Hello all,
I am reaching out to ask advise from other retirees who have explored Tennessee and surrounding states. We are looking in Tennessee for the advantages of taxes and all but would also be open to other states like NC, SC. We would like to stay close to family near Atlanta as a nice short trip visit for them but not so far as say, Arkansas.
My husband and I recently relocated from Lansing, Michigan to Newnan, GA, which is south of Atlanta to be near family and are renting as we explore. We have been venturing out to places like Crossville, Tellico, etc., etc. in Tennessee and all are nice. We are looking for some golf opportunities but that window is pretty small, we would like adult care options near by for the future and would love a home with a view.
We thought that the Glades of Crossville was a very close fit for our desires but I was frustrated by the lack of a view of the mountains. A real estate agent explained that the Glades were on a plateau and also the most densely tree covered area in the continental US so you don't even know you are in the mountains.
I repeat myself by saying we are Michiganders and are not familiar with anything south of Ohio so we don't know the mountains. I would like to hear other's experiences in searching for a retirement location. I can look at a map all day long but since we have pets our outings are limited to 3-4 days at a time and we could be searching for over a year, thus reaching out to you all.
I would appreciate any suggestions of areas to investigate.
Thank you,
Karen
I am reaching out to ask advise from other retirees who have explored Tennessee and surrounding states. We are looking in Tennessee for the advantages of taxes and all but would also be open to other states like NC, SC. We would like to stay close to family near Atlanta as a nice short trip visit for them but not so far as say, Arkansas.
My husband and I recently relocated from Lansing, Michigan to Newnan, GA, which is south of Atlanta to be near family and are renting as we explore. We have been venturing out to places like Crossville, Tellico, etc., etc. in Tennessee and all are nice. We are looking for some golf opportunities but that window is pretty small, we would like adult care options near by for the future and would love a home with a view.
We thought that the Glades of Crossville was a very close fit for our desires but I was frustrated by the lack of a view of the mountains. A real estate agent explained that the Glades were on a plateau and also the most densely tree covered area in the continental US so you don't even know you are in the mountains.
I repeat myself by saying we are Michiganders and are not familiar with anything south of Ohio so we don't know the mountains. I would like to hear other's experiences in searching for a retirement location. I can look at a map all day long but since we have pets our outings are limited to 3-4 days at a time and we could be searching for over a year, thus reaching out to you all.
I would appreciate any suggestions of areas to investigate.
Thank you,
Karen