I retired to Tennessee in Sep and am building my own house. if things go well I should have a roof in the next few days. The people here are wonderful, helpful and very welcoming. All that they ask is that you adopt the Tennessee way of life and not bring what you're leaving behind with you. I am thoroughly enjoying the freedom that comes of being a resident here.
We live in fl and looking to move to tn for that reason I hate people that go places and try and change it you go to tose places for the values they carry
Being from Missouri which has been more liberal in the past, it has more social benefits than Tennessee but a lot more taxes also. I prefer to pay my own way, save for my own needs, and have lower taxes and no income tax. I have family in western North Carolina also and they really liked it in the mountains until the recent hurricane.
Welcome to the south. I’m from a family from the south and live a little south of y’all. We started homesteading here in Appalachia a couple decades ago. I’m delighted to have young, kind, families starting to homestead anywhere!
It's B,S it all comes down to is the government wants people to rely on them the county and State doesn't want people to have money if you own your own land you should be able to do what you want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone
As a native Tennesseean I love the state. I currently reside in California in the high desert, Where ivedlived an worked for 58yrs. I still have lots of relatives in Middle TN and each time I visit I stay just a little bit longer. It gets harder to leave each time I visit.
I lived in southern CA for 35 years and moved my parents/sister out to TN (outside Chatt) and it's a different world here. I took so many things for granted in Cali, but damn I wish I had grown up out here, I feel like such an amateur! I've been here for 4 years but still rely on friends who are locals for so many things, I have to get a "second opinion" on so many things that are just common knowledge/skills for people out here. And every day something comes up that reminds me of how differently my mind is wired than the local rural folks. "How do you guys store your garbage before taking it to the dump?" or "You're allowed to just drive off-road?" lol... I remember the first time I registered my truck... Just walk into the clerks office and right up to the counter with no wait, pay $25, get my plate, and I was all done in 5 minutes... It used to be: Get to the DMV as early as possible, not on a friday, be prepared to wait for hours just to be told to wait in another line for another hour, piles of paperwork, hundreds of dollars, and still have to come back next week for some reason. All the while being treated like crap by the employee who seems like they've been paid to make sure you have a miserable time. I could go on and on but it's so much more welcoming, friendly, helpful, and easy going out here and I feel "free" for the first time in my life. There's not always someone/something breathing down my neck whether it be traffic cops, nosy neighbors, rules and regulations for every aspect of life. I didn't even come from a big city/urban environment relative to many places in CA, but I feel like I'm living in an alternate timeline.
I built a home near Spencer, TN, and love it here. We are retired. You might mention the benefits of living near Mennonites or Amish. The local Mennonite community to me is practically across the street. We shop mostly in Chattanooga, where we lived for 33 or so years, but do buy from the Mennonites when practical. Building supplies are available and food. We have a pumped septic system which has worked fine for over 10 years and have a mostly off grid solar setup, as well as rainwater collection.
Electric inspection not needed off grid in Benton county, TN. We have a solar system and cleared this with the county. If off grid, no building inspection needed either. Could be an issue on insurance or sale. Check for yourself.
Perhaps I missed it somewhere along the way but I don't remember a waste video from you. What have you been doing about it and what are future plans? This one is always a big expensive propostion as far as I can tell. Love the colors of fall on your land. What a masterpiece of a picture behind you during the video.
Moved from California Arkansas almost 40 years ago. Love it here. Don’t homestead but live in a small community so just my style. I have also lived in very rural Minnesota and Utah. Spent most of my summers growing up on my uncles farm in Idaho. So not much of a city girl.
Another great video! While I am not an off-grid homesteader, I find your vids fascinating. Clearly, you two are educated, smart and life-long learners. I love that you share your hard-earned knowledge with others. While I'm a 70 year-old geezer and you are much younger, if I lived nearby, I think we would be friends! I love your positive energy. You two are so cute together! 💗
I wish I had seen yours page a year ago when y'all got yours Amish built building for y'all to turn into your home I would have suggested getting a engineer to look at it and pay him to get a stamp and submit it to the buildings on an office Tennessee he can suggest what tie-downs what strapping cables whatever put a permanent foundation under it
@66 I'm not interested in homesteading anymore. But having lived off grid for 30years to save enough money for retirement I was able to buy a home with no mortgage with all the luxuries ie dishwasher. My experience is once your accepted your neighbors will do anything for you. By the way you work and think you be successful. Your content creates awareness of the downfalls and benifts of the lifestyle. Good job
I've lived in Kentucky since 1998 and been homesteading since 2012. It's hot here, summer heat index can be 113 degrees! Storms can be super crazy. Winter, wish it was a little more but I like snow. You will ALWAYS be an outsider. Oh and since 2020 our cost of living and housing has tripled with the influx of people moving in. We are taxed on everything Just an FYI
Lifetime Tennessean, sometimes on grid sometimes off grid. My take has been that government pretty much leaves you alone as long as 1-you pay your taxes in full and on time, and 2- you dont become or are a problem to someone else who complains about it. Basically just be a good neighbor and mind your own business
I was born in TN, lived there until I was 10 years old, most of my relatives still live there, back in the late 60's to the 80's I had a lot of relatives who had outhouses, laws must have changed since then, but it wasn't uncommon back then
Love that homesteading is a spreading fad again. It's inadvertently healthy af. You will find yourself in the process. Bout to develop a few pieces of land in the Cascades. Much love from Oregon y'all! ♥️🇺🇸
High, 🆒 📸, 👁️ can relate,...nice spot ya got, . I'm over here , home of the "Mark Twain national Forest" in the southern Missouri Ozarks.... otherwise I'll be 🛶🎣🌲🐟
I have lived in clarksville TN for almost 30 yrs. 1. You didn't mention the 110% humidity during the summer months. I hate it 😅. 2. Tornados, don't forget the tornados. 3. Property has increased due to the influx of people moving in from the western states. 4. Fuel prices are awesome in TN. I go to IN a lot, and their gas is a lot higher. Nice video. 😀👍
Your tornado activity has definitely ramped up. Also Nashville area. Southern middle Tn used to be the hotbed for activity. Being from Nashville and recently moved to the plateau 120 miles east I find life less tornadic, lower summer temps, property affordable, and just a better place to live. F==k Nashville.
As a native Californian new to TN, I apologize for being part of the influx... I had no idea Tennessee was going to be flooded the way it has been. We moved right during "Covid", but we chose TN because I was flying from Maine to Cali, and had a layover in Nashville. I remember looking down and thinking how green and full of rivers/water Tennessee was, and when we had to move, I just told my family "Tennessee looked pretty nice". We of course did some research, but were in such a hurry/bind that we bought a property sight unseen. The availability and prices at the time were amazing, but over the 6 month span it took us to sell our house/find a new place, we saw soo many amazing deals get snatched up and prices skyrocket... There are so many properties I think "damn I wish we had pulled the trigger" on, especially considering where we ended up and what we could've gotten for the price. So we've been slowly fixing it up, turning it into a homestead, etc but it's not been easy. I look at it like earning our welcome, rather than buying our way into a community and way of life where we don't "belong".
I spent 7 years in eastern Tennessee and learned there are essentially 3 totally different regions within the state. A lot of what you describe doesn't sound like eastern Tennessee. I cannot find, in the description for your channel, just where in Tennessee you are. Just curious cuz it seems to be different from what I experienced (though not homesteading).
Now we live in wilderness 🐎.. our land 200.000 meter2 and we are using solar system with fully battre 14.000 watt. I plan to raise horses, buffaloes, chicken, and grow vegetables. Any other ideas?
I am retiring in the next few years, have been looking at Hancock, and Cocke Counties just cant decide. Any recomendations? We will be homesteading with family.
Don't forget medical care. When you get older (or have kids) the need will increase. Also I have a 100 gallon water wagon with a gas powered 1" pump. I fill from the creek or rain barrel to water small trees and garden.
Thank you Matt and Cass for sharing your journey and experiences with homesteading in Tennessee, my Wife and I absolutely love your channel and videos and feel they are an inspiration and a breath of fresh air. We are looking to retire hopefully in about 2 years or so and have been doing extensive research over the past few years, we currently live just outside of Tampa, in Brandon, Florida, we are looking to retire somewhere in Northeastern Tennessee outside of the Tri-City area near Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol but looking for a rural area outside of the cities to start homesteading. I have read that western and central Tennessee has more tornado's than the northeastern part of the state. We were considering Northeastern Georgia but they have a state income tax and that was a deal breaker for us. Are there any counties in Northeastern Tennessee that you would recommend would be best for homesteading over any others? We are huge fans of the T.V. Series Homestead Rescue with Marty, Matt and Misty Raney and have learned so much from watching how they help troubled homesteaders. Thank you Svetlana and Michael.
Most of the counties are good but avoid Washington and Sullivan counties to expensive and regulated. Some mountain areas effected by Hurricane Hellen so check the mountain communities for anything that was damaged and check if the well was affected.
While born in SE Missouri, I moved to Tennessee after college graduation, then to South Carolina, then back to Tennessee. East Tennessee is a great place to live, West, not so much. At 78, and a wife that won't move, I will be here till the end, but I watch loads of homestead videos, and only two, this one and one in Texas which are below the Mason Dixon Line. The one in Texas just built a cabin in the higher elevation mountains where it is cooler. The majority of homestead appear to be in Alaska, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Minnesota likely due to no building codes whatsoever. Laws, weather and rural land prices seem to be the main reasons. The growing season in the north is shorter, but acceptable for a summer and winter crop. In the south you can grow three of some crops. In west TN, we pay state, county, and town sales tax equaling 10% total, as well as county and town property tax, but still lower overall than any state with an income tax. Missouri not only has income tax, but a ridiculous excise tax on stuff you already own and paid sales tax on. (I am shocked that any state ban's rural outhouses, as northern states don't, but maybe due to being less populated in rural areas.) (You may not realize, but your appearance looks more hippie radical than southern conservative... 🙃)
Thank you for the great info! We're homesteading in Northern Wisconsin a few miles from lake Superior. The winters are harsh & we've been looking into moving farther south, but don't like it too hot lol
Thank you for making me feel better of our purchase of 20 acres in middle Tennessee 😊 we purchased a couple years ago and I feel like I got some great tips on what to expect and things to consider before we start on our homestead! Love your channel
Syracuse has become oppressive. Wish the money translated. Even our record high real estate doesn't match average sales in desirable states. One day, I will escape too! Good luck!
I live in west Tennessee, I have lived in several states but for me what I find sad about living here is no recycling of plastics and animal control is not very good and what I mean by that is if a stray animal is found deceased animal control does not pick up here city and county each pass the buck on who would be responsible, and the biggest attitude is "we just leave it and let nature take its course" rot on the side of the road or I was told throw it in a trash can.
I have a micro generate set up on my property off the creek that run through my property, doesn't consume any water and doesn't take away from the creek any,.
My advice is choose an area without zoning. Or study each county’s restrictions very well before making a purchase. Some of these counties want to control your every move. And the big money folks moving in here do lot of complaining about things, so they use zoning to their advantage.
@tennesseesawmillguy1590 i know it not in knoxville but more around my mom works at airport and would like try to be hr to 1.5 away and I'm a plumber. Any area around there I'm always up for suggestion my parents are going this weekend to look and land trying stay around 20 or plus acres
I used to think 20 acres would be great until we signed a contract for a bit over 6+ acres and we have only really developed the front two or two and a half of the acre's
Do your homework, folks. Check out the neighbors and the zoning in these counties. It’s getting downright ridiculous. Some of these counties want to control every damned thing you do.
@@tennesseesawmillguy1590 looking at restrictions on these plots of land being sold, the fact they can write rules into the land is insane and you as the 'owner' of said land can't do anything about it.
Thank you for the information and a beautiful scenery and for spending the time with yous. I was curious what you do with your garbage growing up and Ross Ohio when I was a child 60 years ago My dad would dig holes put the garbage in set on fire and over time crush it in bury it which is unusual for this part of the country
Great overview. I am in Tennessee as well, and I see tons of people moving here from California, Illinois, and New York and they often buy the wrong property. Either they buy a big house with a restrictive HOA, or they buy land too far out and too much land for what they can handle. Most of these people are new to growing anything and really need to be in a bit more "normal" to what they are used to situation, but also with an ability to grow something. Most people don't need more than 1/2 acre to satisfy the level of change they are actually willing to make. If only we could all be direct neighbors . . .
Did Tennessee for 2 1/2 years. Moved back to where I came from for better medical. Tennessee is in a healthcare crisis. Tennessee is good if you do not have a medical complex situation. Still happening in Tennessee is medical teams come in to treat rural communities. Living in rural Tennessee has taught me a lot. Tennessee government fails their people.
So many rural Tennessee locations have seen their local hospitals close which means you have to drive even farther to reach a doctor or an ER in the event of an emergency.
I'm not a fan of defending on the Government for things but you are right about Healthcare in Tennessee. It's practically nonexistent. Poor people can't afford to pay expensive specialists so they don't operate their businesses here. Most people don't have insurance either. With all the Walmarts and processed foods and less people growing the health of the state is crashing.....not even gonna mention the pill pushing walking clinics.
I was in TN, in the Navy, just outside Memphis fro 1983 to 1984. Summer was HOT and winter was COLDER THAN COLD (around -20 in Jan/Feb). I am currently in New Mexico and looking for 40 to 100 acres. I want a Sand Battery for electricity, gas generator from waste (sewage) and rain water collection. Rain water can be recycled through a greenhouse and recycled several times. That reduces actual need. A small pond also helps with water storage and fish production. A pond also allows for wildlife, which could provide for duck, deer, and other protein sources.
As someone who lives in Nebraska, I didn’t know if my state had this food freedom act so I looked it up and yes, we have a food freedom act. Yes, Nebraska has a food freedom act, also known as the Cottage Food Law, which allows individuals to sell homemade food directly to consumers: LB 304 Passed in 2019, this law amended the Nebraska Pure Food Act to allow individuals to sell shelf-stable foods from home, at fairs, festivals, and other public events, or online. LB 262 Passed in 2024, this law removed the requirement for home bakers to register with their local health departments. To sell food under the Cottage Food Law, producers must: Register with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Complete an accredited food safety course. Notify consumers that the food was prepared in a kitchen that is not subject to regulation and inspection Include their name and address on the packaging or label The law does not allow indirect sales, such as wholesale or retail stores.
I retired to Tennessee in Sep and am building my own house. if things go well I should have a roof in the next few days. The people here are wonderful, helpful and very welcoming. All that they ask is that you adopt the Tennessee way of life and not bring what you're leaving behind with you. I am thoroughly enjoying the freedom that comes of being a resident here.
We live in fl and looking to move to tn for that reason I hate people that go places and try and change it you go to tose places for the values they carry
Being from Missouri which has been more liberal in the past, it has more social benefits than Tennessee but a lot more taxes also. I prefer to pay my own way, save for my own needs, and have lower taxes and no income tax. I have family in western North Carolina also and they really liked it in the mountains until the recent hurricane.
I live in Tennessee and I couldn’t agree more 😜
Welcome to the south. I’m from a family from the south and live a little south of y’all. We started homesteading here in Appalachia a couple decades ago. I’m delighted to have young, kind, families starting to homestead anywhere!
I've lived in East Tennessee my entire life and wouldn't change a thing.❤
People moving are changing things
It's B,S it all comes down to is the government wants people to rely on them the county and State doesn't want people to have money if you own your own land you should be able to do what you want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone
As a native Tennesseean I love the state. I currently reside in California in the high desert, Where ivedlived an worked for 58yrs. I still have lots of relatives in Middle TN and each time I visit I stay just a little bit longer. It gets harder to leave each time I visit.
I lived in southern CA for 35 years and moved my parents/sister out to TN (outside Chatt) and it's a different world here. I took so many things for granted in Cali, but damn I wish I had grown up out here, I feel like such an amateur! I've been here for 4 years but still rely on friends who are locals for so many things, I have to get a "second opinion" on so many things that are just common knowledge/skills for people out here. And every day something comes up that reminds me of how differently my mind is wired than the local rural folks. "How do you guys store your garbage before taking it to the dump?" or "You're allowed to just drive off-road?" lol... I remember the first time I registered my truck... Just walk into the clerks office and right up to the counter with no wait, pay $25, get my plate, and I was all done in 5 minutes... It used to be: Get to the DMV as early as possible, not on a friday, be prepared to wait for hours just to be told to wait in another line for another hour, piles of paperwork, hundreds of dollars, and still have to come back next week for some reason. All the while being treated like crap by the employee who seems like they've been paid to make sure you have a miserable time. I could go on and on but it's so much more welcoming, friendly, helpful, and easy going out here and I feel "free" for the first time in my life. There's not always someone/something breathing down my neck whether it be traffic cops, nosy neighbors, rules and regulations for every aspect of life. I didn't even come from a big city/urban environment relative to many places in CA, but I feel like I'm living in an alternate timeline.
I built a home near Spencer, TN, and love it here. We are retired. You might mention the benefits of living near Mennonites or Amish. The local Mennonite community to me is practically across the street. We shop mostly in Chattanooga, where we lived for 33 or so years, but do buy from the Mennonites when practical. Building supplies are available and food. We have a pumped septic system which has worked fine for over 10 years and have a mostly off grid solar setup, as well as rainwater collection.
Electric inspection not needed off grid in Benton county, TN. We have a solar system and cleared this with the county. If off grid, no building inspection needed either. Could be an issue on insurance or sale. Check for yourself.
Perhaps I missed it somewhere along the way but I don't remember a waste video from you. What have you been doing about it and what are future plans? This one is always a big expensive propostion as far as I can tell. Love the colors of fall on your land. What a masterpiece of a picture behind you during the video.
Moved from California Arkansas almost 40 years ago. Love it here. Don’t homestead but live in a small community so just my style. I have also lived in very rural Minnesota and Utah. Spent most of my summers growing up on my uncles farm in Idaho. So not much of a city girl.
Looking at 6 acres south of Lexington Tennessee. Area looks beautiful!!
Another great video! While I am not an off-grid homesteader, I find your vids fascinating. Clearly, you two are educated, smart and life-long learners. I love that you share your hard-earned knowledge with others. While I'm a 70 year-old geezer and you are much younger, if I lived nearby, I think we would be friends! I love your positive energy. You two are so cute together! 💗
I wish I had seen yours page a year ago when y'all got yours Amish built building for y'all to turn into your home I would have suggested getting a engineer to look at it and pay him to get a stamp and submit it to the buildings on an office Tennessee he can suggest what tie-downs what strapping cables whatever put a permanent foundation under it
@66 I'm not interested in homesteading anymore. But having lived off grid for 30years to save enough money for retirement I was able to buy a home with no mortgage with all the luxuries ie dishwasher. My experience is once your accepted your neighbors will do anything for you. By the way you work and think you be successful. Your content creates awareness of the downfalls and benifts of the lifestyle. Good job
I've lived in Kentucky since 1998 and been homesteading since 2012. It's hot here, summer heat index can be 113 degrees! Storms can be super crazy. Winter, wish it was a little more but I like snow. You will ALWAYS be an outsider. Oh and since 2020 our cost of living and housing has tripled with the influx of people moving in. We are taxed on everything Just an FYI
Thank you for your knowledge and informational video. I for one very much appreciate it. I love Tennessee and hope to live there soon.
Great information. Thank you!
MS here , we are building on 13.4 ac. we can have a outhouse for every 5 ac. we will be off grid also
Lifetime Tennessean, sometimes on grid sometimes off grid. My take has been that government pretty much leaves you alone as long as 1-you pay your taxes in full and on time, and 2- you dont become or are a problem to someone else who complains about it.
Basically just be a good neighbor and mind your own business
I was born in TN, lived there until I was 10 years old, most of my relatives still live there, back in the late 60's to the 80's I had a lot of relatives who had outhouses, laws must have changed since then, but it wasn't uncommon back then
Love that homesteading is a spreading fad again. It's inadvertently healthy af. You will find yourself in the process. Bout to develop a few pieces of land in the Cascades. Much love from Oregon y'all! ♥️🇺🇸
Good info, Thanks!
High, 🆒 📸, 👁️ can relate,...nice spot ya got, . I'm over here , home of the "Mark Twain national Forest" in the southern Missouri Ozarks.... otherwise I'll be 🛶🎣🌲🐟
What county are you in ?
What part of the state are you in now? East/West? North South?
Great video as always, which counties of TN doesn’t have any building codes? TIA
We are full in Chattanooga lol
I'd say the whole state is full, but I realize that others disagree with that opinion.
Yeap middle valley rd
I have lived in clarksville TN for almost 30 yrs.
1. You didn't mention the 110% humidity during the summer months. I hate it 😅.
2. Tornados, don't forget the tornados.
3. Property has increased due to the influx of people moving in from the western states.
4. Fuel prices are awesome in TN. I go to IN a lot, and their gas is a lot higher.
Nice video. 😀👍
Your tornado activity has definitely ramped up. Also Nashville area. Southern middle Tn used to be the hotbed for activity. Being from Nashville and recently moved to the plateau 120 miles east I find life less tornadic, lower summer temps, property affordable, and just a better place to live. F==k Nashville.
@caryvielhauer9743 I'm on the "mountain " too. I share your sentiments regarding Nashville.
@caryvielhauer9743 how much per acre?
As a native Californian new to TN, I apologize for being part of the influx... I had no idea Tennessee was going to be flooded the way it has been. We moved right during "Covid", but we chose TN because I was flying from Maine to Cali, and had a layover in Nashville. I remember looking down and thinking how green and full of rivers/water Tennessee was, and when we had to move, I just told my family "Tennessee looked pretty nice". We of course did some research, but were in such a hurry/bind that we bought a property sight unseen. The availability and prices at the time were amazing, but over the 6 month span it took us to sell our house/find a new place, we saw soo many amazing deals get snatched up and prices skyrocket... There are so many properties I think "damn I wish we had pulled the trigger" on, especially considering where we ended up and what we could've gotten for the price. So we've been slowly fixing it up, turning it into a homestead, etc but it's not been easy. I look at it like earning our welcome, rather than buying our way into a community and way of life where we don't "belong".
Great video and information. Thanks for sharing!
I spent 7 years in eastern Tennessee and learned there are essentially 3 totally different regions within the state. A lot of what you describe doesn't sound like eastern Tennessee. I cannot find, in the description for your channel, just where in Tennessee you are. Just curious cuz it seems to be different from what I experienced (though not homesteading).
Now we live in wilderness 🐎.. our land 200.000 meter2 and we are using solar system with fully battre 14.000 watt.
I plan to raise horses, buffaloes, chicken, and grow vegetables. Any other ideas?
I am retiring in the next few years, have been looking at Hancock, and Cocke Counties just cant decide. Any recomendations? We will be homesteading with family.
Don't forget medical care. When you get older (or have kids) the need will increase. Also I have a 100 gallon water wagon with a gas powered 1" pump. I fill from the creek or rain barrel to water small trees and garden.
😊😊
Healthcare is an issue in Tennessee. Where have all the real Dr's gone????
We also have had bad drought last year too
We have been having massive drought here in the Ozarks for a month and a half so far
Awesome video God Bless you and your family Amen
Enjoy!!!
READY-REMOVABLE - What if you disassemble it, then film yourself building it? Then it would be a cabin you built, with video proof.
Thank you Matt and Cass for sharing your journey and experiences with homesteading in Tennessee, my Wife and I absolutely love your channel and videos and feel they are an inspiration and a breath of fresh air. We are looking to retire hopefully in about 2 years or so and have been doing extensive research over the past few years, we currently live just outside of Tampa, in Brandon, Florida, we are looking to retire somewhere in Northeastern Tennessee outside of the Tri-City area near Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol but looking for a rural area outside of the cities to start homesteading. I have read that western and central Tennessee has more tornado's than the northeastern part of the state. We were considering Northeastern Georgia but they have a state income tax and that was a deal breaker for us. Are there any counties in Northeastern Tennessee that you would recommend would be best for homesteading over any others?
We are huge fans of the T.V. Series Homestead Rescue with Marty, Matt and Misty Raney and have learned so much from watching how they help troubled homesteaders.
Thank you Svetlana and Michael.
Most of the counties are good but avoid Washington and Sullivan counties to expensive and regulated. Some mountain areas effected by Hurricane Hellen so check the mountain communities for anything that was damaged and check if the well was affected.
While born in SE Missouri, I moved to Tennessee after college graduation, then to South Carolina, then back to Tennessee. East Tennessee is a great place to live, West, not so much. At 78, and a wife that won't move, I will be here till the end, but I watch loads of homestead videos, and only two, this one and one in Texas which are below the Mason Dixon Line. The one in Texas just built a cabin in the higher elevation mountains where it is cooler. The majority of homestead appear to be in Alaska, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Minnesota likely due to no building codes whatsoever. Laws, weather and rural land prices seem to be the main reasons. The growing season in the north is shorter, but acceptable for a summer and winter crop. In the south you can grow three of some crops. In west TN, we pay state, county, and town sales tax equaling 10% total, as well as county and town property tax, but still lower overall than any state with an income tax. Missouri not only has income tax, but a ridiculous excise tax on stuff you already own and paid sales tax on. (I am shocked that any state ban's rural outhouses, as northern states don't, but maybe due to being less populated in rural areas.) (You may not realize, but your appearance looks more hippie radical than southern conservative... 🙃)
What county are you in? Thank you.
what about Arkansas? seems super layed back on regulations? i live in Alabama right now
Thank you for the great info! We're homesteading in Northern Wisconsin a few miles from lake Superior.
The winters are harsh & we've been looking into moving farther south, but don't like it too hot lol
Quick question; What part of Tennessee are you in? East, West, or Central?
They're in Eastern Tennessee.
Can you camp on property while building a home?
Thank you for making me feel better of our purchase of 20 acres in middle Tennessee 😊 we purchased a couple years ago and I feel like I got some great tips on what to expect and things to consider before we start on our homestead! Love your channel
I have a question for you guys, what about school taxes? That is one of reasons I will be fleeing from upstate NY.
Syracuse has become oppressive. Wish the money translated. Even our record high real estate doesn't match average sales in desirable states. One day, I will escape too! Good luck!
I live in west Tennessee, I have lived in several states but for me what I find sad about living here is no recycling of plastics and animal control is not very good and what I mean by that is if a stray animal is found deceased animal control does not pick up here city and county each pass the buck on who would be responsible, and the biggest attitude is "we just leave it and let nature take its course" rot on the side of the road or I was told throw it in a trash can.
What county do you live in
Southern Kentucky 👍
Hydro-electric systems would "consume" a large amount of water...
I have a micro generate set up on my property off the creek that run through my property, doesn't consume any water and doesn't take away from the creek any,.
Homesteading in Hawaii 🤙
Oh most things that are questionable don’t ask. Don’t tell just do it. You’re out away from everybody.
Were looking to homestead near knoxville tn
My advice is choose an area without zoning.
Or study each county’s restrictions very well before making a purchase.
Some of these counties want to control your every move.
And the big money folks moving in here do lot of complaining about things, so they use zoning to their advantage.
@tennesseesawmillguy1590 i know it not in knoxville but more around my mom works at airport and would like try to be hr to 1.5 away and I'm a plumber. Any area around there I'm always up for suggestion my parents are going this weekend to look and land trying stay around 20 or plus acres
I used to think 20 acres would be great until we signed a contract for a bit over 6+ acres and we have only really developed the front two or two and a half of the acre's
How about southeast Kentucky?
Hi, viewed your videos. welcome to ky, where did you land? We are also in Ky.
@ near London, Kentucky we bought the land last September. We’re having a cabin built in the spring.
@@JasonandLauraoffgrid nice area hubby lived there when we met. Have one kiddo there and another not too far. We have land over near Hyden.
With that much land, how do you secure your "border" or prevent squatters from setting up shop? love your vids, watching from Niagara Falls Canada.
We're an open Carry state.. All I'm saying.
Do your homework, folks. Check out the neighbors and the zoning in these counties. It’s getting downright ridiculous. Some of these counties want to control every damned thing you do.
@@tennesseesawmillguy1590 looking at restrictions on these plots of land being sold, the fact they can write rules into the land is insane and you as the 'owner' of said land can't do anything about it.
Thank you for the information and a beautiful scenery and for spending the time with yous. I was curious what you do with your garbage growing up and Ross Ohio when I was a child 60 years ago My dad would dig holes put the garbage in set on fire and over time crush it in bury it which is unusual for this part of the country
Great overview. I am in Tennessee as well, and I see tons of people moving here from California, Illinois, and New York and they often buy the wrong property. Either they buy a big house with a restrictive HOA, or they buy land too far out and too much land for what they can handle. Most of these people are new to growing anything and really need to be in a bit more "normal" to what they are used to situation, but also with an ability to grow something. Most people don't need more than 1/2 acre to satisfy the level of change they are actually willing to make. If only we could all be direct neighbors . . .
I've actually got my eye on eastern Tennessee for homestead. Was surprised about the compost toilets and waste water.
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Did Tennessee for 2 1/2 years. Moved back to where I came from for better medical. Tennessee is in a healthcare crisis. Tennessee is good if you do not have a medical complex situation. Still happening in Tennessee is medical teams come in to treat rural communities. Living in rural Tennessee has taught me a lot. Tennessee government fails their people.
So many rural Tennessee locations have seen their local hospitals close which means you have to drive even farther to reach a doctor or an ER in the event of an emergency.
Oh ya it's horrible situation. We just needed better care. @@stephaniegee227
I'm not a fan of defending on the Government for things but you are right about Healthcare in Tennessee. It's practically nonexistent. Poor people can't afford to pay expensive specialists so they don't operate their businesses here. Most people don't have insurance either.
With all the Walmarts and processed foods and less people growing the health of the state is crashing.....not even gonna mention the pill pushing walking clinics.
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Good state but alot of corrupt local governments
the price tn is asking for the type of lots dont make sense. tn has gotten too expensive to buy for homesteading
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Government is getting in our way! No more we the people 🤦
I was in TN, in the Navy, just outside Memphis fro 1983 to 1984. Summer was HOT and winter was COLDER THAN COLD (around -20 in Jan/Feb). I am currently in New Mexico and looking for 40 to 100 acres. I want a Sand Battery for electricity, gas generator from waste (sewage) and rain water collection. Rain water can be recycled through a greenhouse and recycled several times. That reduces actual need. A small pond also helps with water storage and fish production. A pond also allows for wildlife, which could provide for duck, deer, and other protein sources.
You got to be joking about El Paso😂
You also have no fault Insurance. Thing is, the state and federal government's are going to get there money.
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I'm not far from Chattanooga Tennessee I'm in Cleveland Tennessee Area here..... I moved from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Area love it here
I’m from PA and I just bought 6 acres off grid in Tennessee.
MLS listed? Or FSBO?
TN is full, move to CA
As someone who lives in Nebraska, I didn’t know if my state had this food freedom act so I looked it up and yes, we have a food freedom act.
Yes, Nebraska has a food freedom act, also known as the Cottage Food Law, which allows individuals to sell homemade food directly to consumers:
LB 304
Passed in 2019, this law amended the Nebraska Pure Food Act to allow individuals to sell shelf-stable foods from home, at fairs, festivals, and other public events, or online.
LB 262
Passed in 2024, this law removed the requirement for home bakers to register with their local health departments.
To sell food under the Cottage Food Law, producers must:
Register with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA)
Complete an accredited food safety course.
Notify consumers that the food was prepared in a kitchen that is not subject to regulation and inspection
Include their name and address on the packaging or label
The law does not allow indirect sales, such as wholesale or retail stores.
Can you crap in the bush?
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