If you like the city live in Knoxville or buy some land just outside the city. We have UT, Maryville College, Roane State and Walter state to find a job. You will be really close to Orsa shooting club. You are also within 4 hr to shoot in Nashville TN,KY, GA, VA, WVA, NC and Al. We have the Great Smoky Mountains hiking, camping, fishing and hunting. Great yr round weather summer and winter IMHO. If you like to ride atv's or side by side we are close to windrock and ride royal blue. Gatlinburg has ski mountain for all your winter skiing or snowboard. TN no state income tax! Great place to live!