Any western NC polkies?

musky1963
musky1963 Posts: 275
edited August 2012 in The Clubhouse
I have been house/job hunting and was all gung-ho on eastern Tennessee, but that has sort of fell through, atleast for now. I am now leaning towards western NC. I have been to Asheville , 6 years ago and loved the area...atleast the scenery. What are some good areas near there to reside? I am looking for an area that isn't a tourist trap or full of the new generation of hippies that call themselves "artists" :cheesygrin:. Ideally, not too awful far out of society, but close enough to everyday type needs. My criteria is a nice, somewhat level 1+ acre ranch w/ a basement and not in a sprawling cookie cutter neighborhood. Is there such a place anymore?
Jeff
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2012
    LOL.... you just described most of the areas in Western NC.

    PM codyc1ark he should be able to help:smile:.

    P.S. Hendersonville NC isnt that bad from my many visits there. The Maggie Valley area is also "OK" but it starts to get touristy there as well...
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited July 2012
    :)

    Asheville would be a great place to settle, lots of goings on, lots of live music that comes through that area. If you wan't something more rural, Hendersonville is right on the money, or even Boone, Jefferson/West Jefferson. Good luck, let me know if I can help you out at all!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2012
    codyc1ark wrote: »
    :)

    Asheville would be a great place to settle, lots of goings on, lots of live music that comes through that area. If you wan't something more rural, Hendersonville is right on the money, or even Boone, Jefferson/West Jefferson. Good luck, let me know if I can help you out at all!

    I concur, however you will find "Hippies" in just about all those places lol. Western NC is big into organic and all the things that sometimes come with that. It wouldnt worry me, as crazy is just about everywhere.

    Now if your in Boone, NC watch out for that Eustice Conway fella on Turtle Island (see Mountain Men on History channel), he will straight up go hillbilly on you :wink:.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited July 2012
    West Jefferson is my vote. Superb!!!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited July 2012
    Made afew trips over to Cherokee and Black Moutain a few times. Nice area there.
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  • goofyGAguy
    goofyGAguy Posts: 545
    edited July 2012
    Spent part of my childhood in Banner Elk/Sugar Mountain. Sure do miss it.
    My humble setup...

    ...is no more. :cry:
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited August 2012
    I live in north GA, not far from the border with western NC. The north GA mountain area is pretty much the same as western NC/eastern TN, so I would check that out also. Some towns in western NC that I would look at would be Franklin, Murphy, Dillsborough, Waynesville, Robbinsville, Banner Elk, really any of the medium sized towns in western NC would fit the bill. Towns in north GA I would look at would be Hiawassee, Blairsville, Young Harris, Clayton, Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Chatsworth, and Dahlonega. I love this area of the country. My soul is truly at rest when I'm back home in the southern Appalachians.
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited August 2012
    musky1963 wrote: »
    I am looking for an area that isn't a tourist trap or full of the new generation of hippies that call themselves "artists" :cheesygrin:

    Having grown up in Asheville, still having friends there, and still visiting back home on a regular basis, I would suggest also looking for a place that's not full of damned yankees overpopulating our beloved mountains. :cheesygrin:
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited August 2012
    Dawgfish, I wonder if you've been to the annual News Years Eve Possum Drop in Brasstown, NC:

    http://vimeo.com/stretchphoto/possum

    Quite an amazing spectacle...
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited August 2012
    I have not been to that. Unfortunately it seems like I'm never around home during New Years. I'm going to have to check that out though as that it is quite amusing and goes along with the general quirkiness that is one of the great things of Southern Appalachia. I go through Brasstown all the time when I'm back home heading to some of my favorite creeks and rivers. Thanks for the heads up!
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  • 72RR
    72RR Posts: 159
    edited August 2012
    It really depends on what you're looking for, budget, and the drive time to Asheville you want.
    I might suggest checking out Leicester, Waynesville, Arden, Fletcher, Mills River. Each has pro's and con's.
    Myself, I've lived outside of Brevard for 18 years.
    As for your job-hunting; it depends on your field, but a common saying around here is "bring your job with you."
    Generally speaking, the tri-cities area of TN and the Greenville/Spartanburg SC area offer more employment opportunities.
    I'd be glad to talk to you more off-line if you want.
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited August 2012
    I live in Johnson City in the Tri-Cities area of TN and am sorry the EAST TN opportunity did not work out. Maybe you can create a different opportunity here as the job market is better than most of the state, depending on the type of work you do. Feel free to PM with any ?'s and would be happy to help in any way possible.
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited August 2012
    I have lived there a time or two, and it seems every time Im there, I would do anything to get back out. For a vacation, sure its a pretty place. To live, not for me.

    But if I had to suggest an area, I would say Brevard. Its close enough to Asheville to still be by a city, but far enough that you have some space. Good luck.


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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited August 2012
    There are two good things there though, Deals Gap (129) and 28 North. If you spend anytime on two wheels, these roads are heaven. Really havent seen a state take care of their roads like NC does. Great place to ride.


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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited August 2012
    Dawgfish wrote: »
    I go through Brasstown all the time when I'm back home heading to some of my favorite creeks and rivers. Thanks for the heads up!

    Next time you're in the 'hood, stop by Clay's Corner and tell Clay ole Stretch says hey. He's a great guy and sure can spin a yarn!
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited August 2012
    How about SW Virginia? A friend of mine has a beautiful farm for sale there -

    http://s1050.photobucket.com/albums/s415/loritday/For%20Sale/Floyd%20County%20Farm%20-%20Offered%20for%20Sale%20by%20Owner/?action=view&current=Longrangewinterviewofhouse.jpg
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  • musky1963
    musky1963 Posts: 275
    edited August 2012
    LOL, that farm is a bit more than I want to take care of. I forgot to mention that I love to fish, but not a big trout angler anymore. Crappy fishing is more to my liking these days. Lake Lure area looks okay, but I think it is a bunch of BS to have to pay yearly fees to fish there. my max budget is 180K...preferably less :eek:
    Jeff
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited August 2012
    Conradicles wrote: »
    West Jefferson

    Go there and stay for a few days.


    THE NEW RIVER...some of the best smallmouth bass fishing on the planet...pound for pound one of the best fightin' freshwater fish God made.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited August 2012
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Go there and stay for a few days.


    THE NEW RIVER...some of the best smallmouth bass fishing on the planet...pound for pound one of the best fightin' freshwater fish God made.

    The man has a point. WJ is a very cool place. New River is great, that's why I float it for three days every year!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited August 2012
    Musky, since you ruled out eastern TN, I am guessing you were looking at Knoxville and Chattanooga. Did you try something a little farther south of Chattanooga like Dalton, GA?
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  • musky1963
    musky1963 Posts: 275
    edited August 2012
    I found a few interesting homes. One is in Travelers Rest, SC(near the NC border) and the other is in Forest City, NC. Decent areas?
    Jeff
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  • 72RR
    72RR Posts: 159
    edited August 2012
    I'd say spend a few days in each.
    Travelers Rest is growing faster, Forest City to me still has more of a small town feel to it.
    I worked with a guy in Hendersonville who moved to Travelers Rest. He loved it, citing the lower SC gas prices and taxes. He also started home schooling his kids, said the public schools weren't as good.
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