the Midwest.

One more thing. There is a Kroger in Maryville and one in Alcoa. If you Googled you would have found that out and this give and take would have never happened.

Best of luck.

https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-...&ved=0CKABELYD

[MetropolitanTN]

Originally Posted by bullie62

Yeah, ummm....NO, that's not gonna happen.

And I don't need a job. And I did ask the real questions.... Does each have a bank, a grocery store, a post office, medical facility, centrally located? Are these within walking distance, or would one need a car? Some wee towns have everything up and down "Main Street". Knoxville will be different, I'm aware, as things will be more spread out. My friend, who is living in Maryville, was at the Kroger yesterday, and reiterated that it is indeed in Alcoa, not Maryville. Yes, just a mile out of town, but not in town. So that answers that about a grocery store in Maryville. Answer: No. One must have a car to get to the grocery store.

Trust me, I know Knoxville is not a big city, by my standards, and I realize that Maryville is very small, and that's not the issue. I'm asking why people love living in either Maryville or Knoxville, and if one needs a car to get the basics. *(Answer about groceries in Maryville answered.) Thanks!



bullie~

There is a Kroger in Alcoa, but there is also another in Maryville. Maryville also has other grocery stores. They can be within walking distance if you live very close to them, but honestly Maryville is better navigated via car.

I like living in Knoxville because we have big city amenities, without big city headaches. We have great stores, restaurants, a great downtown, theatre, etc. We dont have major traffic issues and the cost of living isnt through the roof.