Considering moving to TN in 2-3yrs. HELP

Would like all good advice on what lake and community would be best for a old country couple with very little $$$$$$$$$$$$$. Thats why considering TN. Live less than 30 miles from Sardis here in MS. We might have access to the lake 3-4 months of the year since OBAMA lake care is in place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Need to live 3-5 miles from GUARANTEED GOOD FISHING LAKE YR ROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!





WITH RAMPS THAT STAY IN THE WATER YR ROUND ALSO. THANKS for your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by sharphook

Would like all good advice on what lake and community would be best for a old country couple with very little $$$$$$$$$$$$$. Thats why considering TN. Live less than 30 miles from Sardis here in MS. We might have access to the lake 3-4 months of the year since OBAMA lake care is in place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Need to live 3-5 miles from GUARANTEED GOOD FISHING LAKE YR ROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!





WITH RAMPS THAT STAY IN THE WATER YR ROUND ALSO. THANKS for your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lot of rural areas close to the water with year round ramp access. Lexington, Tn has several water shed type lakes. The tennriver/Kentucky lake is miles long with rural communities all along the river. Middle Tennessee has Cumberland river, Old Hickory lake, Peircy Preist etc. May need to narrow down which section of Tn you are moving to, West/Middle or East

I'd aim up towards Paris, Tn and Kentucky Lake

I have a place near Paris Landing I plan to retire to, I can't wait to get there full time.

Paris area would be great. Some great fishing and outdoor things to do there plus they have that Catfish thing once a year.

I have a place near Parsons about 25 miles south of Camden. I live there every weekend for now and plan to make it my home when I retire. I think you can't go wrong any town from Paris south to Savanah.

Look around the pickwick lake area. There are affordable communities around the lake on both sides of the river. You have good fishing both below and above the dam, and you have reciprocal fishing agreements with MS & AL on the lake. Lake front property is high, but you can live in affordable areas less than 5 minutes from the water. You should also be able to find the same types of communities in Tishomingo County MS, with access to the same lake, along with the Tenn Tom waterway and Bay Springs.

In 47 years, I cannot remember a time that we were unable to launch a boat at pickwick due to low water.

There are a couple of houses for sale in my neighborhood. Grab what money is left in the US treasury and come on up.

I appreciate your time and input!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the looks of the paris tn and camden area not knowing anything about it. The tenn tom tishomingo co. ms is also considered. Hate to get away from worlds best crappie size wise on N ms reservoirs but like for the past 5 mo no water and after all it is a flood control reservoir with 4 mo at best water in past 6 years.

kCane pole what kinda neighborhoo you have propwerty in????????????? Rmember we are from poor azz ms . We pay state taxes on top of obama care!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And we don't make the national average in anything except obesity , diabetes and --bred bubba's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is lots of property available around Reelfoot lake.
It is very rural but not expensive unless you want to be directly on the lake.
I have a 1/4 acre lakeside lot with riparian right for sale.

If you decide to look at Paris, Camden area, there are some nice places near Britton Ford ramp that are for sale. This area is about 15 miles from Paris or Camden and has a very good ramp near Big Sandy River (Ky Lake). You can google up paris tn or camden tn realtors and call them and ask them about what you want or whatever you are looking for.. They can send you a pic too.

I was in your shoes about 6 yrs. ago. The wife and I drove from one end of the state to the other lookin for a place to retire. Good crappie fishin was at the top of the list! Paris is a nice area and with Ky. lake so close the crappie fishin is good and Reelfoot is also good but we decided on Estill Springs in Franklin Co. We have three lakes in the imediate area, Tim's Ford, Lake Normandy and Woods Res. and 6 or 8 more within an hours drive. The wife likes the area too, there are WalMarts all over the place!! I like to say "now that I'm retired the biggest decision I have to make each day is which lake will I fish today!" Crappie fishin can be excellent on any of the three local lakes and more often than not it is. Caught a limit yesterday and plan to do the same today. Good luck on your decision.

I second fishawk. I live in Unionville about 45 miles fromn Estill Spring. I can be at any of the three lakes he mentioned in less then 40 minutes. Also Percy Priest in about 45 minutes. He is alot closer to the three. All good crappie lakes along with Tim's small mouths. Hard to beat. Estill springs is a cheaper area close to good size towns and good shopping for your wife.

Check the tax rates also. Depending on the county, you'll pay wheel tax with your annual car tag renewal and if you live in one of the goofy counties like mine (Gibson), we have 5 or 6 different school tax rates on depending on which district you live in. I would love to retire to the Paris area myself or across the river maybe in Houston or Humphreys Co. You can get property cheaper there than Paris, but it's definitely "country"

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Crappie Stalker

Check the tax rates also. Depending on the county, you'll pay wheel tax with your annual car tag renewal and if you live in one of the goofy counties like mine (Gibson), we have 5 or 6 different school tax rates on depending on which district you live in. I would love to retire to the Paris area myself or across the river maybe in Houston or Humphreys Co. You can get property cheaper there than Paris, but it's definitely "country"

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Absolutely.

i got a place in a little town called linden. on the map its half way between perryville marina at hwy 412 and cuba landing and i-40. very nice area. some of the best fishing around, not to near the more popular places. if you will go to the middle tennessee property finders/realtracs.com you can search for different properties and price ranges. if you decide on this area let me know and i will tell you about some very god, public, concrete boat ramps with free access.




tight lines and GOD bless!!!:woohoo

Be sure to look at a sleepy community called Dover, Tennessee. Located between Paris Tn and Clarksville Tn. Only 13 miles from Kentucky Lake, and surrounded by Lake Barkley, and only seconds from Land between the Lakes a 160,000 acre wilderness area, with hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, hunting just about anything a man would want to do.
25 miles from Paris and 30 miles from Clarksville both of which offer shopping and such. Dover only has one red light, couple banks, Small family owned hardware store a couple small restaurants, low,low crime rate and a town full of great friendly folks. 21st century Mayberry, a step back in time. Beautiful !!

I appreciate the continued threads on my behalf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Your help is very appreciated and will definitly determine the move.
Thanks, Hook:biggrin:biggrin