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Old 04-25-2007, 09:09 AM
 
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Hi, I am still in search of somewhere in TN to live that would be what I am looking for. There are so many areas that sound so wonderful, that I would need weeks just to go and explore. I would like to narrow down if possible. I want to live somewhere where it is a little more old fashioned living ie; moms stay home, children can play outside together, people have high morals and there is a sense of community. I want backyard barbeques with friends and neighbors and a place where people treat each other kindly. I want a slower more simple life, but I don't know if we could do without all the conveniences we are used to here in south fl. I can't wait to get out of Florida, but I need to not have to drive an hour just to get groceries, etc. I also love to be in beautiful country. I love rolling hills, streams, mountain scenery, etc. just don't want to be on a mountain. Too scary to drive I would love to have water in my backyard. I am also looking for good schools and low crime. I know, I am asking for something that doesn't exist, but is there anything close to it? The only areas I have seen are the Nashville area and suburbs. I really liked them, but I am also intersted in E. Tn and Chatanooga areas and Tri-Cities. See my dilemma? Would like to know more about Greenville and surrounding areas also. Also I need to find a job for my husband who works in the hard flooring industry (sales). Hopefully, Iv've given enough info for someone to respond. Sorry this is so long. Please help if you can. Thanks!
Oh, PS. Looking for home in 200,000 range with 4 bdrm 2 bath, 2000+ sq. ft.
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Old 04-25-2007, 09:42 AM
 
Location: Tennessee
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I don't know that we can help you find Utopia . . .

Here's a few ideas just to get you started:
Smithville
Winchester
Pikeville
Kingston (?)
Tullahoma
Paris
Hendersonville/Gallatin (maybe larger than what you're looking for)

BTW, Tennessee is just about the capital of the hardwood flooring industry in the US.
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Old 04-25-2007, 09:55 AM
 
Location: Beautiful East TN!!
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I would say either Chat or Tri-Cities are what you are describing above. Now mind you I added Chatt due to what others have told me about the area recently as it has been years since I have been there. I do live in the Tri-Cities. If you pick just about any outlying area of one of the larger cities (Johnson City, Kingsport) you can find those kind of neighborhoods and good schools. Easy drive into town for necessities and wants. Land is rolling hills to mainly flat. We have several water ways. 20 minute drive and you can be in the mountains to enjoy them. You can find property you are looking for in that range.....might have to go up a bit for the 4 bedroom for a newer construction or go to 3 bedrooms but it is very close price wise to what you are looking for. Greeneville....you might be a bit limited as it has limited shopping and dining, not bad, just limited and you would have to travel the 45 minutes or so to Johnson City for it. I would also think hubby would be very limited in job offers in Greeneville. There are many places for hard wood purchase in the Tri-Cities comparatively.
Hope that helps.
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Old 04-25-2007, 10:08 AM
 
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Hi, I am still in search of somewhere in TN to live that would be what I am looking for. There are so many areas that sound so wonderful, that I would need weeks just to go and explore. I would like to narrow down if possible. I want to live somewhere where it is a little more old fashioned living ie; moms stay home, children can play outside together, people have high morals and there is a sense of community. I want backyard barbeques with friends and neighbors and a place where people treat each other kindly. I want a slower more simple life, but I don't know if we could do without all the conveniences we are used to here in south fl. I can't wait to get out of Florida, but I need to not have to drive an hour just to get groceries, etc. I also love to be in beautiful country. I love rolling hills, streams, mountain scenery, etc. just don't want to be on a mountain. Too scary to drive I would love to have water in my backyard. I am also looking for good schools and low crime. I know, I am asking for something that doesn't exist, but is there anything close to it? The only areas I have seen are the Nashville area and suburbs. I really liked them, but I am also intersted in E. Tn and Chatanooga areas and Tri-Cities. See my dilemma? Would like to know more about Greenville and surrounding areas also. Also I need to find a job for my husband who works in the hard flooring industry (sales). Hopefully, Iv've given enough info for someone to respond. Sorry this is so long. Please help if you can. Thanks!
Oh, PS. Looking for home in 200,000 range with 4 bdrm 2 bath, 2000+ sq. ft.
The Cumberland Plateau is half-way between Nashville and Knoxville. Cookeville and Crossville are both growing very rapidly. There are some beautiful lakes around there, Dale Hollow and Cordell Hull are fairly rural. Center Hill has been taken over by Nashvillians looking for weekend getaways. The Cumberland Plateau is less humid than most of Tennessee because of its higher elevation, but it's not mountainous. It's gentle, rolling hills, very agricultural. Cookeville is the largest city on the plateau and has pretty much all the shopping conveniences of a larger city (Sam's Club, department stores, large supermarkets, etc.) even though the city has fewer than 30,000. And from Cookeville you're only an hour to the Nashville airport.
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Old 04-25-2007, 10:20 AM
 
Location: Tennessee
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I kind of hated to mention anything near Dale Hollow . . . since there's a slight problem with a certain dam upstream from there.

I love the lake though.
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Old 04-25-2007, 10:34 AM
 
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I kind of hated to mention anything near Dale Hollow . . . since there's a slight problem with a certain dam upstream from there.

I love the lake though.
According to the Corps of Engineers web site, Dale Hollow isn't affected by Wolf Creek Dam; the two lakes aren't connected downstream from Wolf Creek. If Wold Creek Dam were to break, Center Hill and Cordell Hull could be affected--as would the city of Nashville and Montgomery, Sumner, and Wilson counties--but Dale Hollow wouldn't be touched.

You can go here to see maps of the potential flooding:
http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/WolfCreek/maps_online.htm (broken link)
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Old 04-25-2007, 10:44 AM
 
Location: Tennessee
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According to the Corps of Engineers web site, Dale Hollow isn't affected by Wolf Creek Dam; the two lakes aren't connected downstream from Wolf Creek. If Wold Creek Dam were to break, Center Hill and Cordell Hull could be affected--as would the city of Nashville and Montgomery, Sumner, and Wilson counties--but Dale Hollow wouldn't be touched.

You can go here to see maps of the potential flooding:
http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/WolfCreek/maps_online.htm (broken link)
You're probably right, but it's awfully close to being downsteam. I'm surprised it wouldn't be affected with that much water going down river.

I'm looked at the maps, but I didn't study them.
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Old 04-25-2007, 01:18 PM
 
Location: Hometown of Jason Witten
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I kind of hated to mention anything near Dale Hollow . . . since there's a slight problem with a certain dam upstream from there.

I love the lake though.
Hello again, Alleycat. The Corps of Engineers "assures" us that if the dam ever ruptures Nashville will have 24 hours to evacuate and prevent any casualities but damage costs will be in the billions.
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Old 04-25-2007, 01:26 PM
 
Location: Tennessee
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Hello again, Alleycat. The Corps of Engineers "assures" us that if the dam ever ruptures Nashville will have 24 hours to evacuate and prevent any casualities but damage costs will be in the billions.
As long as it doesn't back up the Harpeth, I'll be fine! ;-)
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Old 04-25-2007, 01:50 PM
 
Location: Hometown of Jason Witten
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As long as it doesn't back up the Harpeth, I'll be fine! ;-)
No problem for you, Alleycat. Have you ever noticed how close together the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers are at the lower end of Land Between the Lakes? A local once told me that he calls that area Taint. When I asked what he meant he said, "'Taint the Cumberland Valley and 'Taint the Tennessee Valley."
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