The honest truth: I'm glad I left Chattanooga for Northeast TN!

[@daltonuphoff5640]

I have worked as a travel electrician for the past few years and Chattanooga to me is paradise. I’m from MN, but I love the outdoor sports of kayaking, hiking, camping, and motorcycling. Chattanooga is wonderfully situated and just such a beautiful city. I understand there are problems, and perhaps I’ll struggle initially, but it truly is my idea of paradise and I hope that even though I’ll be a transplant, I hope I can try to make it a little bit better.

[@RobertMurray-b1e]

Having grown up in Chattanooga for almost 20years moving to Memphis for over 20 years before moving back to Chattanooga, I can honestly say Chattanooga is WAY BETTER!!! I would agree that we have our problems, but so does every large city!! If people start moving to the tri-cities as you seem to be suggesting, then you are going to start having those “big city problems “ as well.

[@benjaminkinney852]

This was VERY helpful. Thank you so much for posting this video. This was directly relevant to us.

[@carliaalderman]

We already have a realtor, but I just have to thank you for all your videos. They’ve been such a blessing to me as we navigate our upcoming move from Florida to NE Tennessee. Thank you for taking the time to share your wealth of knowledge and your obvious love for your area. So excited to be there soon!

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

You are so welcome! Hope you love it as much as we do.

[@Kevinw4040]

I live in Tampa have considered a future move to central or NE tenn. did you move yet and what area did you decide on? I don’t know where to begin trying to decide on a location.

[@carliaalderman]

@@Kevinw4040 We looked at many different areas, but I ended up getting a job in Pigeon Forge, so we found a home slightly west of what’s technically “northeast TN”, even though I still consider it northeast lol. We landed in Jefferson County, and we absolutely love it! We’re 35 minutes from Knoxville, and hour from Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, and an hour from Johnson City, so we’re in the middle of everything we could want to do ☺️

[@jdoe5835]

@@Kevinw4040 same!

[@jeremybilbrey1133]

Chattanooga is my hometown. It has its faults but its a nice area especially if you like hiking, rafting,etc. I live just right outside of the Chattanooga area in Birchwood,TN

[@budsodalsky]

Birchwood is no where NEAR the setting of chattanooga. What maybe pop. 50 in Birchwood? Chattanooga sucks #1 reason CRIME! Im not from Chattanooga but live here now - Sick of the daily news shootings EVERY DAY! Just like you, you can drive here from Knoxville or Johnson City to hike, bike, raft.

[@johnandtam6562]

Pretty good presentation. We moved to Chattanooga from the North burbs of Chicago 8 years ago. We still love it here. We actually live out in Ooltewah. There are several areas just outside the city that are really nice. On the traffic comments....well everything is relative. If you know where you are going (know the roads), you can get anywhere here in under 30 mins....can't say that about Chicago (or Nashville). There certainly are alot of folks moving here from place like CA, NY, NJ, IL etc and as that continues, the traffic will likely get worse. We both work from home so are quite happy here in our area.

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

Glad you love it there. I lived in Harrison and on Lookout Mountain. The people that really have it a big tough work downtown & live in Ooltewah...

[@rzerolfz4404]

Great info/video...I was leaning towards Jasper Highlands but will look into NE TN thanks to your insight.

[@ilpostinomotociclista270]

Thank you for such an unbiased and informative video. My wife and I are visiting Tennessee in May, and we hope to move there after our retirement later this year; Bristol and Johnson City are high on our list of places to consider.

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

If you'd like to meet up while you're in the area, just let us know!

[@ilpostinomotociclista270]

@@TNVAHomeTeam We will do that. Thank you!

[@galinarou]

I think it's a benefit to everyone involved when people move to places that they would feel comfortable and happy to be in the community, so thanks for the honest perspective it really helps a lot of people!

[@joebullington4997]

Thank you so much for posting such a well-done, informative video. I am currently looking at potential retirement homes around the Maryville area. But, I am now curious to begin looking a bit more towards the northeast.

[@c.shoefish]

Were moving to TN this year, and more than likely to Chattanooga. Seems to be a better fit for our plans in the future. Thanks for the video

[@lizdavis9426]

I grew up here in Chattanooga, you won't be disappointed ❤

[@c.shoefish]

@@lizdavis9426 we took a trip there this past summer, just to get a feel for Chattanooga and Knoxville. We really liked both areas, both had great pros and some cons. At the end of the day we're choosing Chat because of our budget....and proximity to Chickamauga 😁

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

Scott is an absolute rock star. I was a Realtor for many years and I can tell you, Scott and Kim are amazing!!

[@joescheiman]

I appreciate your videos as well. I have learned much about East Tennessee from watching. We are moving to the Knoxville area in a few months and are both excited and nervous. I like the comparisons between Chattanooga and Johnson City. Hopefully we'll be in the happy middle between those two cities. I love the incredible Smoky Mountains, the unifying pride of UT throughout the city and metro, and the less congested feel than our current location in PHX. Just have to work on getting used to that humidity again. :)

[@tunnelrat1439]

Stay. Its getting bad here......Subdivisions will crowd your home in no time!!

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

Housing in Knoxville is EXPENSIVE and with all the transplants and now illegals it's crazy what is happening here

[@wisenber]

Loudon, Blount and Roan counties have less congestion and cost while still having access to Knox in 20 minutes.

[@claytonspann8032]

Very well presented, thanks for the information

[@dariusx4829]

Stellar presentation; thorough, detailed and balances 👍🏾💯

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

That’s one thing I don’t miss about Chattanooga is the traffic coming off 75 especially the part that intersects with I24 that crosses. I did enjoy my time there when me and my ex wife were together still. I loved having one of the best lakes in the country to fish In chickamauga as well

[@ThePatriotPirate]

We are looking to move to one of these areas. One of our biggest issues is Costco is our favorite store and it’s a 2 hour drive to one. That’s also the same distance from where we live now and it’s been horrible. We like the sound of Johnson city area more but just not sure I can justify moving there due to the Costco distance

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

I thought that I'd miss Costco when I left. I was a member at that one in Ringgold, GA which is just outside of Chattanooga. I shop at Sam's Club now and haven't looked back. Extremely similar. There's a Sams in Johnson City and another in Bristol.

[@russellwickham8334]

"You just don't know what you're missing out on until you leave." Yeah, I moved to Texas. The panhandle. About 30 minutes from where those final scenes of Castaway were filmed. I miss east Tennessee something fierce. Thanks for the rundown. The traffic is the #1 reason I wouldn't go back to Chattanooga. Still want to find a rural community, but sadly they want to pay their mechanics like it's 1983, so I'm still in Texas.

[@narrowistheway77]

During my many years in LA I learned something very early on. If there’s gridlock, take an exit into town and drive backroads that nobody bothers with. It was the difference between sitting in gridlock for 3 hours barely moving each minute and getting back home in 50-60 minutes….. I guarantee the same trick will work in Chattanooga, you just gotta take the road less traveled sometimes, literally 😉😂👍🏼

[@russellwickham8334]

@@narrowistheway77 Hey, thanks for the response. I lived west of Chattanooga, little town called Jasper, which is about 35 minutes on a good day. The problem Chattanooga has is mountains and a river. You have interstate 24 that parallels hwy 41 going out west. That's it. Surface streets do not traverse the shear cliffs of Lookout Mountain There are two roads that go to the top, if they aren't traffic clogged as well, but you're looking at an extra 50 minutes to an hour going that way. If you can find a route across the river that isn't gridlock and can get out onto state hwy 27 you can cross Signal Mountain, or take a dirt road along the riverside. It's better than sitting in traffic but it's going to add an hour to your ride. If I-24 is gridlocked, Hwy 41 will be as well. Don't even bother. I've had a little better luck if I can get to hwy 11 and take 299 in Wildwood. Last time I was there, seemed everyone else had that idea too.

[@narrowistheway77]

@@russellwickham8334 yeah, if your trip in Chattanooga includes a river crossing then you’re absolutely correct that this will create a problem. There’s a few situations like that in LA I occasionally dealt with too but it was always to get to someone over in San Pedro and fortunately not to my own home. But if you’re on the correct side of the river in Chattanooga I know that trick still works. There are a few bridges in Chattanooga but they get clogged at traffic hours and that is definitely true. If you’re fortunate you can work on hours that don’t conflict with the worst hours there for traffic. The city definitely does need to work with the local nearby counties to create a bypass for the interstates that can flow around the city into northern Georgia and midway between Dunlap and Chattanooga instead because there’s just rural farms/forest out there and they can just pay to make it happen. That at least creates an option for by-passers to skip Chattanooga…. Either that or they need to add new lanes and make it work so the traffic doesn’t get gridlocked anymore, which is more likely the solution but imminent domaining land that’s already built on will be super controversial and won’t go over well with Chattanooga residents who are affected by it. There’s no simple options here, but in the next 5-10 years we will surely see something like this happen since so many people are moving to Chattanooga and it will only get worse without a solution

[@stephaniec.2520]

This was so thoughtfully done. I feel indebted to you for the thoughtfulness you put into this. Sorry if my name icon comes up 23x. Some sort of computer glitch we don't know how to fix.

[@anthonytsi]

Chattanooga used to be an affordable and great town, then the word got out. Over the past few years, a mass of upper-income people have moved here who vote differently than the general native population. This has caused a rapid and large increase in the cost of living here, has increased general and violent crime as well as it's footprint. The native population is now having issues surviving, and some of us are being forced to move further away from the suburbs in search of more affordable living expenses. One piece of advice: If you park your car anywhere in downtown, make sure there is nothing of value in plain sight through the windows or your car will be broken into in broad daylight. House prices have doubled, and rent has more than doubled. In order to move here and be comfortable in a two bedroom one bath, the household income should be no less than $200,000. In order to just survive that number can be as low as $80,000, however you will have no discretionary spending. You will only pay your bills and eat. I do not have a positive outlook on the future direction of this town. This outlook pains me as I am a lifelong resident and love this town.

[@rustymaximus9179]

200k...That's laughable. I am lucky in that I bought my house north of town a few years back and it has tripled in value. If you don't like traffic then live north of town where Highway 27 is your main route. It takes me 20 minutes to drive 18 miles to my job on the Southside even during rush hours. I'm lucky to clear 60k, but I did hit the jackpot with refinanciing of my house and paying off all my debt. Retirement looks bleak though as I'm rapidly approaching that age. The rise in housing costs has us who are lucky enough to have bought before 2019 stuck in our current homes with nowhere else to go even if we wanted too. Plus it's just knowing that people who sold their homes in expensive big cities kinda got price gouged because of their ignorance of the market here. Had the first one just said no, then maybe we would have a more affordable market. Of course they are much smarter than us...I kinda look over my brow at them...lol... Yeah, but not smart enough to know that a 2 bedroom house in South Red Bank isn't worth 250k!

[@jeanheard4615]

That is so true prices of houses have boom up so fast and now it is over populated

[@vblack11871]

Well said!

[@lee4macs]

I agree overall, but I think some of the things you said might be a stretch lol.

[@jeanheard4615]

@@anthonytsi yes they move into our community and it have become the hood

[@DrewCreal]

Thanks for the intel my guy 👍

[@daleholmgren6078]

Never been to Chattanooga, but enjoying Kingsport the last 4 years. Well done video - fair and balanced, as the saying goes.

[@RitaMorgan-c6y]

What about places near Ft Campbell. My husband is retired military, and would like to be near the base, but would like more country living not Clarkesville too much city for us. We were thinking Gunthrie Tennessee. We also liked Paris Tennessee, but it was a little far from the base.

[@bobbybeems7570]

That was an excellent video Thank you Scott for putting it together. answering many questions I had about the two localized areas. I broke down in Dandridge one day traveling back to Nevada where I live from New England where I grew up and remember how friendly and helpful the people were helping me get back on the road. The mechanics were the best charging me a very reasonable price for the repairs not taking advantage of my situation when I was at their mercy. During a separate trip, the people of Bristol were very kind to me and my parents as we were traveling through and stayed the night during an ice storm. I'm stuck in the rat race for now In Vegas but,when the time comes for me to move on in a few years I will give you a call as I would give northeast Tennessee serious consideration.

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@karolinnmoore2833]

My dream is to move to Tennessee, Chattanooga and Knoxville are my 2 picks . I’m torn between both. I hear so much . But all cities have the same issues some more than others.

[@selena2250]

What areas in Johnson City (NE area) is best to move to that is close to lakes/rivers & mountain views/hiking?

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

The towns closest to the mountains are Bristol, Bluff City, Elizabethton, Johnson City, plus the towns of Erwin and Unicoi. The south Holston Lake is on the outskirts of Bristol, the Watauga Lake is just outside of Elizabethton mostly around the little town of Butler, and Boone Lake runs through Bluff City, Piney Flats, and Johnson City.

[@selena2250]

@TNVAHomeTeam thanks so much! Very helpful 🙏. Do you help with home rentals too or just buying?

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

@@selena2250 we pretty much just handle sales. I'm sorry.

[@selena2250]

@@TNVAHomeTeam sounds good. We'll check you out if we decide to buy... hopefully interest rates drop in the next year or 2🙏☺️

[@internetuser3213]

Can't wait to get the heck out of florida!

[@JZE12]

Chattanooga has history, culture, outdoor activities, riverfront downtown and scenic beauty which is rarely found in other places.

[@VictoriaGates]

The buildings downtown are also literally crumbling from lack of care. Often filled with homeless people who regularly attack people running around downtown. Drugs and crime are high and I would never be down there at night alone. It's a pretty city to visit but once you live here all of the tourism stuff is boring because you've done it 60,000 times. That leaves you with the basics which are fine. If you love hiking and boating this is definitely your place . Don't expect to make good money unless you find a little niche corner where they pay well. Also the health care is terrible so if you have a truly devastating health issue happen, do not expect good care here.

[@gakele75]

Do you have any videos on Linden Tennessee? If not, what is your take on it?

[@shaneharris7284]

I was looking into Chattanooga to relocate, but when looked at the weather from 2024 and saw temperatures went up to 100 degrees in June - August, the area became less desirable to me. Weather is my number 1 priority along with low crime.

[@brittanysundstrom5199]

Thank you for the vidieos .I am hoping to retier in TN just not sure where Bristol sounds amazing I am looking for land to build a home can you give me some guidance please .

[@terryjones8360]

Back in the early 80's, I went to TN Temple in the Highland Park area of Chattanooga. It was not too bad at the time, but I hear it went downhill. In the late 80's, I moved to Harrison, which was much different. Now I'm in Sevierville and really like it here. I did really like Chattanooga for the nine years I was there.

[@kentondickerson]

Certain parts of Highland Park (particularly the northern part) are very slowly coming back.

[@abdullaex4119]

So where in northeast Tenn do you preferer. Make it simple. I'M TRYING TO MOVE THERE/ Thanks

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

I personally live in Bristol. I like the smaller town feel and access to nature. If you need perhaps a bit more to do & want a bigger town (72,000) then you mightr consider Johnson City. It really depends on what you're looking for.

[@HiPlains1]

I'll add if Crime is beginning to be an issue its only going to get worse. Allot worse. I was looking at houses in Chattanooga and appreciate the honest feedback here. Currently live in ABQ and crime is really becoming an issue with no relief in site with how the far left gov and Mayor are literally catering to the degenerates and drug addicts. They have zero care for businesses here. Half the state is on disability and medicaid and the gov is raising the caps for those to sue doctors which are all leaving in droves. She wants to create free health care but forgets that there ain't going to be any doctors left. Without docs it don't matter if its free. Overall this country is in decline. I feel its only a matter of time that we all will be carrying. Meth is the new drug on the streets that make zombies out of humans. Once they are addicts they are very brazen about stealing to support their habit. And they can't stop. The relapse rate is very high. They can't function normally anymore.

[@DR19346]

Thanks for your input. I was considering New Mexico around los ranchos but I did hear the city is getting bad in crime and drugs. Also the fact that they've always voted democrat is an issue because if it's it will gradually get worse until it reaches NY or LA levels.

[@yaimavol]

I've also heard the cartels are moving in and quietly getting "their people" elected to the local councils and you have to wonder if they own the governor too. It's the same with Cartel Kate in AZ. She just vetoed an anti-drug crime fighting bill. Makes zero sense. NM is in danger of becoming a narco state

[@alvaromunoz5410]

What does ABQ stand for?

[@HiPlains1]

@@alvaromunoz5410 Albuquerque. Sorry its what we locals call it.

[@jp-qn4je]

Just moved to downtown. yet to see anything scary

[@kararodriguez7940]

My husband and I are looking for a few acres far away from everything. Can you help us?

[@LAPD77th]

Jasper Highlands

[@noway5976]

Excellent comparison Scott between the two areas.

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

Thank you!

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

I've been looking possible areas to call home since I'm now 100% remote, I've always had the option (past 20 years) to work remote 1-2 days per week but COVID made fully remote work more mainstream. My main concern about NE Tennessee is the more limited job market in IT if I had to return to the office - even if hybrid. I think I would have to take a drastic cut in pay to remain there. However, I think remote work is here to stay and while it might reduce in availability (and salary), there should be companies willing to hire someone fully remote for the foreseeable future in my field. I'm actually considering Colorado Springs right now, but the housing market is significantly more expensive than my current area (Orlando, Florida) so my monthly payment would be a lot more. It is also far away from any other family - which is a modest concern. I'm trying to get into an area with a more active lifestyle most of the year (Orlando is great for about 3-4 months, then it is hot as blazes). I also like to ski and would prefer to be in reasonable driving distance to good ski slopes - not skiing on ice like at NC resorts - which are only good for about 6 weeks anyway. Access to a major airport would also be nice to access the rest of the country - if I can't live near good skiing, then direct flights to Denver or Utah would be ok, but I would want to trade that with a lower cost of living to afford multiple trips out west. If I stayed in the east, Chattanooga looked like a nice possibility since Atlanta isn't that far away and I would still enjoy the lower tax burden of Tennessee.

[@narrowistheway77]

That moment where Colorado Springs is more expensive than Orlando Florida…. America in 2023 is so weird 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

@@narrowistheway77 Colorado in general is more expensive than Florida, except for the high plains of eastern side of the state. But, if you can see mountains, then it is expensive.

[@razzleberrypie1]

I wonder if he's still glad?

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

100%

[@leticiaurbach1720]

What are the safest area of the north est area that you re talking about?

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

Last I looked, the little town of Church Hill, TN was one of the top 3 safest towns in the state.

[@Rszyman]

Top notch information from an insider! My current choice for a move to location is Lenoir City. Any thoughts on moving to the Farragut vicinity that would be in the 200k medium house price.

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

Wish I could tell you more about the Farragut area, I've never spent any time there and the furthest south we've sold a home while back in NE TN is Sevierville. Just can't give you an educated opinion.

[@dinkle5813]

Farragut is an outstanding community. It is an affluent area and the home prices reflect that. You might purchase a lot for $200k. Nearby Lenoir City is growing rapidly but may still have some homes within your range.

[@kimlittleton4943]

Great video. We stayed in Chattanooga in Jan of 23. We came across a huge road block headed out to the state park (Harrison Bay maybe). Anyways.....we got to the state park and park rangers were on high alert. We were kinda freaked out. Googled what happened and someone had been shot while driving a car and crashed into a gas station. But the google search listed all kinds of shootings in the last couple of years. I was shocked. I always considered this area a safe town. Boy were we surprised at the crime in the news. Appreciate the video. Good information. I am wanting to travel nurse and considered this area however thinking more NE TN. Elizabethtown keeps popping up on the Indeed listings. Not that familiar with that area. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

We did a video on Elizabethton, as well as several surrounding towns. You might start there if you haven't watched them. If you're watching on a laptop/tablet/phone, drop down into the description and use the link to sign up for our relocation guide. It may help. Or sign up here - forms.scotthenninger.com/reloguide

[@kimlittleton4943]

@@TNVAHomeTeam Thank you so much. I will definitely check out those videos.

[@lazyspade3384]

If your local, you know not to use the interstate during rush hour in any city

[@pamelatu2690]

Please do not play a background music so we can hear more clearer. Thanks

[@morningmouth1]

Thanks for your videos. I’m moving from Nashville area to FairField Glade, near Crossville soon, and I’d love to hear your take on the area!

[@jameswaters313]

When I 1st moved to CA you learned quickly, shit rolls down hill.

[@sw7366]

Nice real estate pitch

[@James-100]

Thanks for the Heads Up, candor, and honesty about Chattanooga. Northeast TN sounds so much more up my alley. Please don't let it turn "progressive."

[@Cobra-vq6qr]

The country in TN is beautiful and peaceful. Knoxville, Nashville, and Chattanooga are just way too big and noisy. Chattanooga is beautiful during the day time.

[@ironwolph]

Do you know of any properties in the Northeast Tennessee Area with 2 homes On one property for under $600000?

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

Let me take a look & get back to you.

[@ironwolph]

@@TNVAHomeTeam thank you!

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

Just ran across this one in Kingsport - www.flexmls.com/share/8SJxZ/2301-Netherland-Inn-Road-Kingsport-TN-37660

[@joannajohnson696]

I prefer a small town since I am retired, with a community life and a cohesiveness in the life and the people. I do not like traffic. I want to live in the country. Not sure if NE TN offers that.

[@wisenber]

The biggest problem with Northeast Tennessee is Ballad and the healthcare monopoly they established not long ago. With any luck, an expanding population will provide enough of a market to have better healthcare choices and competition like Knoxville and Chattanooga have in East Tennessee. The Tri-Cities area has a lot of outdoor recreation potential, but it's not nearly as developed as the Knoxville and Chattanooga areas. Kingsport seems to violate the laws of physics as virtually everything is 8 minutes away. Try that in Chattanooga or Knoxville. Politically, JC is just a small Chattanooga.

[@ScottGrammer]

I grew up in Chattanooga, and the main reason for the poor air quality is that there are 45 billion pine trees.

[@aldonova71]

We need to talk. We are looking for someone who can honestly give us a good idea where to buy. We are from Minnesota and wanting to get away from taxes, liberals, an lousy winters.

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

Just give us a call when convenient. Number is in the description.

[@christopherkuefler9839]

Thanks, we are looking to buy land, most likely the northeast. Maybe Johnson city or the area anyway. I need to find work down there, not sure how that will go.

[@aldonova71]

@@johnroberts4823 Spring Hill does seem nice. We could buy a home there but we wouldn't have any buffer cash left. We both have relatively small pensions and don't want to worry about money. Thanks for the advise. I have seen videos on Spring Hill!

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

Ummm TN has had a HUGE influx of people from blue states spread out across this state...lots of liberals here and drag queen crap around our state ..it's SHOCKING what is happening to our state...

[@yaimavol]

You might also want to look at NW TN. It doesn't have as much scenic beauty as the NE but it's even more affordable. There are small towns there losing population now and plenty of houses on the market. The gigantic Ford plant being built around Memphis is going to make that area of the state start to bustle again economically, so it is s a good time to buy. If you are a couple that like to travel and want an affordable base to live that might be a better option

[@haveaknifeday]

NE Tennessee sounds more like a fit to me.

[@annesummers09]

Good job redirecting people from Chattanooga to Bristol. Being a real estate agent and all. LOL

[@carolynoswald6760]

I 75 in Chattanooga is so scary

[@stewmeat9261]

forgot to mention access to international airports. That's a big deal for some.

[@jeffreyjohnston6843]

good video

[@angiew4544]

Planning on moving outside of Chattanooga next year. Its beautiful

[@jj-eg5up]

Great video. It seems like a fait comparison

[@John1.1.14]

Also, I like how he fail to tell you that Bristol TN have the most worse road i ever seen! Sooooooo many pot holes in the interstate where you can't miss em. I worry about my tires as i drive over there.. And no traffic?!? 😅😅And neglected the fact that there are drug addict on rampant in northeast tn.

[@MrKenParr]

Didn't appear to be a comparison as much as a Chattanooga bashing.

[@soGenX6785]

I kinda felt like that, too. I'm sure the crime there isn't nearly as bad as where I live now in Southern California.

[@xplorercolorado9224]

Well the title of the clip is “Why I left Chattanooga!”

[@scottbaican9566]

I live in NE Tennessee 👍🏻 Bristol

[@022100bmlotus]

Ignorance is bliss and misery loves company. Might be best to allow ignorance to be bliss.

[@narrowistheway77]

Chattanooga still reigns supreme for internet because they’re up to 25 gigabyte internet now

[@yeseniapastor7165]

They need to get rid of the homeless and government housing In chattanooga and the crime will go down

[@PaulTallant]

If you live in Chattanooga and have kids, do not send your kids to public schools. They are awful, Your best bet is to live in NW Georgia and send them to Lakeview, Ringgold, or Heritage. As far as areas to live: Ooltewah is nice but getting crowded, Lookout Mtn, Signal Mtn, and Missionary Ridge are nice, as are parts of East Brainerd. Stay away from Brainerd and East Ridge.

[@sallyg77]

Music bed is too loud and drowning out your voice.

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

Can you recommend an affordable Conservative suburban neighborhood that has apartment living in a very safe area in the Eastern area?

[@Justaguywithtruth]

Wow, I appreciate your breakdown and honesty..Thanks for sharing this info. My family is "Grown" now.. Raised them with all (4 Men) the morals, integrity and God Fearing Respect for God, Family and Women.. Future Mom's.. Now its time to escape the woke chaotic wicked perversion spreading in California.. Before I hurt somebody's feelings😐😂 Some of my buddies speak on Tenn.. I watch The Patriot Nurse and Charles Lawson on their channels which is great for all good people to see.. So this may be the Land to see.. Thanks Again for sharing to info.. May God Bless you and yours👏🙏💪☝👍🇺🇸

[@francescoschill5076]

Some parts of Chattanooga are very nice. A lot of it is also dangerous. To much crime.

[@John1.1.14]

Air quality comment he made 😅 Kingsport have Eastman corporation and the smog and stink in the air are unavoidable! Where you want to hold your breath!! Ughhhh! The air over there smells like crack are being cooked! And there's giant landfill in johnson city that the garbage stank the air in the entire neighborhood!

[@Zinctwentyone]

Thank you for this. I one time lived in a barrio in Medellin CO and the air was so bad that we had to mop twice a day. I also lived in Staten Islandwhere the landfill is all around. no bueno.

[@natoyam1994]

Chattanooga is a place to visit not to call your home. Jobs pay too low and most jobs out here will want you to do xyz for little pay. Housing cost is ridiculous for an average 2 bedroom apartment or house will run you $1,500 + with little square feet. If you come here expect to work 2 full time jobs just to live comfortably. The only thing that’s great here is the weather, the scenery and majority of the people that’s it.

[@tramaynwashington1545]

Hi my job is relocating there, how's the rent there

[@natoyam1994]

@@tramaynwashington1545 Hi there an Avg 1 bedroom there will run $1,100-$1,300 depending on where your looking at. There are few places that are under $1,000 for a 1 bedroom. Avg 2 bedrooms run $1,300-$1,600.

[@NatoyaM]

​@tramaynwashington1545 you will be paying an arm and a leg most 1 bedrooms are $1,300 & up not including utilities and other monthly expenses. If you ever can I'd say go visit Cleveland Ohio you will be able to thrive better there plus there's beaches, affordable housing & job wages are fair etc. Avg single income for 1 person in Cleveland Ohio is $30K a year

[@tramaynwashington1545]

@NatoyaM well I'm here now and I'm loving it. I stay in hixson

[@NatoyaM]

@@tramaynwashington1545 good for you hope it works out for you long term. Hixson is NICE!

[@billmoyer3254]

The Nooga loses one!

[@lizdavis9426]

I live in Chattanooga, there's crime in all cities. Downtown has changed since you moved.

[@truckerbrandonsmith]

How is Chattanoogas crime and cost of living now im thinking about relocating there for better jobs im a electrical engineer here in illinois

[@donnaevans7]

@@truckerbrandonsmithChattanooga is a crap hole area

[@truckerbrandonsmith]

@@donnaevans7 what place do you recommend?

[@John1.1.14]

Lol, i live in TN. It's worse in last few years, since 2020. Prices have more than doubled. You can't find any houses in decent price. They all want too much money for what it is. This guy is just trying to get customers to come to him as real estate, yall nothing but 💰💰💰 to him

[@CroisMoi]

I think we are starting the bubble pop now. Nothing is affordable. The reset will be painful.

[@filmbuff4]

@@CroisMoi yeah it's like this everywhere in America now. Hard times ahead.

[@TinaColby-bd7mb]

Chattanooga tax is higher. 9 different. No accountability toward where All new build tax is going.

[@shawnpursley7972]

Well done and informative video. I am a native of the Chattanooga area and moved away in 1996. I don't think I would ever go back for one reason...the fascist state of the government as the ultraconservatives have poisoned the heart of this once great southern state.

[@ericacavender35]

I don't agree with that. Chattanooga is the best area I have ever lived in my life. I have lived in Dallas Texas, Las Vegas Nevada, Colorado Springs Colorado, San Francisco California, Boston Massachusetts, Wichita Kansas. I would not trade Chattanooga for all them combined.

[@CarolWong-w6j]

I live in the Dallas area, tell me what you love about Chattanoga, I am think of moving there. We are retired but on a fixed income. Could we be happy there.

[@CroisMoi]

@@CarolWong-w6j. I’m in Dallas too. I’m starting to think that crime is going up everywhere. People are struggling to survive all the price increases. The grass is always greener……

[@jamesa5720]

Very informative but this post is another example of gingerly stepping around the real issues in almost all, no, all major cities in America: African gang violence. Black men ages 17 to 55, account for roughly 4% of the country's population, but FBI stats show they commit 60% of the murders and felonies. That would make them 15 times (1500%) more violent than the national average. Black Lives Matters cares about them but doesn't seem to care about the law abiding blacks in these areas who are the most impacted by this violence and don't even get police protection. This Country is doomed unless we change.

[@CroisMoi]

I think some people want them to blame their problems on other people.

[@nPcDrone]

Less than 3 years, then I get to move to liberty loving Tennessee!

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

Lol our governor is a RINO TN IA changing and not all for the good...lots of liberal BS has crept in even in our small towns...it sucks

[@karah2263]

Why are you giving away the best held areas to all of KZbin? Are you a realtor? Are you looking to create a significant amount of development in the area you currently live in because that’s what’s gonna happen with videos like this. Ohhhh, you are a realtor, of course.

[@shellbells339]

Chattanooga is a sister city to China and now a smart city.

[@MegaJetgirl]

The regressive taxes are almost 10% on everything.

[@doznoff362]

WHAT ABOUT FISHING 😮

[@TNVAHomeTeam]

www.tn.gov/twra/fishing/where-to-fish/east-tennessee-r4/south-holston-reservoir.html riverrunangling.com/blog/south-holston-river-trout-fishing-the-ultimate-guide/

[@doznoff362]

@TNVAHomeTeam I now were the big ones are they didn't mention fishing as a top of things to do there

[@georgeaddison5628]

Chattanooga just doesnt have any industrial or factory or JOBS period as far as working and supporting your family look forward to working at Amazon for pennies and not ever making any money just struggling and waiting for life to end. Thats how depressing it is. Its like they have no intrest in a middle class

[@CelticSparrows]

Demographics are the #1 predictor of quality of life, crime, etc.

[@werewolflover8636]

To many Yankees moving in!

[@ka7379]

Chatt is not the no 1 city ppl are moving too

[@tunnelrat1439]

Chattanooga sucks !!! You should have seen That area before all the transplants come here.....

[@topofthegreen]

Tennessee is overrated , the infrastructure cant handle the influx of people, crime is getting bad, housing is expensive, there are are better places to live.

[@Bravebelly]

Like where

[@CroisMoi]

It looks like so many want to escape where they are. Boiling in crime and high prices. All over…

[@RidingWithBobby]

You haven’t lived in Michigan and Florida then. I’ve experienced both. Tennessee in places outside of Nashville and around Knoxville have so much to offer per cost of living and raising a family.

[@johnfranceschi3271]

I live in Massachusetts. I am desperate to move to Tennessee. Don't move to the north east. It's a cesspool of tyranny.

[@waynedrinnen3297]

Use some statistics to back up your claims. Not just your perceptions. I have left Tennessee 3 times and have moved back because no where else can compare to the ease of living here.

[@johnopal316]

Well ..... BYE!

[@jeremybilbrey1133]

on the bright side, there are no bad areas and no crime in Bristol,lol

[@ronaldkichurchak3833]

You lost me once you said NE TN is more conservative.

[@filmbuff4]

well is it?

[@waynedrinnen3297]

Great!!

[@mikelgeren149]

Chattanooga is a little hat town .

[@dennisa.brinck5988]

The Chattanooga police department is dirty, along with the D.A.'s office and the public defenders office. The judges are on the take and have never heard of justice. In Chattanooga, it's not who you know, but who you blow. And there is alot of "D....klickers" in downtown......more specifically, government buildings.