I was born in Elizabethton tn in 1960 at Carter county memorial hospital now demolished and replaced by other buildings. We moved away in 1969 and I moved back in 1984 to 1991 and moved to reno nevada..it's nice to see my hometown get noticed..I love that place..we crossed the covered bridge all through the 60s to go to Watauga lake and valley forge and Hampton tn but now you can only walk across it..this is a beautiful video of my hometown.
I live about 8 miles east of Elizabethton out Stoney Creek. I chose it for so many reasons I can't list them all. I have even had people follow me to this area because I loved it so much and now they do also. The only thing I see as a concern is that some people seem to come here for the financial advantages, but then want to change it to what they had before. It's great the way it is and I would encourage anyone interested in coming here, not to change it, but let it change you. I can't imagine being anywhere else. TN. itself was listed as 3rd in over all liberty and above all else, that's why I am here.
I get it. I want to move here from PA. Because of the financial benefits but being very conservative I want to embrace southern living and be part of this community.
I moved here three and a half years ago from Dallas Texas. The metroplex was too hectic for my wife and I and we packed everything up that would fit in our SUV, sold everything else, and headed in the direction of Tennessee. We initially landed in Bristol, I finally made our way and found a home in Elizabethton. One of the best decisions of my life. It's gorgeous here and it seems like everybody treats everybody with respect. They are not a fan of blinkers here though, but the alternative is metroplex driving... So I'll stick with the blinker thing. Great video thanks for sharing.
Love your comment. I can tell you that I saw the same "blinker issue" in Chattanooga and saw it in Tuscaloosa AL. Maybe it's a southern thing? Glad you're hear!
Retiring in a few years and love to RV. Live near Detroit. We were contemplating taking the travel trailer south in the winter, but now researching reversing that - living in TN or SC and RV the summers in Michigan. This area looks wonderful, but I worry vacating a home for months at a time in an area where we don't know anybody. Also thought about vacant land..
I live in Elizabethton and have been here my whole 43 years. The only problem with this town is the traffic during the day. The town is only 14,000 people but many times that drive through every day going to work in Johnson City or other places.
I’ve lived in Elizabethton Tennessee all my life. It’s a beautiful place to live. They only thing wrong with it in my opinion is the people in city hall who only does what’s good for themselves and nots what’s good for the city like I said that’s my opinion and I’m entitled to mine. The taxes are very high and everyone wonders where the money is spent
We do most of our shopping there from that side of Johnson City. There weren't any suitable houses there when we were looking, so wound up in JC instead. JC is also nice though.
We drive through here last week looking at a home for sale and the traffic in this town is a nightmare. So much traffic so many red lights and so built up.
There's a link in the description where you can sign up to get it, or go directly here - drive.google.com/file/d/1XIh5XKHFe1WX_FP-zLoBJNhs4C8V4QbA/view?usp=share_link
This weekend we had two new businesses open: Appalachian Sun Brewery and Curt’s Ace Hardware. We moved here from Phoenix two years ago and no regrets. Thank you for the beautiful video.
@@dzgtnbz3680 Understandable with some of the wet and cold weather recently. However, personally I'll take the occasional days we can't get outdoors here in the holler during winter hands down over August in the smog filled Valley!
How is the trout fishing in nearby rivers and streams? How do you think a piano teacher and piano tuner would fare in Elizabethton or surrounding communities?
Very good trout fishing in our area - discoverbristol.org/trip_ideas/bristol-on-the-fly/ I'm afraid I just don't know about the opportunities for your crafts since I have no direct experience however there are 250,000 people that live in the Johnson City metro area (which includes Elizabethton). My guess is that you would be just fine.
Elizabethton has a very small local airport, located on the outskirts of town, NE of downtown. I've never seen a plane take off or land when driving by. Just not sure if you'd notice any noise to speak of. Traffic is pretty much non-existent. Also, I've never noticed any strange smells there or in JC. Kingsport has some industrial odors at time due to a paper plant and chemical plant.
Unfortunately not. The closest Costco is on the south side of Knoxville. We have 2 Sam's Clubs in the area; 1 in Johnson City which is maybe 15 mins away and one in Bristol, VA.
Seems like the most important information is left out. What about jobs and employment? How are people making an income here? What about entertainment and culture? Theaters and museums?
Agreed. My husband and I moved here 7 months ago from TX. We previously owned and operated a handyman business just south of Austin, but needed jobs right away after moving. We both currently work in retail and have found that, in general, this area is very poor. Rent and house prices are disproportionately high considering the low income jobs here. Also, we have noticed a drug problem here and thefts are a common occurrence as well. I would not reccomend settling here if interested in raising a family. We are looking to settle in neighboring states so we can own a business again. One more thought...be cautious of videos like this to determine where to relocate to--they are usually realtors and they are usually trying to sell. We watched several videos before moving here and they made the area look great. The mountains are beautiful, but that's the only positive I can think of.
Hello, I really liked your video. I would like to know more about that county since I want to move to Tennessee and I would like a quiet place without as many things as there are in Nashville and how can I talk to you and at the most, thank you, my name is George.
@@j_p_stratorus211 there may also be Nashville, but there's no denying Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are really the only draws to this area, we're dominated by them and eastman chemical company
Liberal Arts doesn't mean a political party. Liberal Arts refers to basic subjects/general foundational studies. Alot of students major in Liberal arts if they're not sure what their career major will be. It doesn't clash with Christianity.
@@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669I know what is is, I work at one of these indoctrination camps. Classes like sociology, humanities, "women's studies" (feminism), gender/queer studies, africana/chicano studies, etc. Classes taught by who that promote what? You guessed it, 95+ percent liberals and leftists promoting their ideologies.
I used to live in Elizabethton years ago. Like back in 2004. Saturday downtown car shows were great to go to.
Watauga Lake is breathtaking. If you long for the 1950s, Elizabethton has that sweet old vibe.
Would love to see some river properties
@@SherriShipley-rd1dr
Try nearby Bluff City.
I love this town I've live here all my life.
I was born in Elizabethton tn in 1960 at Carter county memorial hospital now demolished and replaced by other buildings. We moved away in 1969 and I moved back in 1984 to 1991 and moved to reno nevada..it's nice to see my hometown get noticed..I love that place..we crossed the covered bridge all through the 60s to go to Watauga lake and valley forge and Hampton tn but now you can only walk across it..this is a beautiful video of my hometown.
I live about 8 miles east of Elizabethton out Stoney Creek. I chose it for so many reasons I can't list them all. I have even had people follow me to this area because I loved it so much and now they do also. The only thing I see as a concern is that some people seem to come here for the financial advantages, but then want to change it to what they had before. It's great the way it is and I would encourage anyone interested in coming here, not to change it, but let it change you. I can't imagine being anywhere else. TN. itself was listed as 3rd in over all liberty and above all else, that's why I am here.
I get it. I want to move here from PA. Because of the financial benefits but being very conservative I want to embrace southern living and be part of this community.
I have lived in elizabethton for all my life
My daughter and her husband moved here in June of 2020,and I joined them in December of 2020. Nice little town. We came here from South Carolina.
Thanks for sharing!
I moved here three and a half years ago from Dallas Texas. The metroplex was too hectic for my wife and I and we packed everything up that would fit in our SUV, sold everything else, and headed in the direction of Tennessee. We initially landed in Bristol, I finally made our way and found a home in Elizabethton. One of the best decisions of my life. It's gorgeous here and it seems like everybody treats everybody with respect. They are not a fan of blinkers here though, but the alternative is metroplex driving... So I'll stick with the blinker thing. Great video thanks for sharing.
Love your comment. I can tell you that I saw the same "blinker issue" in Chattanooga and saw it in Tuscaloosa AL. Maybe it's a southern thing? Glad you're hear!
@@TNVAHomeTeam maybe even just a people thing
Retiring in a few years and love to RV. Live near Detroit. We were contemplating taking the travel trailer south in the winter, but now researching reversing that - living in TN or SC and RV the summers in Michigan. This area looks wonderful, but I worry vacating a home for months at a time in an area where we don't know anybody. Also thought about vacant land..
I LOVE. your videos… I’m in Florida and have been wanting to move to TN but am so confused as to where….
Thank you. Interested. Thanks.
You're welcome to move here. Just don't try to change what you find here. 😉
Amen, it sounds like an awesome city/town!
I live in Elizabethton and have been here my whole 43 years. The only problem with this town is the traffic during the day. The town is only 14,000 people but many times that drive through every day going to work in Johnson City or other places.
Yep, because Carter Co. doesn't want any business that isn't retail, ergo, no jobs.
@@haveasteph-n-leeday Meth is a problem wherever it is found and I work so I have good healthcare.
I’ve lived in Elizabethton Tennessee all my life. It’s a beautiful place to live. They only thing wrong with it in my opinion is the people in city hall who only does what’s good for themselves and nots what’s good for the city like I said that’s my opinion and I’m entitled to mine. The taxes are very high and everyone wonders where the money is spent
We do most of our shopping there from that side of Johnson City. There weren't any suitable houses there when we were looking, so wound up in JC instead. JC is also nice though.
As a member of the Nashville Ski Club for many years, Beech Mtn.
Elizabethton is okay, its grown alot since i left (20 yrs ago)
Its quiet there, lots to see and do, has nearly everything, and if not, JC does.
We drive through here last week looking at a home for sale and the traffic in this town is a nightmare. So much traffic so many red lights and so built up.
NO JOBS DOWN THEIR, SPECIALLY IF YOU COME DOWN FROM THE NORTH .I LIVE IN JOHNSON CITY FOR A YEAR AND NOBODY WOULD HIRE ME .
Where is the link for the relocation guide?
There's a link in the description where you can sign up to get it, or go directly here - drive.google.com/file/d/1XIh5XKHFe1WX_FP-zLoBJNhs4C8V4QbA/view?usp=share_link
Just wondering why you skipped over hampton talked about all around us never even mentioned us just wonderin
This weekend we had two new businesses open: Appalachian Sun Brewery and Curt’s Ace Hardware. We moved here from Phoenix two years ago and no regrets. Thank you for the beautiful video.
Moved here from Gilbert AZ 1 year ago to this day. It is beautiful here but I sure do miss Arizona sometimes.
@@dzgtnbz3680 Understandable with some of the wet and cold weather recently. However, personally I'll take the occasional days we can't get outdoors here in the holler during winter hands down over August in the smog filled Valley!
How is the trout fishing in nearby rivers and streams? How do you think a piano teacher and piano tuner would fare in Elizabethton or surrounding communities?
Very good trout fishing in our area - discoverbristol.org/trip_ideas/bristol-on-the-fly/
I'm afraid I just don't know about the opportunities for your crafts since I have no direct experience however there are 250,000 people that live in the Johnson City metro area (which includes Elizabethton). My guess is that you would be just fine.
I am looking for airport communities in that area. A place where I can have my airplane and go flying anytime .Do you know of any.
What areas are prone to the airport noise / traffic? Does Elizabethton have the weird aromas I've been reading that exist in the JC area?
Elizabethton has a very small local airport, located on the outskirts of town, NE of downtown. I've never seen a plane take off or land when driving by. Just not sure if you'd notice any noise to speak of. Traffic is pretty much non-existent.
Also, I've never noticed any strange smells there or in JC. Kingsport has some industrial odors at time due to a paper plant and chemical plant.
@@TNVAHomeTeam Thank you for your response! Good to know!
How much snow do you get ??
About 11" per year on average.
Elizabethton has the MOST Traffic Congestion of any town in Upper East Tennessee. Please build a bypass around Elizabethton.
I think I'm in West Knoxville when I drive into Elizabethton.
It really ought to be called:
The Quad Cities
Do they have a Costco?
Unfortunately not. The closest Costco is on the south side of Knoxville. We have 2 Sam's Clubs in the area; 1 in Johnson City which is maybe 15 mins away and one in Bristol, VA.
And do you have an updated flood map
Your mom does.
@@faceinthewindow. not mad kinda funny
This aged like milk
Seems like the most important information is left out. What about jobs and employment? How are people making an income here? What about entertainment and culture? Theaters and museums?
Agreed.
My husband and I moved here 7 months ago from TX. We previously owned and operated a handyman business just south of Austin, but needed jobs right away after moving.
We both currently work in retail and have found that, in general, this area is very poor.
Rent and house prices are disproportionately high considering the low income jobs here.
Also, we have noticed a drug problem here and thefts are a common occurrence as well.
I would not reccomend settling here if interested in raising a family. We are looking to settle in neighboring states so we can own a business again.
One more thought...be cautious of videos like this to determine where to relocate to--they are usually realtors and they are usually trying to sell. We watched several videos before moving here and they made the area look great.
The mountains are beautiful, but that's the only positive I can think of.
Great place to retire. Very difficult to make real $. Its very nice though.
The sites are awesome but what about the employment opportunities? Gotta have a job.
Start a business.
Jobs are dead end
Most county commissions here only want retail businesses due to tax rates, thus every time a manuf. business closes nothing replaces it.
Hello, I really liked your video. I would like to know more about that county since I want to move to Tennessee and I would like a quiet place without as many things as there are in Nashville and how can I talk to you and at the most, thank you, my name is George.
If you would, schedule a call with us at this link and we'd be happy to chat with you - calendly.com/scott-1lp/30-minute-consultation
Retirement can’t come soon enough.
be nice to show what for sale, but all i see is why i should live there.
Looks like Tennessee is dominated by Gatlinburg...It's like Tennessee is the Las Vegas of the Southeast.
There's also Nashville, which is a very popular southern city.
@@j_p_stratorus211 there may also be Nashville, but there's no denying Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are really the only draws to this area, we're dominated by them and eastman chemical company
I’m sorry but I am the only one who thinks he’s pronouncing Appalachian wrong?
It is apple-at-chun or we'll throw an apple at ya.
Christian liberal arts? Sounds like an oxymoron😅
Liberal Arts doesn't mean a political party. Liberal Arts refers to basic subjects/general foundational studies. Alot of students major in Liberal arts if they're not sure what their career major will be. It doesn't clash with Christianity.
@@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669I know what is is, I work at one of these indoctrination camps. Classes like sociology, humanities, "women's studies" (feminism), gender/queer studies, africana/chicano studies, etc.
Classes taught by who that promote what? You guessed it, 95+ percent liberals and leftists promoting their ideologies.
I guess it depends on who’s doing the teaching!
Don't believe the video, it's really not that great
Sorry, that won't work.
@@brucewillman8185Where you goin', city boy?
What about tornadoes ?
I did a video all about that maybe a couple of years ago - ruclips.net/video/wTMf8Fj3z80/видео.html Hope that helps!