I thought you were from the Tri-Cities, bert?
I am. I travel from Morristown down through Jefferson City to the fringe of Knoxville. That area is rural, small town with a 4 lane hiway and an interstate and 15 miles or so in either direction to city stuff including big time medical facilities. Near by is dandridge that is also a small town.
The area is great for someone wanting to escape a city.