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Sweetwater, TN vs Knoxville, TN

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We bought our retirement home in Sweetwater in early 2022. We Air BnB it until we live there permanently. Our neighbors take care of our home presently, but the people  More

What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great  More

I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster  More

This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to  More