Retirement Around
the South - Tennessee
■ Northeast Tennessee is an “under
the radar” spot, compared with places like Asheville
and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, or the North Georgia
Mountains/Lake Lanier area.
According to Jeanette Scalf,
a retiree recruiter in the area, Northeast Tennessee
is “like the North Carolina mountains without the higher
taxes.” Tennessee is known for not having a state income
tax. Some of the towns that retirees find desirable
are Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson City, home of East
Tennessee University.
The Appalachian Mountains region
promotes four distinct seasons, moderate temperatures
year-round, a rich cultural heritage, stunning natural
beauty, wide variety of outdoor recreational
opportunities, multi-dimensional arts environment, many
fine dining opportunities, regional wineries and vineyards
and nationally-recognized physicians and medical centers.
■ In Middle Tennessee,
near Cookeville, The Bluffs at Cumberland Cove features
great mountain views with city water, sewer, underground
utilities, waterfalls, creeks, country paved roads and
a 770-acre nature preserve. The property is close to medical
facilities. Interior lots start at $48,900; view lots,
at $98,900. A cottage and chalet pre-development release
is part of the development’s immediate plans. Call 877-444-8439
or click on www.mybluffs.com.
