Any reasons NOT to live in E. Tenn?

[jpeabody]

Sure, I can give you a great reason. You should live in Middle TN! It is wonderful here. We have beautiful countryside, rolling hills (some more than rolling), great people and beautiful weather with four, three-month seasons, each as they should be. I have been in all 50 states except one (Alaska) and this (Murfreesboro) is where I choose to be. I do, however, plan to retire in one of the outlaying areas where the air is wonderful (it is fine here, too) and the hills are rolling. I like to be near enough to a city to get the things I love in life also. Right now, I am leaning toward the Manchester area or especially beautiful Bedford County (Tennessee Walking Horse country) with all the beautiful horse farms in the hills surrounding me. It is still very affordable and near enough to Murfreesboro or Nashville to be able to find good jobs and commute. I know I sound like the Chamber of Commerce, but I am a realtor and I cannot sell something in which I do not believe. I believe in all of TN and I can sell in all of TN, but boy do I love it here. I moved from Austin, TX where it is hot AND expensive. I have traveled all over the world and this is where I want to stay for the rest of my days. That is said not as a realtor, but as a 5-year resident. Thirty years ago, I lived in Sumner County (Hendersonville/ Gallatin) and it was magnificent then (still is). But, I landed this time in M'boro and hope to never move more than 50 miles from where I am sitting right now.

Just my thoughts, but you should consider it.