When we retired 27 yrs. ago, we relocated to East Tn. from Mi. We considered lots of places but can't stand the humidity of the coastal SE and Fl., loved four seasons, wanted an area away from the fierce weather some areas get, also wanted to be near enough to our extended family to be able to get "home" to see all in a matter of hours. Our son lives here, our daughter in Tx. but looking to move in this area soon. Taxes are not too bad, no State Income Tax and the people are just "down home" kind of people, we love it here.