Posted on 05/12/2023 12:23:23 AM PDT by GunHoardingCapitalist
I recently posted about my thoughts on relicating to Alaska. First off, thank you all that responded publicly, secondly thank you all that sent PM's 10 fold. It has given me a lot to think about, the pros and cons. Its made me think of a romance I have in my head about the final fronteer, and that romance was just that. It does not sound like AK would be good for me, 20 years ago absolutely, but not today.
I recieved almost twice as many PM's from people in one state alone looking for skilled workers, plus with the bold and blantent sign I asked God to help guide me. A fireball that burnt from the northwest to the southeast.
I never considered Tennessee, I have family, coworkers and friends there. So there would be a foundation to build upon. I am activly searching for work in the Chattanooga area, looking at the Hixson area for living I dont want to be in Nashville or Memphis, fun places to visit and I love their history and impact on the world. Personal opinion, Blues is the greatist music created.
So instead of North, I had romantic blinders on and never considered looking behind me.
So if there are any Freepers within 100 miles of Chattanooga, I would love to hear from you and get your opinion, cost of living, housing and job market. Feel free to PM if you want to be anonymous and not dox yourself.
In 2005, I lived in Nashville producing national TV spots. Like you, I appreciated its history. However, I LOVED Chattanooga! It was beautiful, small, and felt remote. I hope you do it!
I can’t give you specifics ie cost of living, etc……but I can tell you Hixson would be a good choice.
It’s across the Tennessee River from Chattanoooga proper, so you have the best of both worlds…
Hixson is a quiet bedroom community, but is actually incorporated into Chatttanooga
I can even recommend churches there as I have family in the area.
I think a small town would be best for you. Something large enough to give you services, but one with still small town feel.
I live in north Georgia. Very affordable. Great place
My son lived in Chattanooga. I didn’t see any old people. I assume they were all killed off from the crazy drivers they have there
Tennessee is where I am looking as well but at some point, there is no place else to run. We will have to fight the Leftist communists (i.e. democrats) at some point.
I’m actually going to a job interview outside of Nashville (LaVergne) on Monday, as we are looking to relocate from Indiana.
My biggest stress and anxiety is from the change in housing prices since I bought my house very cheap here. I’ll get a good profit from selling, but prices are sky high to purchase and much higher interest rates too, so I’m really stressing it.
Chattanooga itself may be too urban, congested and traffic-burdened for you. Fast growth putting pressure on a previously ‘small’ city.
Don’t know your preferences but if you are looking for a final home, look in far suburban Chattanooga. Otherwise the growth and incumbent issues/costs will overcome you.
We too live in N Georgia, rural, in a location far enough from Atlanta or Chattanooga to be ruined by blue growth.
Just out of curiosity, what has happened in the last number of years that has been bringing conservative tv news personalities to Nashville? Lahren is the 1st name I can think of and I think there is maybe another. Just curious. Thanks.
All I can say is my MIL’s boyfriend moved down to TN from PA some 15 years ago to be near his disabled former-navy son and family. He loved it down there. They were rural and this man built himself a little house and literally adopted a stray terrier off the street as his pet.
Agree w/ you about Blues.
Cheers, ‘Pod
Good choice. I relocated to TN two years ago. Left all of my close family in MA. I have not regretted my decision once. One piece of advise...which you seem to have already considered...stay as far East as you can. Western TN has serious issues. Good luck!
Alaska wouldn’t work for me. I’d absolutely LOVE the hunting and fishing. But the long periods of cold would be a deal breaker as I had frostbite many years ago. Plus in general I do not like the cold. But I’d be happy to visit (in Summer of course).
I would also look at Johnson City, Bristol and part of SW Va. I live in a VA county bordering WV and we have a manufacturing plant that is going full tilt. Everyone is hiring.
I’m going to tag along reading the replies. We have considered Tennessee in the Chattanooga area, actually closer to Cleveland. Issues for us are eventual health care and access to a decent airport. The natural surroundings are the big draw for us, and the people are genuine and kind souls. Real estate there looks to be pretty expensive, more than we expected, perhaps because we are hoping for lake or river property eventually. Also waiting for a sign from God about timing. Whenever we’ve had big moves, it has always been very clear that it was His Will for us somewhere in the process.
Consider relocating to South Dakota. Great people, beautiful country and no state income tax. Also so far mostly untainted by leftists fleeing their blue state dung heaps.
Chattanooga is a real nice place. Stay away from Nashville and Memphis.
I’m glad you rethought AK.
Hi Mach! My situation was a bit different, as I had a contract based in Denver with a Nashville company who, when it expired, brought me out there. However, what I learned was that there were a great many production studios born from the huge music industry there that, by its nature and culture was very conservative. Overall, it both built and drew a fantastic tv/film crew base who would come in for work from nearby GA, KY, SC, and AL. With the grounded, mostly conservative southern men, it created a hard working, cordial crew/work environment. Housing was another draw. I want to cry when I think back to the $300k - $500k "mansion" that I could have bought that, today, would be an easy million. So, I'm sure that was a huge draw. The city was easy to navigate and very exciting. Parts were very dirty, unlike Denver. Today, Denver is mostly disgusting but I suspect Nashville has kept its beauty due to its conservative vibe. Anyway, I think those might be reasons that industry grew there and drew intelligent, good people. 😎🎶
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