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11-29-2006, 03:53 PM
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If someone was looking to be near the mountains and lakes/rivers also wanted a large city nearby(10-15min) for employment which city would best fit being that schools are not a concern. thanks texasdude  |
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11-29-2006, 04:30 PM
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If someone was looking to be near the mountains and lakes/rivers also wanted a large city nearby(10-15min) for employment which city would best fit being that schools are not a concern. thanks texasdude |
Chattanooga would be my choice, it's got two big beautiful lakes (Chickamauga and Nickajack) right by the city, and the city is surrounded by mountains. Outdoor Magazine listed Chattanooga as one of the top 10 outdoor cities in the country.
Knoxville is also popular, although the mountains around Knoxville are way too touristy for me. |
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11-29-2006, 06:42 PM
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The Tri-Cities area in East TN has lots of lakes and rivers, such as Boone Lake, Watauga Lake, Holston River and Holston Lake. You can get to all in less than an hour from each other and Johnson City and Kingsport has employment opportunities.
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11-29-2006, 09:55 PM
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Chattanooga is a good bet.
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Chattanooga would be my choice, it's got two big beautiful lakes (Chickamauga and Nickajack) right by the city, and the city is surrounded by mountains. Outdoor Magazine listed Chattanooga as one of the top 10 outdoor cities in the country.
Knoxville is also popular, although the mountains around Knoxville are way too touristy for me.
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JMT is right. Knoxville is a great city, but the surrounding mountains are filled year-round with tourists. |
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11-29-2006, 09:59 PM
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And I question whether Knoxville is really a great city. I'm thinkin' not so much.
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11-29-2006, 10:11 PM
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And I question whether Knoxville is really a great city. I'm thinkin' not so much.
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I agree. I live in Knoxville but definitely do not think it's a great city.
But I do think that Chattanooga is a great city. Knoxville is just a bunch of suburbs linked by a clogged interstate. Chattanooga has a definite urban core. In Knoxville you drive to get anywhere, even around the corner. In Chattanooga you can walk or ride your bike all over downtown.
The Tennessee River flows next to downtown Knoxville but is ignored. The Tennessee River flows next to downtown Chattanooga but is embraced; Chattanooga treats the river as an integral part of the city.
Thirty years ago Chattanooga was ranked as one of the dirtiest cities in the country. Today it's one of the cleanest, and I wish more cities could follow its example. |
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11-29-2006, 10:31 PM
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It depends on what you like. Personally, I like West Knoxville and Farragut. However, I like to drive, not walk.
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11-29-2006, 10:48 PM
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JMT!
Isn't Chattanoog the biggest success story? Yes. Walter Cronkite called it the filthiest city in 1969. Men would have to go home at lunch to change their clothes, it was so filthy. I can't believe what it is now. I guess with the cleaning up of industry there is not as many jobs. Would love to move there!
Knoxville isn't exactly ugly, but not great and certainly not Chattanooga.
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11-30-2006, 12:10 AM
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Appreciate The Feedback. Chattanooga Is A Nice Place But No Jobs. What About Tri-city Or Marysville To Fit The Bill? Thx
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11-30-2006, 12:17 AM
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More jobs, but not much , in Marysville. I think we are in a recession. Terrible job market, lately.
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