..About "making ends meet."
That CAN be done here, in Sevierville. Buying your house outright ought to set you up easily. But - keep this in mind....if you're looking at buying out in the county (outside Sevierville city limits) the city legislators will soon annex this cheaper area and the attractive property taxes will go up. Generally, I think the cost of living is higher here, than in Knoxville.
My opinion rises out of my personal experience moving from Knoxville to a rental house in Sevier county. Oh, by the way, the rentals aren't published anywhere on a reliable basis. You just kinda have to "know someone". But, as to living expenses, I'm constantly shocked by higher prices charged here, as compared to the same store in Knoxville. Like groceries, for example. The Kroger in Sevierville might carry the same sales flyer online as all the other Atlanta district stores, but often, the bargains I note aren't available at the Sevierville store or the shelf is empty (they won't restock the item at the low price). And gasoline is always $.10 higher here, than Knoxville (even though it all comes out of the same depot in Knoxville). This isn't a scientific study - just one person's impression.
Living outside the city limits has its down points too. Fire protection is volunteer (not to say they are inadequate because the volunteer firefighters I know personally are fantastic folk and very professional). No garbage pickup unless you want to contract with one of two or three private companies listed in the phone book. But, a county dump is nearby, so it's just a matter of putting the trash in my car trunk and making a short detour every other day. I once met a nice lady who worked for Enterprise (the rental car company that will pick you up) who moved here with her husband from up north. She loved her part time job, and loved the house they live in. But I didn't see it - so can't judge.
The only 'metro' ameneties we have here, are a few fast food restaurants and the availability to go to Knoxville for the rest. The is one movie theater in Sevierville. There are rumors of another Walmart
coming soon out near the interstate. We have a small public library. Lots of 'overpriced' grocery stores (see above). No roadside vege stands. Several Dollar Stores (though I've not been in any of them). Lotta banks. And.....? hmmm....that's all I can think of. I actally do quite a bit of my shopping online because the items I want are not available locally......they just aren't here!
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help!
and I'm afraid he won't be accepted anywhere
. Can anyone tell me about racial problems in the area - or the lack of? I know there aren't many African Americans in the area and there are a lot of rednecks. Rednecks I can handle except for our baby.
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