We moved to Middle TN 2 and a half years ago, my job let me be remote before everyone was doing it for Covid. Covid then hit and made moving really interesting.
We moved for three reasons, better career opportunities near Nashville for my wife, taxes, and weather.
We figured it was a place where we could have fun and retire if needed without having to move again (timed the housing market really well, house has nearly doubled in value)
Now we are thinking about getting a beach house that’s within a reasonable driving distance, and will act as our retirement home when we are ready. (We are in our late 30’s so have time)
Been eyeing gulf shores area in Alabama, maybe closer to Mobile, beaches are beautiful there, housing isn’t crazy expensive either and is only 6.5 hour drive