Johnson City, TN - Pros Vs Cons of Living in Northeast Tennessee

[@dwainjones9860]

Highs in the summer in the mid 80's huh.....Texas, hold my beer and watch this!

[@livinginjacksonvilleflorid8764]

Great video’s I used to live in Johnson City in the 70’s . Good hearing all the great updates

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Thanks!

[@sfessen]

Moving tomorrow….seriously. Thanks for the added info.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

You're welcome!

[@houstonparks3722]

Did you move?!

[@kerryman7150]

Thanks for the info. Even with the weather, taxes and drivers as cons, I live in Massachusetts, so it would be nothing but an improvement for me. Retirement can't come fast enough!!

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

You're welcome! Awesome!

[@joshhubbard]

Thanks! Can you do a video in ask the outdoor activities? What is there to do in the mountains? Snowboarding? Is the humidity in the summer make it hard to enjoy the outdoors? What is hunting like in the area?

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

😊 Very good idea!

[@gmoney4526]

JC is like 90 percent old people sadly and their is so many homeless people in downtown along with weekly shootings

[@smokeyvaldez]

Thanks Tiffany!

[@Lee-mv8mh]

Respectfully, I'm from Florida and this weather doesn't scare me. Appreciate you putting this video together!

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Absolutely!

[@kristiheathcote8622]

What about ticks? Do you have to do anything special when going hiking? Last time we were in Tennessee my husband was covered in them (but he went off trail). We are thinking about moving to the mountain city area in the next year.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

I personally never do anything special...I just make sure to check for them once I'm done hiking.

[@ArnoProhaska-fb1nm]

I love the video, what do you think of, Greeneville TN ,I am thinking about visiting the area in the spring

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

I personally love Greeneville! Some of the best mountain views around.

[@imnotimpressed420]

Boring, old and a wasteland

[@nunyobusiness777]

I've lived in South FL for 40 yrs. I'm getting forced out of my home here with the rising insurance rates as I'm on a fixed income. Thinking about relocating to your area. Been hearing that it's tough to find a place to rent as I want to figure out exactly where I'd like to settle & buy a home. Is this true?

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Yeah, it is tough. But I've seen a few places (apartments) with now leasing signs up.

[@jmille711]

Cheap places to rent are everywhere! Trust me Iv lived here my whole lifetime. I’ll send you a pic

[@marionbartley214]

​@@jmille711 hello I'm also interested in apartments in the Johnson City area. Rent that is cheap but not a ghetto apartment

[@mkshffr4936]

Any thoughts on affordable temporary living options while looking for the right homestead property?

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

This is a tough one because short term leases are hard to find. And short term stays can get pricey. I'm not aware of any short term temporary living options that are affordable...I can only think of more expensive ones. 😭

[@mkshffr4936]

@@tiffanywattsrealestateagent Air B&B or travel trailer perhaps?

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

@@mkshffr4936 I personally would probably do Airbnb if I was in that situation.

[@maverickgood5204]

Exactly! So many people need this.

[@meagan0809]

@@tiffanywattsrealestateagent This is something I have actually considered but I would say a 1 year lease is that still a "short term"? We were thinking of buying land and then leasing an apartment or home while we wait for the house to be built.

[@joshuahernandez5180]

All of those things sound great but how are the people and communities? And how are they to new comers? 🤔

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

People are friendly and welcoming. Not all the people are awesome, of course...but the majority is.😊

[@joshuahernandez5180]

@@tiffanywattsrealestateagent thank you for the response and feedback. Much appreciated 🙏☺👍

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Absolutely! Just let me know if you have any other questions about the area.😀

[@joshuahernandez5180]

@@tiffanywattsrealestateagent yes mam I'll definitely keep you in mind 👍😁

[@imnotimpressed420]

They do not like new people and there is a lot of bigotry.

[@barryp8145]

If your drivers are bad ours must be awful, lol. When visited we were saying how much better your drivers are.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Yes, I have definitely visited other places where the drivers are crazy bad. I wouldn't consider ours crazy bad.

[@TILLEYJS]

Folks having trouble driving on I26. It's very difficult driving in a straight line.

[@Dreblueskies]

I would rather have high sales tax than property tax.

[@imnotimpressed420]

I bet you would

[@stacibracken8704]

Google would not bring up Keller Williams in Johnsonville Tennessee.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

My area is Johnson City.

[@stvbrown2184]

lol on that HWY 98 shoutout! i feel ya on that.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

I know right! Lol

[@ArnoProhaska-fb1nm]

Can you please do a video of Greeneville,TN

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

I did! Check out my list of video.

[@ArnoProhaska-fb1nm]

@@tiffanywattsrealestateagent I can't find it

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

@@ArnoProhaska-fb1nm kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX-ki2Nog82kbrcsi=-cTBmWej_7dSMmBC

[@boydguie8129]

Hello Tiffany ,. I am in J. City as I write. It is hard to get a feel of what an area is like. I guess spending time here is best. I am retired and was checking out the area as I have family here. Your videos are really good . Perhaps I may give you a shout sometime .

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Yes, please do! I'd love to connect. Feel free to reach out anytime. 😊

[@melissatrinidad1293]

Hi Tiffany! We're looking to move to the Johnson City area this summer!! So exciting! We have two high school age children who are also swimmers. What area would you recommend?

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Hey! Feel free to call/text or you can email me. I'd love to chat! 423.823.8591 [e-mail]

[@donnatimmons1967]

How much do bears affect your hiking or come into your yard? The internet shows large bear populations in eastern Tennessee.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

I've personally not had a bear encounter while hiking...but that's just luck. And as far as seeing them in my yard...that will depend on where people's homes are located. Most of the bears hang near the mountains/highly forester areas. Because I'm like a 25 minute drive to the base of the nearest mountain...I never see any bears near my house.

[@imnotimpressed420]

No bears but plenty of bigots

[@deborahkelley8641]

I’m interested in Mountain City TN? Is that near Johnson City?

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Yeah, its only about 40-45 miles northeast of Johnson City. I cover Mountain City as well!

[@melaniedawn4256]

It is nowhere near close enough, and takes about an 1.20 hours to travel between the two. We've built our shtf cabin in Mountain City, and I pray daily that things don't get bad enough for us to have to use it!

[@jackscott1878]

Thinking of relocating to the Tri-Cities Area, Do you cover outside of The area ?

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

I cover these counties: Johnson, Sullivan, Carter, Washington, Unicoi, Greene, Hawkins, Hamblen, and most of Cocke. :)

[@jackscott1878]

@@tiffanywattsrealestateagent Great ! Thank You ! Right now I’m. Fishing ! Not sure exactly where to look. Plus have to sell up here first. I’m in Pa.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

@@jackscott1878 Feel free to text me about what your looking for! [phone]

[@jackscott1878]

@@tiffanywattsrealestateagent I will. ,

[@stacibracken8704]

I didn't see your email or any phone contact info. I'll Google Keller Williams. I'd like to get some information on rental properties. What the Johnsonville area rental market is like if I were to buy some investment properties?

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Sorry about that. [e-mail]

[@Live_Inspired_Style]

Hey dear, very nice video. What type of industry/ jobs are available in this area?

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

There are a lot of factory jobs! Healthcare jobs are big here too and teaching.

[@imnotimpressed420]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidortman1872]

Lol coming from growing up in Wisconsin and living in Florida the past 5 years….I think weather wise we will be ok haha. Actually I am very much looking forward to the weather there! I can’t wait! We will be moving this March and maybe looking at Johnson city so thank you so much for this vid! Oh and I am 100% certain that South West Florida has not only the WORST DRIVERS ON THE PLANET but some of the meanest most rude crazy drivers I have ever seen in my life lol! I mean you lived in Florida so you might know exactly what I’m talking about.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Awesome! We will be happy to have you in the area. Let me know if you need a realtor. :D And yes, I agree about the drivers...Haha.

[@davidortman1872]

@@tiffanywattsrealestateagent Thank you! And yes I will that sounds good to me. Are you just in Johnson city?

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

I cover east of Knoxville (not in Knoxville...but I've got realtor friends there) to the border. So a big radius around Johnson City (Bristol, Kingsport, Elizabethton, Greeneville, etc.).

[@davidortman1872]

@@tiffanywattsrealestateagent oh ok perfect! I will keep you in mind then if we are wanting to buy a house on that area.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Thanks!

[@jmille711]

It rains like 2 days a week I live In east tn it’s hot and rains rarely. It snowed about 3 times last year. This lady has her facts wrong

[@John_Linn]

CON...its a long way to Richmond....If you got a Redhead riding shotgun and pistol by you side :)

[@mkshffr4936]

Just wondering what you think of Elizabethton.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

I personally prefer west of JC, instead of east.

[@mkshffr4936]

@@tiffanywattsrealestateagent It would be helpful to me to know why. :) East appears at first blush to be more affordable and rural.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

@@mkshffr4936 Feel free to give me a call anytime and we can chat about it! 😊 423-823-8591

[@imnotimpressed420]

If you like ignorance and are a Christian then you'll love it.

[@jeffstokeley2664]

Bayou boys has fresh gulf seafood

[@treygronkowski8942]

The drug use in the Tri-Cities area is getting out of control meth is no joke around here

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

😔

[@mkshffr4936]

Not exactly unheard of here in Northern Indiana. It seems to be a growing problem in many areas.

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

@@mkshffr4936 Its a sad problem across the US.

[@jamesthefisherman1060]

I’ve heard the Roanoke, Virginia area has that problem too.

[@michaelholt8590]

People say we have a drug problem but the majority of the drug addicts stay home and do their drugs. Criminals don't just run around on the streets here because they will get shot from the citizens.

[@nickstarke5646]

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:16-17

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Jay-lr3me]

Doesn't have much to do with the video, but sure..

[@nyarlathotep4389]

What does this have to do with anything?

[@caryjones3170]

Amen!

[@imnotimpressed420]

😂😂😂 here's a good representation of Johnson City

[@RiceDaddy-wo2fy]

No not 'so what', disappointing flip flop on weather. Make a point and stick with it. D+ Miss Watts.

[@christophermckinney3924]

Grew up there, had to leave. The area is absolutely beautiful but the people are so religious it negatively affects eveything from medicine to education to the restaurant choices and jobs available. Not a tolerant area. Too conservative for the average person. Johnson City is better than some of the other towns in the region because it is slightly more secular. But you can do better. If you're randomly picking a palce to live in East Tennesee I recommend Knoxvile. The area doesn't deserve to thrive if it can't welcome all races, genders, orientations, and beliefs. If you're into bigotry and closed mindedness, enjoy! That's my view of the area. Some of the people are lovely and friendly and accepting but they are way out numbered. Live and let live.

[@khalilahhill-best1972]

I’m Black and was there this past weekend and many people are almost nervous when I was shopping in chains like Marshals or getting something to eat at Cheddar’s…very unfortunate because the area is gorgeous

[@TILLEYJS]

When you have a victim mindset, everyone is the enemy. Life will be hard for both of you.

[@imnotimpressed420]

This guy gets it ❤

[@imnotimpressed420]

​@@khalilahhill-best1972 it's a horrible area for poc. It's very damaging and traumatizing. POC are neglected, abused and refused in this area.

[@imnotimpressed420]

​@@TILLEYJSthis is the perfect example of a person from Johnson City, TN

[@davidhoppes118]

July high’s mid to high 80’s. 😂😂😂. That’s nothing.

[@natbornpuller]

Women would be cold in the desert.

[@traci123171]

Mid 20s 😂. Try -35 with the windchill. Then boo hoo about mid 20s

[@tiffanywattsrealestateagent]

Haha, I cannot handle wind when its cold. I'm the one you'll see with three sweaters, gloves, 2 winter coats, and hot hands.🤣

[@virsapiensfortisest922]

Do NOT try to move here. There is NOTHING for rent. And I mean nothing. Not a condo, not an apartment, not a house, hell not even a trashy mobile home. ZERO!!!!! Please believe me on this.

[@nicolebermudez4855]

How come? Is it that much of a small town? I’ve been there before and I wanna move so that’s why I’m asking lol

[@jamesthefisherman1060]

Is that just Johnson City that has that problem, or does Bristol, Kingsport, and Abingdon have that problem too?

[@maverickgood5204]

It’s like that in many places in the USA.

[@scottclute8413]

Even that same expensive living in North Carolina!!!!

[@dominofive5075]

Upon researching I'm finding this place to be safe haven for criminals on the run

[@imnotimpressed420]

You failed to mention the bigotry.