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Most of West Virginia would get more snow and cold than Tennessee, although less than New England. Kentucky which is in between the two states may be worth considering as well. It is generally more prosperous and a bit milder than West Virginia, and has cheaper housing than Tennessee with many topographic similarities.
Jackson County, AL is close to both Huntsville and Chattanooga and it is scenic with the Tennessee River and surrounding mountains. It would have more heat and humidity than further north however.
I would say that is the case, but definitely avoid any mining counties in Kentucky that have mountaintop removal as they have severe problems. On Google Maps, most of those areas can't be easily identified.
I would say that is the case, but definitely avoid any mining counties in Kentucky that have mountaintop removal as they have severe problems. On Google Maps, most of those areas can't be easily identified.
I think the more appealing smaller counties in Kentucky are in the Bluegrass on the outskirts of metro Lexington followed by the Pennyrile area further south/southwest. These are away from the mining areas.
I would consider McMinnville, TN. It is more affordable than Cookeville or Crossville. It offers a nice village historic downtown. The area is hilly, but not too hilly. I also like that it is large enough to have grocery stores, medical services, and shopping. It's proximity to Nashville and Chattanooga areas are nice. You are also close to Murfreesboro and Cookeville if you do not want to go all the way into Nashville for things. I have some family there and the people are really nice.
Kentucky would obviously have shorter and less intense summers than Florida, but there is still a fair amount of heat and humidity. In general the risk of tornadoes and severe weather events goes down a bit moving east within the state. There are plenty of low population towns that aren't overly isolated.
I think some others danced around this, but eastern Kentucky and West Virginia share not only mountainous terrain and mining as an industry but also poverty as things in common.
I would consider McMinnville, TN. It is more affordable than Cookeville or Crossville. It offers a nice village historic downtown. The area is hilly, but not too hilly. I also like that it is large enough to have grocery stores, medical services, and shopping. It's proximity to Nashville and Chattanooga areas are nice. You are also close to Murfreesboro and Cookeville if you do not want to go all the way into Nashville for things. I have some family there and the people are really nice.
I agree. I mention Crossville as it’s the place with most name recognition on top of the plateau. I’m very open to a smaller more rural community. I do prefer to be up on the plateau at the higher elevation than Cookeville.
Kentucky would obviously have shorter and less intense summers than Florida, but there is still a fair amount of heat and humidity. In general the risk of tornadoes and severe weather events goes down a bit moving east within the state. There are plenty of low population towns that aren't overly isolated.
Thank you jas75, that is helpful. Are you talking in Ky (the low population towns that aren't overly isolated)?
I would consider McMinnville, TN. It is more affordable than Cookeville or Crossville. It offers a nice village historic downtown. The area is hilly, but not too hilly. I also like that it is large enough to have grocery stores, medical services, and shopping. It's proximity to Nashville and Chattanooga areas are nice. You are also close to Murfreesboro and Cookeville if you do not want to go all the way into Nashville for things. I have some family there and the people are really nice.
This is great info! Thank you, I will check out McMinnville, Tn!
This is great info! Thank you, I will check out McMinnville, Tn!
I would avoid McMinnville ("McMethville") at all costs. There's a reason it's so cheap and not growing. Check instead Sparta which is smaller (pop. 5,000) but still has most things that McMinnville does and is just as quaint and scenic (if not more), plus it's only 10 minutes from Cookeville which has things like Sam's Club, movie theaters, Publix, better health care, etc. Schools in Sparta aren't as good as in Cookeville (but much better than in McMinnville) which helps explain why it's cheaper than Cookeville. But it's a great, cheaper alternative to Cookeville and still puts you in the thick of a beautiful area with lakes, waterfalls, and (small) mountains.
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I think some others danced around this, but eastern Kentucky and West Virginia share not only mountainous terrain and mining as an industry but also poverty as things in common.
Agreed - the more desirable parts of Kentucky tend to be further west in the Bluegrass, away from West Virginia.
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