Househunting in Kingston area.......... (Knoxville, Johnson City: real estate, agent, area)

[bbkaren]

Thanks, Eat, but no thanks.

Attrition for my post? Whatever.

Would you like sources from the newspaper? I don't have the paper copies but if you're so insistent that there's no problem, perhaps you'd like to foot the bill for the archived copies?

Are you saying there aren't MAJOR problems with the Loudon County school facilities?

And as you surely saw, I said, I like Loudon (I did buy property there, did I not?) but wouldn't move into that school district because of the school problem that would hit my son smack dab in his kindergarten year. No thank you.

Why you gotta take offense so quick?

And, depending on where OP winds up, I should think there might be closer options is ("gasp!") Loudon county as far as shopping and whatnot. For example, our property is 9 miles from Loudon center, 14 miles from Kingston center, and 25 miles from Rockwood center.

Sorry if it offends, but I'm just repeating what I read. Are you saying it's not true?

Instead of attacking me, how about extolling the charms of Loudon, heh?

Oh, and incidentally, in your froth you missed the fact that I didn't mention Loudon until someone else did. And for that matter, why does it bother you if I HAD suggested Loudon?

[Eat]

I just realized that you may be looking or planning to look at Kingston housing with an Oak Ridge Realtor, or worse yet, a Knoxville Realtor. We have quite a bit of experience looking for property all over the greater Knoxville area, and I am profoundly convinced that it is a mistake to look at property in any area with other than a local Realtor.

All the outlying counties are nuanced in some way. A buyer needs the advice of someone who understands this and knows the area and the builders. The Realtor should also be intimately familiar with the county officials and offices. He or she should also have a good working relationship with a local title company.

DM if you would like the name of a decent Kingston agent.

[bbkaren]

Eat I see that you have a considerable amount of subdividable land for sale in Loudon county. Good luck with that, sincerely. I hope karma comes your way and your land sells just as fast as it should for you.

Still, knowing that puts things in perspective for me. I understand completely why you wouldn't want anyone to think Loudon County has any problems with its schools.

Perhaps the OP is looking for 27+ acres of subdividable Loudon County land? Maybe you'd mention that when she DM's you. You never know.

I'm onto you, friend. I was feeling a little bad, that maybe you knew something I didn't know. But it's clear to me now, especially since you didn't even attempt to deny the problems that I mentioned.

/rant off
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Back to Bebette and her search for Kingston info.

[Eat]

Originally Posted by bbkaren

Thanks, Eat, but no thanks.

Attrition for my post? Whatever.

Would you like sources from the newspaper? I don't have the paper copies but if you're so insistent that there's no problem, perhaps you'd like to foot the bill for the archived copies?

Are you saying there aren't MAJOR problems with the Loudon County school facilities?

And as you surely saw, I said, I like Loudon (I did buy property there, did I not?) but wouldn't move into that school district because of the school problem that would hit my son smack dab in his kindergarten year. No thank you.

Why you gotta take offense so quick?

And, depending on where OP winds up, I should think there might be closer options is ("gasp!") Loudon county as far as shopping and whatnot. For example, our property is 9 miles from Loudon center, 14 miles from Kingston center, and 25 miles from Rockwood center.

Sorry if it offends, but I'm just repeating what I read. Are you saying it's not true?

Instead of attacking me, how about extolling the charms of Loudon, heh?

Oh, and incidentally, in your froth you missed the fact that I didn't mention Loudon until someone else did. And for that matter, why does it bother you if I HAD suggested Loudon?

I did not attack you. I asked for attribution, which you apparently cannot provide. There is a big difference. And no, you did not buy property in Loudon. I believe you said Lake Awana. That subdivision is in Roane County. It is not in Loudon County nor the Loudon City Limits.

[Eat]

Originally Posted by bbkaren

Eat I see that you have a considerable amount of subdividable land for sale in Loudon county. Good luck with that, sincerely. I hope karma comes your way and your land sells just as fast as it should for you.

Still, knowing that puts things in perspective for me. I understand completely why you wouldn't want anyone to think Loudon County has any problems with its schools.

Perhaps the OP is looking for 27+ acres of subdividable Loudon County land? Maybe you'd mention that when she DM's you. You never know.

I'm onto you, friend. I was feeling a little bad, that maybe you knew something I didn't know. But it's clear to me now, especially since you didn't even attempt to deny the problems that I mentioned.

/rant off
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Back to Bebette and her search for Kingston info.

No you don't understand at all. This is my community, and I will defend it from vituperative attacks whether I have land for sale or not. You are sitting hundreds of miles away issuing proclamations about how bad the schools are without one word of attribution. Not one word.

It would be one thing if you pointed out some serious flaw and gave some hint as to where an interested reader could follow up on it. Instead you provided a torrent of "bad," including that fact that the air conditioners may have broken down during a record heat wave. That's a good indication that you have an agenda.

Air conditioners break down during heat waves all over the country. It happens. They are mechanical devices. You then pile on with the "kids had to sit there" bit. What would have had the school district do? Should they have sent them home to no parents, because both spouses are out working? The very fact that you sought to include these rather mundane facts in your litany of school "problems" here tells me that you have some reason other than just providing solid into to the readers.

[Whataride]

I'm no moderator but this is now WAAAAAY off topic and I think I may have started it by bringing up Loudon...sorry

[bbkaren]

My post is attributed to the newspaper, which I cited several times. Are you indeed stating that there are not major problems with the school facilities?

Once again, my property has a Loudon address; hence my need to clarify what schools my kid would go to.

If I recall the children were indeed sent home on some occasions because of the heat. And if I'm not mistaken, some 50% of the a/c's were broken, many were very, very old units.
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I agree, it's off topic. Not your fault, WAR!

Kingston, anyone?

[bebette]

Thanks gemkeeper.....I was trying to figure out what 'whataride' was talking about and then reread what I wrote and saw that I left a word out....thanks for correcting that for me!! We definitely have no interest in the school system!!

Originally Posted by gemkeeper

I think in the OP's request post, there was a typo. They are retired so schools are "not" a concern.

Both of you offered great suggestions and bbkaren, I hope to be at plenty of those Bluegrass festivals myself. Thanks so much for the information.

I think that would be a wonderful area for Mrs. and Mr. bebette to look at!

[gemkeeper]

Originally Posted by bebette

Thanks gemkeeper.....I was trying to figure out what 'whataride' was talking about and then reread what I wrote and saw that I left a word out....thanks for correcting that for me!! We definitely have no interest in the school system!!

Bebette, try this search page for lots of info on the Tri-Cities area, which includes Kingston. Hope this helps. Also, mbmouse would be a good resource for you as she is very familiar with her home territory.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/searc...archid=4642163

[bbkaren]

Gem, tri-cities, which is an amazing area (ask mbmouse!) includes Kingsport (not Kingston), Bristol, and Johnson City. Certainly worth looking into, Bebette, unless you're set on Knoxville area...