Thinking about moving to Northeast Tennessee—or already planning your relocation? You’re not alone! Today, Shad and I are sitting down with a cup of coffee and keeping it casual as we answer the most common questions people ask about life in NE Tennessee. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or ready to pack the moving truck, this episode is packed with helpful info (and a little fun, too!).
We’ll cover:
1️⃣ Visiting the Area
– How long should you stay?
– Best places to book accommodations
– Pet-friendly options
2️⃣ Hospitals & Healthcare
– Where you can live and still be close to JCMC or the VA
– Areas within 30 minutes of a hospital
(Watch: Where Are the Hospitals in NE TN)
3️⃣ Rural Convenience
– Communities within 20 minutes of groceries, restaurants, and shopping
(Watch: Rural Living in NE TN: Minutes from It All!)
4️⃣ Living Near Johnson City—But Not In Johnson City
– Our favorite surrounding small towns
5️⃣ Best Spots for Mountain Views
6️⃣ Heat Pumps 101
– What they are and how they cool your home
7️⃣ Utilities & Services in Rural Areas
8️⃣ Good Schools in NE Tennessee
– We’ll share several websites to help you research
9️⃣ Crime Concerns
– What to realistically expect
🔟 Weather in NE Tennessee
– Snow totals (and whether you need that snowblower!)
– Summer humidity
– Annual rainfall (TN vs. Washington State)
– Tornado patterns (with map)
1️⃣1️⃣ Property Taxes — What You Can Expect
1️⃣2️⃣ Closing on a Home
– Typical timelines
– How long-distance closings work
1️⃣3️⃣ Things To Do in NE Tennessee
– Outdoor activities, towns, attractions & more
1️⃣4️⃣ Bugs & Snakes — The Real Story
– How Tennessee compares to states with the most (and most venomous) snakes
1️⃣5️⃣ Will Locals Welcome Newcomers?
– Our honest, firsthand perspective
Outro:
We hope this episode answers most—if not all—of your questions about living in Northeast Tennessee! To dive deeper, subscribe to our YouTube channel Living in Johnson City Tennessee, and follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
To learn even more:
📌 YouTube Channel: Living in Johnson City Tennessee
📌 Website: www.livinginjohnsoncity.com
We’re Stephanie Morr and Shad Freck with The Freck Group at Greater Impact Realty.
If you’re thinking about moving to Northeast Tennessee, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Contact Us:
📞 Stephanie Morr: 423.429.5214
📧 stefamorr@gmail.com
📞 Shad Freck: 423.631.1716
📧 shad@shadfreck.com
🏡 The Freck Group at Greater Impact Realty: 423.973.8634
Remember—it's never too early to start planning your move.
We hope to see you here real soon!
