Knoxville or nashville ?????? (Charleston: beaches, park, island)

[JMT]

Originally Posted by Five Faces

Just curious...What Gulf Beaches are only 6 hours away from Nashville??? Is it really only 6 hours?

Yeah 6 hours is a bit of a stretch, but it's not completely out of the question. It's about 440 miles from Nashville to Mobile AL, and that's a straight shot down I-65. From Nashville to Destin FL is about 460 miles. It would be hard to do it in 6 hours but not impossible.

[blueeyes30]

Nashville is better to me career wise, but I would move back to eastern Tennessee if offered a decent job. Although I never lived in Knoxville, I am originally from northeastern Tennessee and like that part of the state better. However, I have relatives in Knoxville so I am familiar with area. I just couldn't find an accounting job in Knoxville so I ended up in Nashville.

Nashville is too busy for me. Driving can be a challenge at times too. Driving in Nashville 10 years ago didn't seem as fearful as it does now. Knoxville has their Nascar wannabes as well, but Nashville adds an aggressive edge I don't see in eastern Tennessee. Interstate 81 is tranquil compared to Interstate 65.

Anyway, good luck!

[tntim]

Before I had kids, I could get from Knoxville to Myrtle Beach in 6 hours with on problem.

[shabang]

It really depends what you're looking for. I'm familiar with both the Knoxville and Nashville areas (having lived in both).

Nashville has more of a big city vibe. You definitely have more variety here. Much more variety as far as restaurants, shopping, and entertainment are concerned.

The only thing I miss about the Knoxville area (with the exception of family and friends, of course) is the mountains. But the great thing about Nashville is you're in the city and just a few minutes down the road it's beautiful countryside!

[mattbward]

Could someone actually list behaviors and attitudes they classify as "conservative"?

[creeksitter]

It takes me about 14 hours to get from Knoxville to the beach but that's 'cause I get a very late start and stay overnight in Colombia SC. It takes about 6 hours to get home, maybe a little longer if I stop in the mountains and sit by a creek. It's 350 miles.

I prefer the atlantic Ocean because of the waves plus there's the fringe benefit of visiting Charleston SC.

[hiknapster]

Originally Posted by creeksitter

It takes me about 14 hours to get from Knoxville to the beach but that's 'cause I get a very late start and stay overnight in Colombia SC. It takes about 6 hours to get home, maybe a little longer if I stop in the mountains and sit by a creek. It's 350 miles.

I prefer the atlantic Ocean because of the waves plus there's the fringe benefit of visiting Charleston SC.

Six hours? That's good to know. I was going to go to Ocracoke Island, NC, this year, but health issues got in the way. I'm dying to go to Charleston. Do you stay at Folly Beach?

I love the Atlantic. It does for me what a creek does for you. It makes me whole.

Besides, I've had my fill of The Gulf.

[drskinneymoon]

i just hope the TV reporters aren't reading your post and deciding to follow you to TN!!! Good luck with your move and God Bless!

[shinestx]

Originally Posted by alleycat

Split the difference, move to Chattanooga.

Which is not really as stupid a suggestion as it might at first sound.

Chattanooga is surrounded by mountains, and we get to the SC beaches in less than 8 hours when we go during summers.

Plus, it's close to both Nashville and Knoxville... not to mention, it's closest to Atlanta. In fact, we took the kids down to Atlanta last Monday to kick around. We went shopping, had lunc, went to a huge electronics store, and got back to Chatty before 5:00. We had a full day, but never felt rushed.

Plus, I'd expect the job situation in Chattanooga is better than most cities its size... with slightly less than 200K in population, it's a great size for families... everything is less than 20 minutes away (at the most).

[creeksitter]

To belatedly answer the question - If I go with a group I rent a house or condo at Folly beach. By myself, I'll camp at the James Island park or stay at the Charleston Hostel.