r/Tennessee • u/Introverted_Monstera • 3d ago

Planning a potential move

Hi guys! My family is planning a potential move to Tennessee once my husband gets his electrical journeyman’s. He wants to branch into more commercial work. We live in a teeny town of 1500 people in Montana. The cost of living is super high and the job market isn’t great. So we are looking for somewhere more affordable and where we can make a better living. We are looking for towns around population of 20-40k(give or take some) near a bigger hub for my husbands job. Tell me about good areas, places you love or where you live, we also have a young kid if that helps with suggestions. Or things to watch out for, (weather, animals) we have only ever lived in Montana. Any info helps thank you so much!

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u/tinyhousefever 2d ago

Tennessee regulates electrical contracting differently from individual journeyman employment.

Learn more about journey man and licensure info by asking TN folks in r/electricians and see this URL:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/commerce/documents/regboards/contractors/forms/ContLLEApp.pdf

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u/Introverted_Monstera 2d ago

Thank you so much for this info!

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u/Mathamagician77 3d ago

Not knowing the specifics of your husband’s work, maybe one of the smaller towns around Chattanooga. Weather is usually warmer and milder than those along the center of I40. But quite a few good possibilities along that route also.

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u/Introverted_Monstera 3d ago

Thank you! I just edited the post, he’s getting his electrical journeyman.

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u/Fair_Caterpillar_920 2d ago

God, please do not move here. Please.

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u/Introverted_Monstera 2d ago

How come 😅

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u/Fair_Caterpillar_920 2d ago

Not enough water or road infrastructure for more people. It takes 30 minutes to go 5 miles.

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u/uxoguy2113 3d ago

I agree with Cookeville, or Severville, Johnson city (possibly Erwin), Bristol. Avoid At all costs Davidson county and West Tennessee.

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u/Introverted_Monstera 3d ago

I will look into those towns thank you! In your opinion why should I avoid west Tennessee?

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u/uxoguy2113 3d ago

Low job prospects, high crime, it's a swamp.

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u/Brave-Ad3602 3d ago

Idk if TN is going to be cheaper than Montana

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u/Ecstatic_Case9494 3d ago

Lebanon. 30 mi east of nashville

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u/Edgoesto 3d ago

Y'all should go where there is data centers going up - lots of good electrical work

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u/Ok-Spot-6235 3d ago

Coming from Montana you'll think Tennessee's climate is wonderful from October to April. May to September is way different. You will hate Tennessee summers. Heat waves are horrible.

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u/moonpie-rc_cola 3d ago

Cookeville, TN should fit the bill.

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u/BondGoldBond007 3d ago

Cane here to say this. Or Clarksville

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u/Blindluckfatguy 2d ago

Morristown / Strawberry Plains are great lil places.

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u/luvshugs69 3d ago

Look at towns closer to Memphis

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u/uxoguy2113 3d ago

No, West TN is a swampy hole.