A better place to be?

SEC FAN 5011 · 09-10-2007, 11:47 AM

i posted earlier hat i ave some famalies in my church hat are looking to move to the mountains (or foothills) they love major college football, and have narrowed it dwn to two places: Clemson and Knoxville. No talking aboutthe programs, but the towns themselves: which would be better....take into consideration that they want to raise a family there. Is Knoxville a nice city? I have heard Clemson is a small beautiful place to be. Your help would be great.

ThatGuy · 09-10-2007, 11:51 AM

I love knoxville. The area around there is great. Death Valley is nice too.

I would recommend them (if they really want small town) living out around Dandridge...etc. If they can afford it, to get a place out on Douglas Lake. 30 minutes from knoxville, nicest scenery in the south.

GoVols1998 · 09-10-2007, 11:52 AM

Ive never been to Clemson but ive lived in knoxville all my life and I love it. I wouldnt wanna live anywhere else. It's a nice town plus we have the worlds largest disco ball right in the middle of downtown lol!

ThatGuy · 09-10-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GoVols1998

Ive never been to Clemson but ive lived in knoxville all my life and I love it. I wouldnt wanna live anywhere else. It's a nice town plus we have the worlds largest disco ball right in the middle of downtown lol!

It has wigs in it! (see simpsons episode)

09-10-2007, 01:31 PM		#5 (permalink)
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thanks for the info.....what about the crime in Knoxville (i know all places have it. someosaid not to go down cherry road or st?

09-10-2007, 01:34 PM		#6 (permalink)
	The Ramp Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Stick Age: 40 Posts: 8,108 High Fived: 57 in 12 posts Given High Fives: 6 Rep Power: 232
knox is awesome except it snows and i hate snow
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09-10-2007, 01:38 PM		#7 (permalink)
	Volnooga Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chattanooga TN Age: 34 Posts: 1,064 High Fived: 3 in 3 posts Given High Fives: 3 Rep Power: 44
I live in Chattanooga just 1.5 hours south of Knoxville. Unless they actually move up on one of the Mountains, snow is a non factor. We hardly ever get snow!
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09-11-2007, 09:15 AM		#11 (permalink)
	SEC FAN 5011 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Carolina Age: 33 Posts: 208 High Fived: 1 in 1 post Given High Fives: 3 Rep Power: 16
So would you say that knox. is better than clemson?

09-11-2007, 10:27 AM		#12 (permalink)
	volimhtown So sayeth the shepherd... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seabrook, TX Age: 40 Posts: 3,114 High Fived: 777 in 385 posts Given High Fives: 2,210 Rep Power: 1374
I'm more of a big city guy myself and have never been to Clemson, so I can't comment on that. I have, however, lived in Knoxville, Chattanooga and throughout East Tennessee and loved every bit of it. That said, I loved living in Chattanooga the best. Certainly a little more scenic than Knoxville and more "family friendly" than Knoxville. All the perks of a city without alot of the negative stuff that usually comes with it. Plus, you are only 1-1/2 hours from Atlanta and/or Nashville if you're looking for big city entertainment or sports. I loved every minute in Chattanooga, but unfortunately I fell in love with and married a Texas girl that was incredibly home-sick and I needed a career change. We will be back there one day, however!!
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09-11-2007, 01:47 PM		#13 (permalink)
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do you like houston, and that part of texas?

09-11-2007, 01:53 PM		#14 (permalink)
	JerryBeeds Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lexington, SC Age: 29 Posts: 14,244 High Fived: 4,538 in 2,266 posts Given High Fives: 2,496 Rep Power: 10183
Clemson isn't even a town per se. Its pretty much just the campus and some old school shops and restaurants. There are surrounding towns like Easley, Travelers Rest, and Greenville that are ok. Kind of in the boonies except for Greenville.
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09-11-2007, 02:13 PM		#15 (permalink)
	OmahaBound Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbia, SC Age: 28 Posts: 3,709 High Fived: 557 in 345 posts Given High Fives: 438 Rep Power: 837
I'm a city guy too so I'd definitely prefer Knoxville. IF they prefer the quiet country living then Clemson may be more up their alley, but even if they do choose Clemson I'd recommend something more along the lines of Easley, Seneca, or other towns around Clemson (like Beeds said). If they actually live in Clemson there will be no escape from all the college kids. If you want to do anything not Clemson related you're probably going to have to drive a good 30 minutes or more unlike Knoxville.
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