Tennessee to New Hampshire

[skytrekker]

All of what has been seen negatively about the Granite state can be described as subjective, winters can and are far more harsh in many parts of the Midwest. And the late spring, summer and autumn in New Hampshire are far more tolerable then the south, including Tennessee and North Carolina. I recall seeing last summer Raleigh/ Durham had over 90 days of 90 plus degree weather. And Charlotte according to Forbes magazine was in the top 10 list for most stressed American cities.

Also New Hampshire was rated as the top state for quality of life.
New Hampshire Voted Best State to Live in 4th Year in a Row - Associated Content

Also from the New Hampshire business resource center

New Hampshire is one of the best places in the country to expand or relocate your business.

New Hampshire offers businesses:

• One of the lowest tax burdens in the country - NO sales tax, use tax, broad-base income tax, capital gains tax or inventory tax, NO higher assessment for commercial or industrial real estate and a low corporate income tax rate.

• Available and skilled labor.

• Easy highway and airport access.

• Affordable and available office and industrial real estate.

• Accessible state government that cuts through red tape.

As the Most Livable State in the U.S. for the last four consecutive years, New Hampshire offers exceptional quality of life:

• Low crime.

• High quality health care.

• Excellent schools.

• Affordable housing.

• Open space.

• Cultural and recreational opportunities.

[fishnfool]

As far as the rude and nosey people, I don't think that is anything endemic to NH, I think that is a result of small, isolated town living. I'm sure people in tiny middle of nowhere Tennessee towns would be learly of some "yankee" moving in too. All the small towns back in Ohio were like that as well. I don't think anyone would feel that way unless their only impression of NH is by living in a small isolated rural town.

I haven't experienced an iota of that on the seacoast.

NH is a great place to live. I think the scenery here can't be matched (especially when you add maine and vermont to the mix). The weather might be a shock to a southerner but if you know that coming in and attempt to embrace it instead of loath it (go snowshoe, ski, hike, snowmobile, icefish, take the kids sledding) then it actually becomes quite enjoyable.

I will say that you will probably get some looks with a southern accent. I have relatives who have grown up in TN and I can barely stand their accent (no offense). I even get questions about my accent (even though I don't have one...midwest born and raised ) I don't think it's a big deal though. All part of the fun of moving. Just remember if you ask for a "coke" you will get a coke.

[LoveSnow]

I live in TX and I often do think people here are loud, obnoxious and have a sense of humor that is not exactly funny. They are friendly, but I sometimes feel uncomfortable, I need more space.

It is all a matter of personal preferences. I like this thread. It confirms my decision to move to NH.

I don't like salt eating out cars, but it is only metal. Heat is worse - it melts human brain.

[weisgarber1]

Originally Posted by tunajohn

They are all for themselves here. I will gladly spend summers in northern Maine and non-summers in a place like Tennessee. Where are the friendliest people in Tennessee?
Thanks.

That would be in Knoxville or other parts of East Tennessee, the best of the "three states of Tennessee."

[east2west]

Reading the posts about NH make me wonder if I'm living in the same state! We moved to NH a year ago and love it. As far as gray skies, they are less gray than the midatlantic states and definitely less rain. Just today, I was enjoying a brisk, but sunny day with brilliant blue skies. There are overcast days during the winter, but that's winter. We've had so much snow this year and there has been great skiing and snowshoeing. The ice fishing has been fabulous and it has looked like a winter wonderland all winter. Now having said that, I'm ready for SPRING! Mud season, is just that, the melting of the snow with the spring rains and you have mud and flooding. But just the feel of spring in the air and the beautiful flowers and landscaping of New England makes it worth it. As far as humidity, it is nowhere as humid as Washington, D.C. Summer is beautiful with lots of fun activities and you're just an hour from the seacoast and Lake Winnipasaukee, so there is lot's of water sports to enjoy. The autumns are amazing here. I will say that people are more reserved and are a bit taken aback if you are overly outgoing with them. But people are so much more friendly than it is being described here. No, neighbors are not going to arrive with cookies when you move in and welcome you to the neighborhood, but slowly but surely their curiosity beckons them to say hello. And as far as no Christians in NH, I would say the majority of people in NH are Christians, they are just not out talking about it to everyone, like I said before, they are more reserved. Our family has found NH to be a wonderful place to live and I would recommend it to anyone, except it wouldn't still be NH if everyone came, so I guess it is good that people don't know what a treasure this state is.

[mrdude]

i just moved from alabama to new hampshire and i like it here. being that you were born and raised in a small town, you may want to move to another small (or medium sized) town. moving to a bigger town like nashua could make the move a bigger shock.

[daniellefort]

I am moving back to my home state of NH in June to be back with my family and have my daughter finish school up there with her cousins then we plan to move to TN. We bought land in East TN last year and plan to build. We bought in TN because it reminds me of my town back in NH and it's at the bottom of the mountains with a beautiful view (though it doesn't get quite so cold) From following the TN and NH forum for so long, the difference i seem to feel in people is that the TN people seem to thrive on religion and try hard to get you to go to "their" church and will welcome you with open arms with cookies and milk at your door when you arrive. To me, that seems a bit superficial? Just a wave and hi how are you would be nice to start with. Not, hi i'd like you to join me at such and such church this evening.. In NH i never had any problems with people urging you to attend "their" church and though people are very friendly, they won't come and knock on your door with snacks to ask you to attend their church but instead invite you to the local events in town. I'm not a religous person myself and feel everyone has a right to their own beliefs no matter what religion but i feel like we may become "left out" when we move to TN because we don't wish to participate in our neighbors church or talk much about religion. I mean my neighbors here in FL and i are just great. We all look out for each other and their homes especially when some are away on vacation and help each other with yard work, etc but we don't over stay our welcome or become nosey in their business. I guess it's something i'll just have to wait and see how it goes. Then again, rumor is everyone from FL is moving to east TN so we'll have to wait and see i guess.

[weisgarber1]

Originally Posted by tokyopapa

I was born and raised in a small town in northeastern Tennessee. Many people would agree that this is one of the most gorgeous and beautiful places in the country. I am one of them. Many people would also agree that this is probably one of the least educated, least progressive, and least diverse areas in the country. I am also one of them. With its back and forth bittersweetness (and the fact that half of Florida will be up here after another Katrina), I wonder what keeps people coming to this region. I, being born here, obviously had no choice in the matter.

Someone online recently told me that New Hampshire was nice, and it might be a place for me to consider moving to. I have since looked at many cities and towns both upstate and in the southern part near Boston, and I think I have my mind set on the Nashua area. Is this place any good? How are the school's, and is the commute very long? Is snow a problem, or would I be able to go camping in the fall? I guess I just need help...Is Nashua nice, and are there any other New Hampshire cities or towns somebody may suggest?

How many different forums do you post this on? I have read it elsewhere. You seem to be hunting something very elusive.