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OK guys, need some help! My wife and I are tired of these northern winters (and the politicians) here in northern Illinois. Where would you guys recommend a couple of mid-70's start looking? I would like to find someplace that has fishing close by, doesn't have to be on the water, relatively low taxes for a parcel of land with about 1-1.5 acres, oh yes, most importantly, little or no crime. I need a starting point and some recommendations. I would consider a modular, but would prefer brick and frame! Any help you folks are willing to give to get this ball rolling would be appreciated, and if you have a contact in the real estate biz, I would like that too! PLEASE HELP !!! Thanx and Regards, Dave:help

You probably want to look south of Memphis!

Come on down to Alabama and I'll take you on some of the best bass, bluegill and crappie fishing in the state. Bass up to 14#, Bluegills up to 2# and coppernose bluegills up to 3#. There's lots of deals on homes right now, land is cheaper out in the country than near towns. Oh, you said TN...

I didn't see where you said you were looking in TN. I live in TN....and I love it.....but I am seriously looking at Mountain Home, Arkansas....or Searcy, Arkansas. Great fishing....low crime....cost of living is cheaper than where I live in TN.


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Yalobusha County in Mississippi, low property taxes (in yall's case none of the first year), fairly low crime rate, and within an hour ride of 4of the top lakes in the country.

What part of the state are you thinking

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I have lived my entire 57 years in Blount County, foothills to the Great Smoky Mountains!

I used to live in Tennessee but now North East Alabama is my home and I love it .i wouldn't live anywhere else 5 mins to church ,10 mins to Walmart , 10 mins to the mountains ,10 mins to lake Guntersville ,hour and half from Weiss lake or Logan Martin ,and several more lakes in the area. also 30min-1:30 From some great fishing in Tennessee like Nickajack,woods resivour ,Tims ford lake,Normandy lake,chickamauga lake ect . Taxes not bad crime rate real low .

Great fishing in Florida (fresh and salt) and no income tax.

No income tax in Tennessee and Texas.

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Originally Posted by DaveB40

OK guys, need some help! My wife and I are tired of these northern winters (and the politicians) here in northern Illinois. Where would you guys recommend a couple of mid-70's start looking? I would like to find someplace that has fishing close by, doesn't have to be on the water, relatively low taxes for a parcel of land with about 1-1.5 acres, oh yes, most importantly, little or no crime. I need a starting point and some recommendations. I would consider a modular, but would prefer brick and frame! Any help you folks are willing to give to get this ball rolling would be appreciated, and if you have a contact in the real estate biz, I would like that too! PLEASE HELP !!! Thanx and Regards, Dave:help

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Well being that you posted this on the Tennessee board I'm guessing that you are looking at somewhere in that state. If I ever get the opportunity I would consider around Dover Tn. The wife and I were up at Paris Landing July 4 and drive over to Dover. Man that is some beautiful country!! You are between two beautiful bodies of water, with rolling hills, and a beautiful state park right there. You will be on one of the best fisheries in the state. If the good Lord is willing, I hope to sale everything I have here and retire there one day.

Zillow.com is a great search engine to look at

WOW!!! You guys don't take long to respond. You've supplied me with a lot of useful
info that I need to follow up on. As much as I would like to go to Alabama or Mississippi,
your weather, with all that rain I see and the oppressive and humid weather wouldn't help
me or my wife. I think I am going to look into western TN, south of Memphis, as was suggested earlier
and see what the annual weather looks like. Thank you so much to all of you who took the time to
read and respond. Regards and Tight Lines - Dave

South of Memphis is Mississippi

Here is a nice place 60 or 70 miles south of Memphis and within an hour of all the Big Four

Yup. Pretty much the same weather in Memphis as in MS. Try East TN or
Northern Arkansas. Little less humidity and still distinctly southern.


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Try rankin county. Some good small tracts of land and close to Barnett. Some mighty fine fishing

Dover is a nice area. Lots of retired military live there. You could take the Cumberland River up to Lake Barkley, cross Barkley and go left into Tn river at Ky Dam and head south for 60 miles cross under the Paris Landing Bridge, then bear right and follow the left bank for 1 mile down Big Sandy, then set out trolling poles and begin trolling south. This is the golden route. Or, you can drive to the bridge in 15 minutes. Big crime here is crooked politicians.

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Here is a nice place 60 or 70 miles south of Memphis and within an hour of all the Big Four

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Here's the link, sorry
For sale by owner in 38927 Enid, MS - ForSaleByOwner.com

I live between Paris and Dover Tn. About 2 miles from Paris Landing Marina. I bought my house down here 5 years ago and moved here full time in May of 2014. I also bailed out of Illinois to move here and we couldn't be happier. I lived in
St. Clair county Illinois and am so glad to get out of there.

You should take a look at Winchester Tn. area. We are central to 3 lakes( Tims Ford, Woods and Normandy). No income tax, low property tax, small town close to big town amenities. Nice selection of homes for sale at good prices. Not as hot and humid as Al. and Ms. but within easy driving distance to their lakes. We also have a local crappie club and fish on a regular basis. Would love to have you come and join us,

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Originally Posted by DaveB40

WOW!!! You guys don't take long to respond. You've supplied me with a lot of useful
info that I need to follow up on. As much as I would like to go to Alabama or Mississippi,
your weather, with all that rain I see and the oppressive and humid weather wouldn't help
me or my wife. I think I am going to look into western TN, south of Memphis, as was suggested earlier
and see what the annual weather looks like. Thank you so much to all of you who took the time to
read and respond. Regards and Tight Lines - Dave

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Big Sandy Tn isa cheep living area. It has minners, good breakfast places, gas and Dollar General and a plumbing store.

I looked it up on the DB4D link above. States that it is 25% less to live here that the average across US.

It where me and Billbob eat breakfast. Bout 6 miles down the river from me. That makes me a good neighbor and this might or might not be a good thing.

Having grown up in Memphis and now living in Knoxville for the last 10 years, I would definitely suggest East TN between the two. West TN does put you near the Big Four, but East TN has much more moderate weather and beautiful country. PM me if you need an agent - I have a great one.

i have been fortunate to go to many of the places mentioned by these guys in this post. actually just got back from mountain home arkansas a couple wks ago. norfork lake and bulls shoals all within 30 min drives and they are 2 of the most beautiful lakes you will ever see. crystal clear water you can see 20 feet down in. not sure bout the crappie fishing on these lakes i have not fished them just went for the scenery. however the white river runs out of bull shoals and it is the clearest coldest water you will ever see and the trout fising is top notch. i also make several trips a yr to mississippi and to big sandy area of tennessee. my grandpa had a place in water valley on enid lake in mississippi and its a nice little community (mostly retired folks). price is very affordable and you are within 3 min of a world class fishery and grenada lake is only 20-30 min away. big sandy area is also beautiful country and the fishing is second only to mississippi in my opinion. good thing bout big sandy you can keep more than 15 fish. but 15 sippi fish will fill just as any ziplocs

I would look into the dover,tn area. It is a beautiful place and great fishing opportunities. Also the area around Martin,Tn is nice and close to Ky lake and Reelfoot lake.:twocents
The area around Martin is unique because there are no income taxes and you can do your grocery shopping in Fulton,Ky where there is no sales taxes. Just a short drive to Fulton.

Many folks in my area shop in Murray, Ky. To save the sales tax but my wife has noticed the prices on a lot of things at the Murray Walmart are higher than in Paris, Tn.
I guess it could be because it's a college town but a lot of the money folks think they save just goes to the store instead of the state.

Henderson County. Pretty country, low taxes, good fishing close by and an easy drive to Nashville.

I moved to paris in october of last year from clarksville tn, and i love it!! The lake is closer, crime is lower, theres a walmart, lowes, sears, and fast food, some mexican restaurants, minners, boat shops, internet, cheap homes, gyms, walgreens and cvs, Cane Pole, hospital, specialty clinics, and nice people...what else could you want.

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My wife and I moved to Paris, TN from Wisconsin in May of last year. Property taxes are 1/3 of Wisconsin, housing costs lower, cheap gasoline, fantastic lakes/fishing, warm(er) winters, low crime, nice people, (strangers even say hello) lifetime fishing and hunting license for seniors, blah, blah,blah, etc, etc, etc. The biggest drawback is a high sales tax. If you have an interest I will be happy to recommend a real estate agent and even give you a little tour.

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I moved to paris in october of last year from clarksville tn, and i love it!! The lake is closer, crime is lower, theres a walmart, lowes, sears, and fast food, some mexican restaurants, minners, boat shops, internet, cheap homes, gyms, walgreens and cvs, Cane Pole, hospital, specialty clinics, and nice people...what else could you want.

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Dave B40, Tennessee takes damnyankees (notice one word?:Rofl) with open arms. I am dating an Ohio girl in fact. East Tennessee is the ideal place from your description. Come on Down.[

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Good starting point

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Originally Posted by elkhunter

My wife and I moved to Paris, TN from Wisconsin in May of last year. Property taxes are 1/3 of Wisconsin, housing costs lower, cheap gasoline, fantastic lakes/fishing, warm(er) winters, low crime, nice people, (strangers even say hello) lifetime fishing and hunting license for seniors, blah, blah,blah, etc, etc, etc. The biggest drawback is a high sales tax. If you have an interest I will be happy to recommend a real estate agent and even give you a little tour.

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Looks like there's a lot of us in this area.
If you're around the area of the power lines in Big Sandy and you see a blue Triton 18TX come on over and say hello.
I live on E. Antioch and usually put in at Port Rd, W. Antioch or Paris Landing ramps.

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Originally Posted by lowe rider

Looks like there's a lot of us in this area.
If you're around the area of the power lines in Big Sandy and you see a blue Triton 18TX come on over and say hello.
I live on E. Antioch and usually put in at Port Rd, W. Antioch or Paris Landing ramps.

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Ain't seen u in a while.

North TN. or North MS. Stay away from Memphis.

Mid West Tn is the perfect location for a crappie fisherman. Numerous small lakes and Miss. River oxbows along with the following.

Within 45 minutes Within 2.5 hours
Reelfoot Sardis
Kentucy Lake Arkabutla
Enid
Grenada
Only draw back is the summer heat. This year has been Hell on earth.

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Mid West Tn is the perfect location for a crappie fisherman. Numerous small lakes and Miss. River oxbows

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Thought the Mississippi River oxbows were overrun with carp, any north of the Hatchie up to Dyersburg you can recommend?