Of course I would want to sell you a house.....but surprisingly ....that didn't cross my mind.
Just think you would like it better. I've been to Jackson.
Besides you can get to Asheville and Chattanooga in an hour and a half, Lexington and Nashville in 2.5 and Atlanta in 3. Multiple opportunities! 
There are some BEAUTIFUL homes in and around Chattanooga. While I was there for New Years, I picked up one of the realty guides for the area. Found this gorgeous large log cabin-style home. What they wanted for it? 2.4 million!

I need to win MegaMillions, dammit.

That house would be mine in a heartbeat.
Did some searching, and found it, in Soddy Daisy, TN.
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