I have said before this is the smartest move we made when we retired. We are midway between Knoxville and Nashville. More small town than big city but close enough to both to enjoy what cities have to offer. And Chattanooga is only a bit more than an hours drive. Lots of new people have moved here in the past year. Many from California, New York, and Michigan that we have met. The only complaints we have heard is about the summer humidity, but you get used to it. Tennessee is still a FREE state!