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Old 10-25-2007, 03:15 PM
 
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Never been to Knoxville and am interested in the scenery. Know it's in the vacinity of Smokies. Any areas to live that are close to these....lots of trees but within close proximity to city ammenities, conservative also? Thanks.
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Old 10-26-2007, 02:02 PM
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Hi windycity,

I think it comes down to what your parents intend on doing in their retirement. You mentioned Raleigh and Charlotte. We've lived in both and both are fabulous areas, near-international cities, cheap flights to everywhere, a close drive to everything; mountains, beaches. I'd recommend the Cary area of Raleigh and Lake Norman area of Charlotte. There are great clean rural areas outside of the cities as well. Right where you are in Greenville is also a good choice, mountains, and the beach is just a whisper away. Western NC also is a wonderland of places and towns, all in the mountains with easy access to the coast. Nashville does offer a lot to do but unless they're really into the music scene, offers little over the NC, SC areas. All that said, Knoxville is a choice but with the problems you've already read there may be better choices for your parents, most people only move once for retirement. I would research it greatly. After they visit each place I'm sure they'll know what's right for them.

Best of luck in finding a great place for your parents.
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Old 10-26-2007, 02:16 PM
 
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I moved here from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I love it so far, and only wish I had moved here sooner. Is it paradise? No, of course there are problems here. But I haven't seen more problems here than Dallas as far as crime goes, actually less it seems. Also the traffic is a breeze as Knoxville rush hour is really 1 hour that is not too bad, compared to the Dallas rush hour that was from 6AM-10AM and then from 3PM-7PM.

As far as what to do, if they like outdoors at all, there are at least 8 state parks within 2-3 hours drive, depending on where in Knxoville they move.
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Old 10-27-2007, 11:05 AM
 
Location: Stone Mountain, GA
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What about Asheville, NC? It's got more to do than Knoxville and is more compact. Knoxville's downtown is starting to come alive, but Asheville's is already there. Of course, housing is much cheaper here in Knoxville.
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Old 10-27-2007, 11:06 AM
 
Location: Stone Mountain, GA
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Never been to Knoxville and am interested in the scenery. Know it's in the vacinity of Smokies. Any areas to live that are close to these....lots of trees but within close proximity to city ammenities, conservative also? Thanks.
Knoxville and its surrounding areas are conservative. You could look into living in South Knoxville. It's very close to downtown, but it's mostly rural. Blount County is also a good bet, and the scenery is gorgeous.
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Old 04-05-2008, 07:10 AM
 
Location: Signal Mountain, Tennessee
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Default Rainy day things to do in Knoxville and Gatlinburg?

Alright, day 3 or our rain-cation! Two sons 20 and 18, looking for something to do to keep them occupied. Tomorrow shows clear skies and we will be doing the Smoky Mountain National park...what to do today?

Any suggestions appreciated!

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Old 04-05-2008, 07:20 AM
 
Location: Signal Mountain, Tennessee
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Thanks SMG...
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:33 AM
 
Location: Cookeville, TN
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Alright, day 3 or our rain-cation! Two sons 20 and 18, looking for something to do to keep them occupied. Tomorrow shows clear skies and we will be doing the Smoky Mountain National park...what to do today?

Any suggestions appreciated!

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Go hang out at some of "Outlet Malls"....Tanger, for one....plenty of things there to interest those boys! ....
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:49 AM
 
Location: Signal Mountain, Tennessee
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Thanks CWG - My wife and I discovered that one yesterday and will probably drag them there after another tour of the streets of Gatlinburg... we might do Ripley's. We haven't done the Arts and Crafts loop either, but no way Jose will the boys want to do that one! Heard there was a winery in that section also, might take a visit...
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Old 04-05-2008, 10:27 AM
 
Location: Cookeville, TN
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Thanks CWG - My wife and I discovered that one yesterday and will probably drag them there after another tour of the streets of Gatlinburg... we might do Ripley's. We haven't done the Arts and Crafts loop either, but no way Jose will the boys want to do that one! Heard there was a winery in that section also, might take a visit...
I remember when I was that age and at least at the Tanger Outlets, they can "enjoy" the "scenery"..
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