The Long Island of the Holston River in Kingsport has a vast and rich history and is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. It was the home of the sacred council of local Cherokee and was a meeting place for treaties and other dealings with other Native American tribes, early pioneers, and settlers.
Kingsport is in Sullivan County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Kingsport offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Kingsport there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Kingsport and residents tend to be conservative.
Kingsport is popular with retirees for a variety of reasons. The climate is mild in summer due to its proximity to the mountains. There are over 20 golf courses within 20 miles. Tennessee is a low-cost, low-tax state.
Bartlett is an overall safe and enjoyable place to live. There are plenty of places to shop, outdoor activities, and family friendly places. The community is strong and there are many outreach and church programs to help those who may be disadvantaged. It is a very safe place to live.
Kingsport cost of living is 81.1
| COST OF LIVING | Kingsport | Tennessee |
|---|
| Grocery | 95.3 | 95.4 |
| Health | 99.2 | 101.9 |
| Housing | 57.3 | 71.2 |
| Median Home Cost | $132,500 | $164,500 |
Nestled at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Greeneville's rich heritage as the home of the 17th U.S. President features the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site and National Cemetery.
Afton is in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning 71% of cities are safer and 29% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Afton's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Afton is 37.26 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
The Greeneville TN crime rate for 2018 was 437.21 per 100,000 population, a 15.56% decline from 2017. The Greeneville TN crime rate for 2017 was 517.76 per 100,000 population, a 59.57% increase from 2016. The Greeneville TN crime rate for 2016 was 324.48 per 100,000 population, a 20.05% decline from 2015.
Greeneville averages 8 inches of snow per year.
Living in Johnson City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Johnson City there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Johnson City and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Johnson City are highly rated.
