My late dear wife and my current gf are from tropical countries with wonderful snakes e.g. cobra. Some species will aggressively chase you and fast. Never did want to go on a jungle walk in their home lands, although I do not have a snake phobia, just realistically want to avoid danger to my well-being.
I have seen copperhead chase. I grew up in the swamps of the everglades so TN is mild in comparison. Still, not as bad as where you have been.