East, Middle & West TN: Three Regions of Tennessee (Memphis: real estate, house)

[OnOurWaySouth]

I don't understand what areas designate East TN and Middle TN that I have seen referenced on this board. We are going to be relocating after the holidays and thrilled we have found this forum. We are looking at Waynesboro, Centerville and surrounding areas....is that South TN?

Do these communities particpate in high school rodeo? Thanks so much, we truly appreciate your help and time.

[jguillot]

Mapquest.com shows that both Centerville and Waynesboro are southwest of Nashville. It appears that Waynesboro could be considered to be in southwest Tennessee near the Alabama state line, but Centerville appears to be closer to central Tennessee.

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by OnOurWaySouth

I don't understand what areas designate East TN and Middle TN that I have seen referenced on this board. We are going to be relocating after the holidays and thrilled we have found this forum. We are looking at Waynesboro, Centerville and surrounding areas....is that South TN?

Do these communities particpate in high school rodeo? Thanks so much, we truly appreciate your help and time.

Here you go.

Tennessee's 3 Grand Divisions

Here a quick guide:

The 1991 edition of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) details the grand divisions of the state of Tennessee. TCA 4-1-201 states that there are three (3) grand divisions of the state: the eastern, middle and western. In the listings, Perry County has been moved from the Western Grand Division to the Middle Grand Division. The counties listed are as follows:

Eastern Grand Division (TCA 4-1-202)
Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Cumberland, Grainger, Greene, Hamilton, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Polk, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington.

Middle Grand Division (TCA 4-1-203)
Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sequatchie, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson, and Wilson.

Western Grand Division (TCA 4-1-204)
Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, McNairy, Madison, Obion, Shelby, Tipton and Weakley.

There should be 95 counties there, but I didn't count 'em.

There's all sort of rodeos around the state, but I've never heard of a "high school rodeo" team.

[corey4671]

in a nutshell...I have always defined middle tn this way. look at the border between georgia and alabama. If you were to run that border north to kentucky that would be the line between east and middle tn. the tennessee river to the west would be the dividing line between middle and west tennessee. hope this helps

[Beretta]

The State of Tennessee Website has some great information, links, etc. including a map of the regions, geographical, weather, roads, voting, environmental maps. Check it out!

http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/about/maps.html

[mostlysunny]

Most people consider Centerville and Waynesboro as being in Middle Tennessee. I guess partly because if they want some big city action, they go up to Nashville.

[hopp49]

Looking for a little information about the differences in weather and terrain across the state. Contemplating a move from Ohio but gathering info is slow with LOWSPEED internet---reason enuff to move! I see the state is generally defined in three sections but what is the difference in weather? Is one hotter, windier, colder, foggier, cloudier, etc, etc. We are retired and looking for some ground--30-100 acres within say 50 miles of somewhere that has all the stuff we need, but don't want to live next to. Here, I can walk out the back door and start hunting, or drive 15 minutes and shop Walmart or 20 minutes to a first class hospital(us old folks have to think about such things). We have been looking at the Cookeville area, but only because they have had some good pr going on the net and in publications we have seen. Occurs to us that there has to be other good places in Tenn and we may be behind the pricing curve with that area. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, very much

[Capt. Dan]

West Tenn is the most affordable on a retirement budget I think. West Tenn is a little flatter topography than central or east Tenn. Mild winters, hot humid summers. Real estate is still reasonable and finding acreage shouldnt be a problem. West Tenn is a hunters paradise. Shopping, nightlife and hospitals are all handy. check out the area around Jackson. Everything is convenient and Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is world class. Just south of Jackson is Hardeman County. Consistently produces the most and biggest deer in the state. You will find that west Tennessee is VERY SOUTHERN! Some adjustments may be required depending on ones thinking. I hope this helps.

[Capt. Dan]

As an afterthought-- Memphis has become a very dangerous place. AVOID!

[cherokeelake]

There's lots of places here in east Tn where you can walk up in the woods behind the house and hunt a large population of wild turkeys. The deer hunting is much better in middle and west Tn but there's still plenty of deer on the east side of the state. Temps are about the same, a little colder up in the mountains, but you don't have to worry much about tornados east of the Cumberland Plateau. By the time storm systems hit the plateau they start breaking up. East Tn has it's mountains and west Tn has it's flat land. After 42 years of living between the Smokeys and the Clinch Mtn range it would be hard for me to get use to the flat land. East Tn has plenty to offer as far as retail and hospitals. If you need to head to the big city you have Knoxville and Chattanooga, both have a lot to offer. Good luck on your search, east, middle or west, you'll be fine. Just stay away from Memphis