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Old 06-18-2009, 04:34 PM
 
Location: atlanta
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we are looking to retire in tn. like the mountain views and the quiet life. anyone know if there are any gay social clubs, churches in the area?
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Old 06-18-2009, 05:48 PM
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 06:04 PM
 
Location: The Conterminous United States
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There are bars in Knoxville, support groups and churches that are very accepting. I have no idea about Townsend. It is very small. I would suggest calling one of the bars and asking. The Rainbow Club seems to be very popular.

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Old 06-18-2009, 07:39 PM
 
Location: Seymour TN
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Townsend is VERRRRY quiet and I think it intends to stay that way, which is great. It can be a long drive to Knoxville. You're closer to Maryville, but Knoxville will be more alternate-lifestyle accepting (I could not find any gay clubs/groups in Maryville online). I would say try the Unitarian Churches first.
TVUUC
Westside Unitarian Universalist Church
Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
or
KNOXAREAUU
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Old 06-18-2009, 08:26 PM
 
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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As has been said, I can't think of a gay friendly oranization or church in Townsend or all of Blount County. You could probably live in Laurel Valley subdivision and no one would bother you, but other parts not so much.
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:55 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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Unfortunately, if you're gay you have two options to live comfortable. One is living in an urban setting. The other is living in a COMPLETELY remote setting. Townsend/Blount is more between the two - rural-to-suburban, and the kinds of people that tend to populate there are less than welcoming in the South.
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Old 06-19-2009, 06:15 AM
 
Location: Maryville
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Unfortunately, if you're gay you have two options to live comfortable. One is living in an urban setting. The other is living in a COMPLETELY remote setting. Townsend/Blount is more between the two - rural-to-suburban, and the kinds of people that tend to populate there are less than welcoming in the South.

Care to expound on that last comment a little more?
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Old 06-19-2009, 01:40 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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I think I was pretty clear. What are you confused about?
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Old 06-19-2009, 07:20 PM
 
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Now aren't there gay guys running a B&B in Newport???? I'd say it's like most of rural TN, don't ask, don't tell. You'd have to go to Knoxville for your social life.

My suggestion: settle in a hilly part of South knoxville or Holston Hills and pretend you're in the mountains. That way it won't be such a long drive home.
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Old 06-19-2009, 09:22 PM
 
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Agreed.
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