Free Guide · From Our Lakeside Happy Place

Could East Tennessee Be Your Next Chapter?

Lake views, mountain air, four gentle seasons, and no state income tax. Get our free insider's guide to retiring in East Tennessee, written by two locals who made the move.

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What's inside

  • The tax picture: why Tennessee is so retiree-friendly, plus the senior property tax programs most people miss
  • Where to live: our honest take on Tellico Village, Loudon, Knoxville, Maryville, Crossville & Chattanooga
  • Healthcare & daily life: hospitals, airports, and what there is to do
  • "Try before you buy" checklist: how to plan a scouting trip that tells you what you need to know

Hi, we're Michele & Alissa. We fell in love with Tellico Village, moved here, and now share our lakeside home with visitors through Our Lakeside Happy Place. So many of our guests are quietly scouting their retirement that we wrote the guide we wish we'd had. Subscribers also get a monthly note with local news, things to do, and first notice of open dates at the lake house.

Our Lakeside Happy Place · Tellico Village, Tennessee
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