7 Small Towns in Northeast Tennessee

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

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[@dittohead7044]

Too many people are relocating here and changing the experience of living here. Don’t ruin it

[@leroylowe5921]

@@dittohead7044 it is very rare for me to give a video a thumbs down but I did it in this case. But I left so many comments it will get boosted anyway.

[@leahrichards4942]

​@@dittohead7044you are only the second person to give that kind of comment. We are moving to acclimate to a new way of living not bring anything with us.

[@BrianEscobar-90]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

[@temmyolarewaju9371]

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[@zubairadamu2477]

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[@debragriffith6628]

Memphis welcomes all those wonderful people from Californication and New York! Go there!

[@americanstyle6280]

😂😂😂😂

[@rickklare4081]

I live in UPSTATE New York and I don't like the all those wonderful people from Californication and New York ! yeah go to Memphis I live in Greenville NY now Maybe I should drop that NY and move to Greenville TN

[@pitohead77]

waaaa waaa waaa we bout to take over and put a weed dispensary on every corner

[@Real90sfeel]

Yes, CA and NYers go straight to Memphis! Ya'll will fit right-in...

[@christinaw9807]

I've lived in Greeneville. Lots of the young belowing to get out. 3rd highest wheel tax, increasing land taxes (and if you live in the city, expect to pay county land tax as well), and not a whole lot to do. The "shopping" would be exciting if you had money after paying for basics to shop much. And if you're not outdoorsy, expect to be bored, and poor.

[@sportmod11p63]

Im unfortunately in Ca and am looking to retire in 1 1/2 years to the tri cities area, my son went to King University and became an RN in Johnson City. I love it there and cant wait!!!!

[@annjames1837]

California invaders making life expensive for the locals.

[@CwazyKeeds]

Love ALL of your videos - great information!! Thanks!

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Thank you!!! We appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@randyriggs5463]

My wife and I are planning on retiring in Tennessee. The tri cities are wonderful. People in Tennessee are really nice compared to Florida. We have been going on vacation there since 2015.

[@conniedlawson]

Don’t move here

[@davidgagliardo3258]

@@conniedlawson such a hateful person. You represent the worst of TN.

[@fergferguson7370]

I like your videos..good info ..

[@debistarnes5151]

I have lived in this area (tri-cities) all my life... love it!!!

[@tammanyfields3583]

When we moved here we chose lovely Rogersville. It is a great small town and historic too.

[@numberoneduchess]

Since a lot of people are working remotely, it would help to know what kind if internet service and health care is offered in these small towns. Thanks for the info you have provided.

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Most areas have high speed internet. You can actually enter any address on the FCC Broadband Map and see what type of internet and cell service is available. Check out our video, Where Are the Hospitals in Northeast Tennessee. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@jwhaley8849]

I can only get internet from the phone company, it didn’t even work.

[@freddudley6173]

We have very good hospitals in Greeneville and Johnson City. Good trout fishing and turkey hunting all throughout east Tennessee.

[@jwhaley8849]

@@freddudley6173 is that why it takes six to nine months to even see a primary care doctor? Bonus, because they stay backed out on procedures in the hospitals here, my child has permanent hearing damage due to the hospital staying overwhelmed!

[@codetalker8904]

My father and grandfather and great grandfather were born in Jonesboro. I'm a Florida bred and born.

[@rickyball8857]

Remember to tell everyone about how the Monopoly on our Healthcare is in this area and everyone laying in the ER’s for days

[@DjZephy]

I love your channel! I'm planning on moving to northeast TN pretty soon and I've learned a ton from you. So thank you!

[@oscarnunez6379]

YOU GUYS ARE GREAT I EVEN LET MY SON KNOW IN SO. CALIFORNIA

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Thank you!

[@annjames1837]

Tennessee has met its quota of Californians

[@bellaforyou6061]

I couldn't believe Greeneville population is 16,000. I had to look it up and ur right. I lived there and thought it was at least double that with all the stores they have there.

[@wdbrown22]

Great video. So many great things about northeast Tn.

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Thanks David!!

[@irynaangelakos9437]

Thank you so much ❤

[@jeandissmore8149]

Elizabeth ton thank you for Pronouncing this for me!!

[@leahrichards4942]

Glad I found your video. My husband and I are looking to move at the central NY area. I am in love with Lynchburg, VA. My husband wants North East TN. TN will not tax my retirement, VA will. Your video has opened my mind to this area. We will be coming to visit Dec 2024.

[@gitboy314]

The incessant train horns in Johnson City are insufferable.

[@hunkerbunt5174]

Sorry but I baught the last available house in Jonesborough

[@lisouthflorida]

Love mom and pop shops !! Great video 👍

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Thank you!! We love this one

[@lolirichardson]

People from the blue states come to Tennessee to change their lives but they want Tennessee to change for them and their liberal ideas, please stay in your state and leave us alone in our state if you don't like our old country attitude.

[@MillerTimeFitness]

Nice, I'm fixing to start the All Go retirement phase, but am already looking at the Johnson City one hour bubble for the Slow Got to No Go retirement phases, maximizing the VA home loan for 5+ acres, small house, small town, and no close neighbors.

[@meofamerica811]

My dad brought us to smokies every year when I was young . I wanted to come with my husband , begged him for 4 years , sadly he died in December..

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you will get to visit the smokies again someday when you are feeling up to it❤️

[@wunnerwmn2737]

NE Tennessee: awful hospitals run by Ballad, mostly minimum wage jobs, rich people moving in from the west coast and paying outrageous prices for homes, making real estate not affordable for locals.

[@pitohead77]

waaa waaa waaa

[@SuperQuantum69]

Nice information! Thank you.. I just started searching more information about moving to TN. The "no state income tax" is super appealing. But seeing the nature, mountains, is enough reason.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Great place. We did that two years ago and love it.

[@truderenken3248]

No income tax, but 9.75% sales tax on everything, including services and even food at grocery stores! Believe me, it is significant.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

@@truderenken3248 At least with sales tax you have a little control on what you buy and thus how much tax is paid. Income tax is less forgiving. And if you're lucky enough to live close enough to a border state with lower sales tax you can do at least some of your shopping there. Sales tax is also deductible on federal tax if you itemize. It isn't all bad.

[@SuperQuantum69]

@@truderenken3248 Cities around I live have a retail sale tax that rages from 9.75 to 10.85%. so, I take it!! Besides, you have control of what you buy.. so.. Thanks for reading and commenting!

[@truderenken3248]

@@joewoodchuck3824 Never said it was all bad, just sharing info she may not have been aware of :) I live in Jonesborough ~ one step from heaven!

[@popsjalopyemporium504]

Great video 👍

[@yi4733]

I lived in Greeneville and now its not cheap, very short on rental places, and expensive. All these small towns housing has gone up 300 percent. Honestly I'm retired can't find a rental I can afford. 800 a month apt your income has to be 3200 a month. Outsiders have come in and bought up everything, now original residents can't afford to live here. There are lots of homeless here. To rent a home 3 br nice, 4200 a month

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Most homes have doubled in value over the past five years. Home prices have gone up significantly across the country. There is a shortage of homes in the US.

[@janiBinTN]

& they’re encouraging more. 😢

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

@@yi4733 The average rental is not 4200 per month. I’m not sure where you are getting your stats. Most home prices across the country have double over the past 5 years. Our area is not alone.

[@tnguitarist]

East Tennessee is full. Sad, but that ship has sailed. Try Kentucky.

[@nightbasser73]

Kentucky doesn’t want them either!!!

[@Bjamin9891]

How welcoming. Sorry buddy tough luck it’s happening. You have to understand what is happening to you already happened to the people like myself who relocated from NY you also have to understand that most of NY is conservative except for the city fools. 90% of the people moving are escaping libtard policy’s and have a deep hatred for what they are fleeing Also it won’t hurt you guys to get a little culture your food is terrible outside of pals and some bbq places If you can’t afford the new reality maybe you have to move to Kentucky

[@dr.johnwatson2503]

Colorado is happy to take the overflow from Oregon and California.

[@linhager12]

😂😂😂😂

[@gmc8099]

That's correct we don't want you in Tennessee!!! The outsiders are ruining our culture!! A 90 year old woman was assaulted beat and unspeakable things done to her by some folks that have moved into Hartford Tennessee we don't want you here!!!

[@RobloxGirlAva]

I love ur vids talking about my hometowns ❤

[@barefoofDr]

But you forgot Flag Pond.

[@Richard-s5x]

How about roan mountain and mountain city? Don't forget Hampton

[@michaelpardue2400]

Please don't move to Tennessee stay in California and New York

[@emeliagomez9959]

It's so sad to hear you say stuff like this. Look I was born in California. I didn't choose California my parents did. Now that I'm a mother and a wife my values don't align with Democrats or California. What's so wrong for wanting what Tennessee has to offer.

[@michaelpardue2400]

@@emeliagomez9959 all saying don't come here and change Tennessee

[@DjZephy]

@@emeliagomez9959 Do what you want!

[@theognapalm]

As someone who is in the midst of setting up a relocation for a family of 4 from NY, this is actually partially offensive. Most of us are actually from Upstate and lumping us with the city is considered rude. We are NOTHING like the folks from the city, but they are the reason the state is the way it is. Hence why so many of us leave.

[@erickraus4076]

​@theognapalm as one who was born in western ny, raised in nw pa, and stayed south after military service many years ago. I can understand why local people get nervous, they hear ny and think "city" but what they need to realize is states like ny, cal have a vast population of hard working, conservative minded people. Please be Patient with us. It sounds like your that type of people and you'll fit in fine.

[@ccr508]

Maybe revise your graphics when you put up the population figures. At least double them since there has been a major influx of people in this area. And don’t forget to let your potential buyers know that since “Mayberry” has turned into a thriving metropolis they’ll need to be prepared for an overload of people dealing with an infrastructure that was intended for 1/4 of what it is now. Good luck hope you make millions in the real estate biz!

[@tramptramp5401]

Elizabethton is full. Most of east TN. is pretty much full. Please try some place else if you are planing to move from some liberal hell hole. I hear Alabama is nice. Also been told Kentucky has some wonderful places. Hey, perhaps give MD a try, Bet you'll like it there.

[@AgendaInMind]

When we retire in NE TN (not sure when), I really want a basement and well water. With all the limestone, this may be difficult to find. Can water softeners work on chlorine in the water? It’s like showering in a pool. What have you seen? Thanks!

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Most homes in this area have city water, even in rural areas.

[@lorenamorfin5946]

Thank you for the info. In your opinion what would be the best small town in TN to homestead. Home with some acres and not too much snow. Some good soil and okay to have animals. But not to far from doctors, stores, etc

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

It is difficult to pinpoint just one. There are so many small towns in Tennessee that are close to hospitals, etc. We mention 7 of them in “7 Small Towns in Northeast Tennessee”.

[@janiBinTN]

None. We do get some snow & our soil isn’t the best. Plus it’s very rocky.

[@yi4733]

@@lorenamorfin5946 I've had my PCP for 14 years now it's 5 months to get an appt. 6 to 8 months to get a dental appointment if you have an emergency doesn't matter. Health care offices are only open 4 days a week or less they have so many patients they don't have to worry. Dentists have stopped taking insurance, cash or credit card with an extra 2.3 %. Homesteading Is a joke. Real Estate investors from California buying up all the property. Now I'm looking to move out of the Tri-Cities don't know how far away I'll have to go.

[@mikedurdin8336]

Attended college in greeneville nice place

[@brianwhite1189]

How does the summer heat and humidity of NE Tennessee compare to Middle Tennessee? Thanks!

[@elliottpeabody1287]

Oh, there's no comparison.

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

You could compare the towns you are considering on weatherspark.com

[@brianwhite1189]

​@@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee Thanks !

[@anncawthon9183]

What about the quality of the school and availability of good medical care?

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Have you watched our video, “Where are the hospital?” There are multiple online sites that rate schools throughout the country

[@aVTprepper]

We are looking to move to an area near Norris Lake. Is that still considered NE TN? Got any videos for that area...New Market and surrounding areas?

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Norris Lake is a few hours out of our 7 county MLS area. We are located up in the Northeast corner of Tennessee. Thank you for watching our KZbin channel. I wish you the best wherever you land!

[@lindaslack6871]

Need to stop this or your area will be like everyplace else.

[@Bjamin9891]

Hate to break it to you but it’s over for everywhere. Only so much land and more and more people.

[@dr.johnwatson2503]

Many realtors just want to get rich in a competitive market. My hometown was destroyed because of stuff like this.

[@bluegreyfogg]

I hear you but keep in mind it’s people who are like minded, fed up with things going on in this country and they want to grow food and what not.

[@austinpowers1999]

It’s all about the money.

[@leroylowe5921]

@@bluegreyfogg they're not like minded. They think they're conservative because that's what everyone has always told them. Because all you have to do to be considered conservative where they're from is to know what gender you are and not have Kool Aid hair.

[@doromaner]

What and where is the best hospital in the Tri Cities?

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Johnson City Medical is a level one trauma center. It is one of six level one trauma centers in Tennessee.

[@barryp8145]

Phew, didn’t mention my town which will remain unknown. Unknownville Tennessee.

[@Mach11976]

Can you tell me how close to a VA Medical Centre? And would it be Knoxville TN?

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

There is a highly rated VA hospital in Johnson City. James H Quillen Medical Center. All 7 towns in this video are 30 miles or less to Johnson City.

[@Mach11976]

@@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee Very cool, thank you for responding. Older veteran looking for a change of scenery. Just me and the cat lol

[@elliottpeabody1287]

Thank you for your service to our country!! @@Mach11976

[@Gypsygirl9]

So which of those 7 smaller towns have the most affordable homes? Do you guys cater strictly to people who can afford 300k+ houses? I need to buy in the 100's. Thank you.😊

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Feel free to go to our website, livinginjohnsoncity.com and do a home search in your price range.

[@yi4733]

@@Gypsygirl9 Good Luck no such thing

[@FS-fn8rf]

How convenient of airports for INTERNATIONAL flights?

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

No international flights from the three regional airports in this area as of today. You would need to fly out of Charlotte, Atlanta or Nashville.

[@conniedlawson]

Not

[@jarrodmitchell727]

Gray is a part of Johnson City. Was never a town either. So that is living in JC.

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

@@jarrodmitchell727 Yes. You are technically correct. Gray is an unincorporated community in Johnson City.

[@smaizland1]

I’ve been looking at Greenville… But the high crime rate scared me. Any thoughts on it?

[@asiabacus3411]

Hey! I have lived in Greeneville for the past 10 years. I have not had any issues with crime firsthand, and it’s a nice community. There are of course some occasional rough looking folks you may cross paths with, but honestly that’s anywhere in a small rural town in the south east. Like I said, I haven’t had any issues with crime firsthand. The schools are decent and it’s truly a beautiful place. If you want to be closer to a bigger city though, I would consider looking closer to Johnson city like Jonesborough or Elizabethton.

[@treehuggerjc]

Sooo... please don't come here. It's not that we don't like people but the sudden population surge has already made it over crowded. People here are low income and there isnt a lot of money for infrastructure. It is already sucking. Just visit. Visit all you want. The development is killing what you people claim you want. Your developers clear cut forests to build overpriced houses. Piney flats is already developed to the point that it has lost its farm land charm.

[@JohnDeering-u8f]

I'm telling all my friends in CA and TX how great it is here in East TN. They have cash to buy homes . The area needs new blood

[@nightbasser73]

Amen!!!

[@Mrsbehavin59]

@@JohnDeering-u8fCalifornias ( living here myself) …….inflate the prices on homes insanely…..selling high in CA going to TN and over biding on homes. We had plans moving to WA state a few years back, not anymore thanks to the Californias. I get people are sick and tired of us.

[@dr.johnwatson2503]

@@JohnDeering-u8fCalifornia is a great place. I love what they’ve done with the state. Affordable in tent living with outdoor bathrooms galore. Oh and private property. If the state can’t tax it your neighbors will take it.

[@conniedlawson]

Don’t move here

[@ShelleyG1014]

What rural towns are good for single women?

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Jonesborough is a beautiful rural town. It is the oldest town in Tennessee with a very pretty historical downtown area.

[@yi4733]

@@ShelleyG1014 When you find out let me know, not on the East Cost. Middle US is best

[@022100bmlotus]

Bristol no good?

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

This video is about the smaller towns in NE TN. Bristol has a larger population. Check out our video about Bristol!

[@JDustyTV]

Please for the love of my home and my families home place.. STOP MOVING HERE. I don’t mean to be rude but everyone moving here is changing/ruining what makes the TN Valley appealing. I’m glad everyone sees the beauty of east TN but I can’t afford a house where I was raised because I can’t compete with Californian money. Why don’t y’all retire in the state you live in instead of using my home as a retirement paradise.

[@maritzamirabelli4695]

I’m moving there from California!

[@conniedlawson]

Exactly

[@davidgagliardo3258]

Sorry to hear of your troubles. We're coming anyway.

[@leroylowe5921]

They can't retire where they're from because their liberal utopia experiment didn't work out. So they have to try and fail again in a new place.

[@diamondk67]

we have to get out because our state is run by loony liberals and we can't afford to live here anymore

[@williamwaits]

To everybody not from Tennessee, there is no north or south. Just east and west

[@karendavis2977]

You couldn’t pay me to live in or anywhere near Johnson City ! Lived there for 3yrs , let’s just say it left a bad taste in my mouth ! And the VA hospital there was horrible , back when we lived there it ( VA ) had a bad reputation !

[@starmoonsunstarmonn2011]

Iam so Sick of NYC!

[@predictiveprogramming3760]

Try Canada then.

[@PatrickParker-fc6hy]

Stop it just stop it we are full

[@davidgagliardo3258]

Nope! When you see my moving truck roll in, be neighborly and wave!

[@ccr508]

@@davidgagliardo3258Just hope you’re healthy and don’t need a hospital and also good luck driving here. C’mon and see us neighbor!!

[@millardwilson-l8n]

You left out Mt City

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

@@millardwilson-l8n Very true. We just showcased 7 of the small towns in our area. Perhaps we will cover Mtn City and Roan Mtn in the future.

[@ArnoProhaska-fb1nm]

I don't like burgers, does that cafe have anything else,I might like Greeneville

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Breakfast, pizzas, wings. They have a big menu

[@conniedlawson]

You wouldn’t

[@hondacar1510]

They have Rabbit's feet, Hog Jaw, Pigs feet, and Grits, With Hot water Cornbread. Hope this Helps.

[@MuhammadArslan-hm2sf]

I need Tennessee visa I am electrician driver chicken worker

[@olivertaylor8788]

Dumb realtor will ruin every good spot in tenn...wtf

[@predictiveprogramming3760]

Quit advertising East Tennessee. You're contributing to the problem. Literally selling out your own state just to make an extra buck.

[@bunsguns8222]

It's just like good fishing, hunting or camping spots. With the Internet, nothing will ever be kept secret again, it's sad but nothing you can do about it.

[@conniedlawson]

STOP INVITING PEOPLE TO MOVE TO TENNESSEE ESPECIALLY SINCE YOU ARNT FROM HERE

[@pitohead77]

waaa waaa waaa

[@ccr508]

Truth!!! Very well put.

[@janiBinTN]

Stop encouraging people to move here. 😢

[@treehuggerjc]

Make sure you also understand that the towns they mention are not the least bit progressive. Not even a little. You have nooooo idea just how much so. Please just visit. You guys are turning these "quaint country towns" into the places you left.

[@debraoliver505]

I used to live on the NC border and hated going through Erwin. Then someone told me it is really racist. If you aren't white working class don't even walk downtown.

[@rebelwithacause5217]

Who wants progressive???