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Winchester, Tennessee is a small town nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is known for its charming downtown area, vibrant local culture, and numerous outdoor activities. Visitors to Winchester can explore a variety of historical sites, take part in outdoor recreation on nearby lakes and rivers, or enjoy unique shopping opportunities at local boutiques and antique stores. Local cuisine ranges from traditional Southern BBQ to fine dining restaurants offering regional specialties such as catfish and hush puppies. Reviews of Winchester are overwhelmingly positive, with locals praising its friendly atmosphere and visitors lauding its quaint charm. With so much to offer in one small package, it’s no surprise that Winchester is quickly becoming a popular destination for travellers looking for an authentic taste of Tennessee life.
based on 4 ReviewsGet to know Winchester with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Winchester
Small Town Without the Charm - 11/3/2022
I grew up in Winchester and I can't recommend moving there. If you plan on raising a family there, your children will be at a disadvantage attending schools in the area. They are terrible. Franklin County High School scores a 4.2 out of 100 on the College Readiness Index, based on proficiency in basic subjects of math, reading and science.
As an adult, there is nowhere to work. If you don't already have a job secured at Nissan, Arnold Air Force Base, or Jack Daniel's, you can't expect to find many good jobs there. If you don't have an education, there are low-paying service jobs that you can compete with recent high school graduates for, or farm work.
There is really nothing to do here. Unless you have cultivated your own hobbies that you can happily engage in at home, you'll find very little here outside of the home for entertainment. Outdoor activities are big here, and I will say that is one upside to the area. There are multiple lakes for boating and
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how is it here - 8/24/2009
i am wanting to move my family of three little boys and a huband and myself out to a safe smallish town with some stuff to do but not all buisinesses and where people are not only into parties and other things such as that to pass the time. any opinion on this place would be greatly
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Winchester - a Family community - 3/24/2009
We moved to Winchester approximately 2 years ago from the NYC tri-state area. Needless to say, it big changes and like everywhere else there are some great pros and cons.
Pros -
More property and home for your buck
A more community involvement
Alot of Parks and events for the kids
A local lake which is FREE to get on for swimming, boating or fishing
Quaint small town feel
Low Taxes
Cons
Small town, nearest large shopping area for "malls" or specialty stores is 50 miles away.
Since it's a smaller community it is more dependent on the few industries here so with the ecomony turns it felt very hard by the area.
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It isn't bad here - 6/20/2007
Personally, I like it here in Winchester. Winchester and Franklin County has Tim's Ford Lake, The Elk River, a drive-in with three screens, car racing, dirt bike races, an indoor/outdoor pool. There are plenty of things to do here. If this area is too small, larger cities are only 30 to 60 minutes away. It can get a little too warm in the summer, but the winters are very mild. Autumn is pleasant and the springs are beautiful. Sewanee and the University of the South is very close. MTSU in Murfressboro is an hour away. There are all kinds of festivals all year long. Bonnaroo is in Manchester which is only 30 minutes from here. Riverbend in Chattanooga and The CMA festival in Nashville. There is a nice mix of people who are very friendly. I can't say enough nice stuff about Franklin County and Winchester. Winchester is growing all the time. Winchester is small and out of the way but I think it is worth looking into. Compared to where I used to live, Harriman,Tn in Roane County, this
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