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Old 09-24-2012, 11:36 PM
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Default Question for Tennessee RV guys and gals

I'd like to hear the locals talk up their particular area of Tennessee. Hoping for a nice airport (preferably no tower), hangar availability (prefer to purchase rather than rent), "reasonable" property values, light winds (after 40 years in the desert, I'm sick of wind). I don't care about employment, we're done with that.
Our daughter and her husband are moving back that direction with our brand new grand daughter and we're considering following.
Any and all input is appreciated.

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Old 09-25-2012, 03:03 AM
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Default Northeast TN

Check out Hensley's airpark.... might just fit your needs??

Best!! Greg
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Old 09-25-2012, 03:26 AM
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http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...t=tenn+airpark

Found this.

Also: https://sites.google.com/site/longmeadowfarmairport/
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Old 09-25-2012, 08:06 AM
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Default Where in TN?

It's a very wide state, if you have to drive it can be 8 hours from one side to the other.

If you would like to build to suit on an airpark, and like grass and country then you might consider Whifferdill (TN77). It is close to both Nashville and Clarksville. You can use google earth to get a nice sat. view or search for Whifferdill in google maps. wwwdotwhifferdilldotcom
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Old 09-25-2012, 08:11 AM
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I had to leave 22 years ago, but I sure enjoyed the 11+ years I was based at Tullahoma. I hear there's some property on the south end now with "through the fence" priveleges. I too plan to return to that part of the world when circumstances allow...
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Old 09-25-2012, 09:26 AM
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Default New Airpark just noth of Huntsville AL in Tenn

I picked up a card on the bulletin board at the airport the other day. Details at www.taftairpark.com
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Old 09-25-2012, 02:32 PM
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Default Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport KGKT

The Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport is actually located in Sevierville, Tenn. The view of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park from the airport is magnificent. The airport management is actively seeking individuals to build hangars. There are none for rent. I know because I've been on a waiting list since March. You might want to give the Hometown of Dolly Parton a look.
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Old 09-25-2012, 02:38 PM
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I live in west TN and if I had the choice, I'd definitely live in east TN. Prettier country for sure!
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Old 09-25-2012, 03:15 PM
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I grew up in Tennessee as did both my mother and father. My mother used to talk about the three states of Tennessee. She was referring to the three distinct geographical features of each part, divided roughly by the meandering Tennessee River. West Tennessee is primarily flat land, Middle Tennessee is rolling hills, and East Tennessee is what we call "mountainous," although I admit the Smoky Mountains are not nearly as high as the Rockies. Each area is beautiful to me, since I still long for the "hills of Tennessee."

There are some areas where land is not as pricey as others; you just have to look to find them. Probably the best way would be to move to a selected area, get to know the locals and then buy some acreage. Of course there are some airparks already developed, as have been identified already in this thread.

I will give you one note of caution. Unless you want to use the local airport (KMRC), stay away from Maury County (county seat is Columbia). I understand the county government passed an ordinance a few years ago that individuals can't build an airport on private land anywhere in that county. I hope that has changed.

Good luck.
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I had to leave 22 years ago, but I sure enjoyed the 11+ years I was based at Tullahoma. I hear there's some property on the south end now with "through the fence" priveleges. I too plan to return to that part of the world when circumstances allow...
Also Tullahoma is the home of Arnold AFB so you have access to the commissary and BX as a retiree. BTW...I grew up there. Home of the Bonanza and Staggerwing museum and a very aviation friendly area. And they will lease you property to build a hangar.
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