During the June trip we enjoyed the lakefront community of Grande Vista Bay in Rockwood, around Watts Bar Lake. That area is west of Knoxville. We also enjoyed some of the communities near Old Hickory Lake (NE of Nashville), but we were told the water can be a little challenging if you don’t...
True leadership can have consequences with those that don't agree or have their own agenda. Bianco is a leader that stands by his beliefs no matter the push back. Having the stones to stand your ground no matter what is commendable and he should be recognized for that (even though that's not why...
City of Hope hands down. I've never seen a more efficiently ran medical office/hospital. Everyone is amazing and easy to deal with and it's a "one stop shop" for everything... They do amazing with their scheduling so you don't have to make multiple trips and sit around all day. Blood draw...
Beautiful ride. Is that your tractor/Trailer combo? I will be looking for someone to trailer our 28DCB to the south next year when I retire. I really don’t want it towed, prefer trailering it.
Don’t know it is now at Howard with Gene’s passing and the company being sold, but a few years ago he told me the same thing (18-24 month wait for a 288). I put a deposit down and he called within a month to start the build since someone had backed out.
That's great news! We haven't been out since they completed the new Maverick station build. I'm glad they have options on the south end of town for non-ethanol.
Property taxes are definitely a negative, cancels out the no state income tax. That’s why we like Tennessee, no state income taxes and around .6 on property taxes. Alabama also has low property taxes and they don’t tax government pensions.
Family and I are heading out in a couple days for a week to look around the area for a possible retirement destination. Checking out Montgomery, the Woodlands, Conroe, and Cypress. Any tips on things to check out while we are there? Areas to avoid (besides Houston)? Texas is just one state we...
Went in June, and heading back in September (looking for property) I would recommend the following for food and drink:
Hatti B's
Martin's BBQ
Loveless Cafe (breakfast, their biscuits are delicious)
Our favorite bars were:
Kid Rock's
Luke's 32 Bridge
Johnny Cash's
Legends
Nudies
Try and...