Considering a move to East Tennessee is a time to be excited for finding a new community you’ll love!
You don’t have to feel alone in this process-64% of potential buyers come from outside of Tennessee. Moving gives the opportunity to meet friends and experience life in an exciting new environment. Not to mention that Tennessee doesn’t have a state income tax, and a cost of living that is 12% below the US average. Steep yourself in the rich culture while enjoying our four glorious seasons that afford us gorgeous gardens, unlimited lake days and a rich diversity of life. East Tennessee has a lot to offer new transplants, whatever their interests.
The Tennessee lifestyle
Very few things are more breathtaking than the sun rising from behind the Mountains of North Carolina. Sunsets are equally beautiful on the horizon of one of our many lakes. Tennessee is a water-lovers paradise. Add to the rivers more than 1,300 lakes and reservoirs, and the Volunteer State offers endless recreation opportunities, from boating activities and fishing to hiking.
Everyone here raves about the scenery—everyone. The Great Smoky Mountains are mentioned time and time again as a must-see. Spring is a time of new life that will overwhelm you with beauty. In the fall months people come from all over the country for some Autumn Inspiration.
Retirement in East Tennessee
Personal preferences matter when it comes to picking where to retire. Do you prefer year-round warm weather or all four seasons? Do you want to be in an active community with lots of activities? These are questions you need to answer for yourself. Tennessee ranked fifth on the list of the best states for retirement based on a host of financial factors including cost of living, tax burdens on retirees and the affordability of health care. The Volunteer State is a good choice for budget-conscious retirees. According to data from the Council for Community and Economic Research, every major metro area offers below-average living costs in almost every category of expenses, including health care—among the biggest financial concerns for aging Americans.
Loudon County
Loudon County is situated in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is a scenic and more peaceful route to the nation’s most visited national park with five major waterways flowing through the county, and home to six championship golf courses. Whether you desire to live in an upscale gated waterfront golf community or in a more rural pastoral setting, Loudon County has a diverse inventory of properties that appeal to every taste… making it one of the fastest growing retirement communities in Tennessee.
Monroe County
Monroe County is the type of place that makes you feel at home the very first time you visit. From relaxing on the Tellico Lake or enjoying a round of golf in Vonore to hiking in the Cherokee National Forest in Tellico Plains to sightseeing on the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway. Discovering history in Madisonville and shopping in Sweetwater’s nationally recognized Main Street, there is something for everyone to experience!
Jobs and Economic Development
The Volunteer State holds one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates. Tennessee boasted a record-setting 25,837 jobs in 2015, prompting the Brookings Institute to rank Tennessee number one for advanced industry job growth. Tennessee is also home to nine of the world’s largest companies, including FedEx, Dollar General and Eastman Chemical. Low business taxes and business-friendly incentives have helped lure global companies, such as Nissan North America to Tennessee.
Moving to a new state or region can be particularly hard. Simple comforts that you take for granted, such as favorite foods in the grocery store, are often no longer available. Then there’s the challenge of meeting new friends and learning the new social norms associated with each area of the country. It’s taxing on the mind, body and spirit. But As a real estate professional, we understand you have a great deal of questions and thoughts and we are here to help get you through the transition and moved into a beautiful new lake home!
Posted by Karen Millikan, Lakefront Living, On The Lake Realty