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Blountville

• Town in Tennessee
• 9 reviews

Former Resident: Blountville is a community worth keeping, it still has that feeling of an older community where you know about everyone at the grocery store, but also has easy access to three cities for shopping, nightlife, or catching a NASCAR race. It is a community where the gentlemen still get their hair cut at the barber, you know all of your neighbors, and kids still play outside. The people that live in this community tend to stay and generations graduate from the same high school. It is a feeling that doesn't exist many places any more, but when your here you will know it's home.
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• B-

• B-

• B+

• 2,654 Population

Walnut Hill

• Town in Tennessee

• B

• B-

• B+

• 2,176 Population

Tusculum

• Town in Tennessee

• B+

• B-

• B+

• 2,666 Population

Gray

• Town in Tennessee
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: Gray is a small community between Johnson City and Kingsport. It offers great schools and diverse living opportunities. Conveniently located to the 3 cities gray offers short commutes to many jobs and attraction. Local and national entertainment can be found here along with many festivals. Looking for a great place to raise a family this is one of the best areas to do so. Many options for housing from apartment homes or a farm can be found here. The Appalachian Fair grounds are also located in the heart of this little town which bring many activities to participate in
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• B

• B

• B+

• 1,973 Population

Gate City

• Town in Virginia
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: Gate City is a nice small town everyone is friendly, and always willing to help each other. I believe a good change for Gate City would be more jobs near by would be helpful especially for people who don't have a license. Plus Gate City has gone down some over the past few years be nice to liven it back up.
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• B

• B+

• B+

• 2,386 Population

Surgoinsville

• Town in Tennessee
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: I love the laid back feel of this special little town. What a great place to grow up. I love the people here. Everyone just seems like family. We even have a video store and a dairy bar. The weather is great too. Things move slowly here but life seems very rich.
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• B-

• C+

• B+

• 2,175 Population

Spurgeon

• Town in Tennessee
• 2 reviews

• B

• B-

• B+

• 4,148 Population

Weber City

• Town in Virginia
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: I love my little town. There are friendly faces wherever you turn. Always willing to lend a helping hand.
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• B-

• B+

• B+

• 1,400 Population

Jonesborough

• Town in Tennessee
• 18 reviews

Nearby Resident: Jonesborough is a lovely place that reflects the history of the area in a charming and fascinating way. It celebrates its rich history of being the oldest town in Tennessee. I have lived near Jonesborough my entire life and I have always enjoyed the rural appeal of the area. It is an area that is well-known for its story-telling community. With plenty of events to attend and lots of ways to get involved, Jonesborough establishes an inviting atmosphere. This city has beautiful scenery and intriguing architecture that showcases the antiquity of the area. It provides a great educational experience.
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• B+

• B

• B

• 5,275 Population

Kingsport

• Town in Tennessee
• 136 reviews

Current Resident: Kingsport is a beautiful town in East Tennessee with numerous parks, activities and employ opportunities. The leaders of Kingsport do an excellent job planning events for the community as well as keep the ever growing city up to date. The main issue that Kingsport needs work on is trying to provide for the young professionals. Housing, nightlife and activities for a young adult is very limited. Hopefully in the next few years Kingsport and it's leaders will continue to improve this making Kingsport a great city to live for all ages. Overall I would recommend living in Kingsport to anyone who would ask. The great feeling of being connected to a community is very easily found if you get out and make yourself available.
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• B+

• A+

• B

• 52,698 Population

Bristol

• Town in Tennessee
• 62 reviews

Current Resident: My favorite part of Bristol is State Street. There's such a diverse amount of people, and a smile around every corner! I've made so many friendships in the community that I may cherish for many years to come.
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• B

• B

• B

• 26,668 Population

Bloomingdale

• Town in Tennessee
• 11 reviews

Niche User: In my opinion Northwest Arkansas is one of the most beautiful places and laid back places I have ever lived. I would recommend that anyone who loves life and wants to live it with beauty and peace should move to this area.
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• B-

• B-

• B

• 9,222 Population

Mount Carmel

• Town in Tennessee
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: Every town is bound to have it's positives and negatives. The town of Mount Carmel has many positives including: a convenient location to the interstate and close access to convenient stores and pharmacies. A few of the negatives include poor city management and higher taxes. The town of Mount Carmel has a large community involvement and have block parties every year. There are numerous Recreational leagues for your children. The elementary school is ranked higher than nearby schools and the high school is less than 15 minutes away. The crime rate is lower in Mount Carmel than in other parts of the county. In spite of some of the negatives, I would not want to live anywhere other than Mount Carmel due, in part, to the quicker access to nearby towns.
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• C+

• C+

• B

• 5,386 Population

Colonial Heights

• Town in Tennessee
• 1 review

• B-

• B-

• B

• 3,468 Population

Bristol

• Town in Virginia
• 29 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in many, many areas in the south west virginia area and Bristol has been my favorite city by far, the tennessee side and virginia side feel like a whole which adds so much more to the city. The city schools aren't the best but there are many great private schools and John S. Battle High School, which is where my kids go is a great public school, safest in the city with many opportunities.
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• B

• B-

• B

• 17,077 Population

Greeneville

• Town in Tennessee
• 31 reviews

Current Resident: Greeneville is nice. I like that it isn't overpopulated. The town would be a lot nicer if some of the empty buildings in the historic downtown were renovated, or at least occupied. The city continues to expand, while so many buildings are just sitting around not being used. The scenery and views of the mountains are breathtaking in some areas. People in Greeneville are friendly, for the most part. There is a wide Christian community that offers an abundance of help for ones in need. There aren't very many jobs to be found here, but due to expansion, business continue to open proving new jobs every year.
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• B

• A

• B

• 14,895 Population

Oak Grove

• Town in Tennessee
• 1 review

Current Resident: Our neighbors are amazing and everything is quiet. There are kids that play all around the neighborhood, but they are respectful and are aware of their surroundings. I would highly recommend the area we live in to anyone who is thinking of buying a home.
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• B

• B

• B

• 5,170 Population

Church Hill

• Town in Tennessee
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: Friendly people, pleasant weather and a nice small town feel. There are a number of different neighborhoods ranging from trailer parks to multi-acre estates. There is something for everyone. There is an active senior center, small library and shopping for the necessities. Bigger towns (Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol) are a short drive should you be looking for more shopping opportunities. Great views of Bays Mountain and lots of wildlife to keep things interesting. Definite family area. There is not much in the way of nightlife if that is your thing
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• C+

• C+

• B

• 6,686 Population

Elizabethton

• Town in Tennessee
• 28 reviews

Current Resident: Elizabethton is a quaint, beautiful small town rich with long term residents and offers a family friendly environment. I have lived on the border of Elizabethton for the entirety of my life and have found it to meet all of my daily needs including multiple grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, gas stations, gyms, shopping, healthcare facilities and outdoor activities. Some of my personal favorite attractions of this town are the the Tweetsie trail for biking, walking and running, the Sycamore Shoals State Park and also the covered bridge over the Doe River. Elizabethon may be small, but it surely doesn't lack in beauty and options!
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• B

• B+

• B

• 13,796 Population

Johnson City

• Town in Tennessee
• 208 reviews

Current Resident: Hi all! If restaurants, bars, and clubs in a small town setting is your thing, then JC is for you. JC is also completely surrounded by some of East TN greatest nature spots, Buffalo Mnt, Roan Mnt, Carvers gap, Laurel falls and the Devils bathtub just to name a few. There is some awesome lakes, ski towns, and water sport opportunities nerby. Plus it's centrally located. Downside, JC does not have much to offer in terms of alternate entertainment. It has its own movie theater and mall but nothing like mini golf, large gaming arcades, or elite shopping experiences.
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• A-

• A

• B

• 65,598 Population

Hunter

• Town in Tennessee

• C+

• C+

• B

• 2,067 Population

Abingdon

• Town in Virginia
• 26 reviews

Current Resident: Abingdon, Virginia is an amazing, friendly little town. Our community consists of about 8,000 people and it is nestled in the foothills of southwest Virginia. Because Abingdon is part of the Appalachian mountains, there are many outdoor activities to choose from.
Abingdon is also a historic landmark. The state theater of Virginia, 'Barter Theatre', is located in Abingdon, as is the well-known Martha Washington Inn. History tells us that Daniel Boone was attacked by wolves in Abingdon, which gave the town the nickname of 'Wolf Hills'.
Abingdon has won several national 'small town' awards. Each year the town hosts an annual antiques festival called the 'Highlands Festival'. Antiques vendors and vacationers come from all over the country to attend this event. If you have never visited Abingdon before, I highly recommend it!
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• B+

• A-

• B-

• 8,044 Population

Rogersville

• Town in Tennessee
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Rogersville is a small town with tucked in between the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. It is blossoming and growing a little every year. The nearest mall is 30 minutes away. Knoxville is about 1 hour and 30 minutes away and Johnson City is 1 hour away. You can get to Pegion Forge in 1 hour and 15 minutes. North Carolina can be reached in 2 hours, Kentucky can be reached in about an hour, and Virginia can be reached in a little over an hour. It's in a perfect location if you don't mind the drive. It's a wonderful place to be raised because you will grow up with good values. Sometimes the adolescents in the community tend to be snobby. This is not always the case! There are so many wonderful people in Rogersville. Just be careful and don't get involved with the wrong crowd. A lot of the community is close minded, but you just have to learn to ignore the rednecks. I'd say that the good outweighs the bad in this town.
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• B-

• A

• B-

• 4,326 Population

Mosheim

• Town in Tennessee
• 1 review

Current Resident: I have grown up in Mosheim, I think it's a great place for families. It has great schools for children and great employment opportunities for adults. I would like to see more things for families to do together in the future. Overall I love my community.
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• C

• C

• B-

• 2,327 Population

Bluff City

• Town in Tennessee
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: I'm proud to call Bluff City my hometown. I've never lived anywhere else. While it's not quite as backwards as Mayberry, things move at a much slower pace than many other places in the country. Favorite summer pastimes here are going to the lake, fishing, and hanging out downtown. There are definitely areas that need improvement and I hope that someday I will be instrumental in the progress. I would be happy to raise my own family here someday.
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• C+

• B-

• B-

• 1,772 Population