Did you know 25,000 Floridians have moved to middle Tennessee
in the past five years? We must be doing something right! We hope
you will take a few minutes to explore our web site and learn about Macon
County, Tennessee. There are a lot of reasons to retire here.
Rolling Hills and Small
Farms
The combination of rolling hills and small farms help make
Macon County one of the most beautiful places in the world. Macon County
is located in Northern Middle Tennessee at the foothills of the Upper
Cumberland. It is centrally located between Nashville, Tennessee, and
Bowling Green, Kentucky. Nashville is only an hour's drive west, and
Bowling Green is only an hour's drive northwest.
If you enjoy the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, just drive
through Macon County in the fall. However, what makes Macon County the
most special place is its wonderful, caring and loving people. It's a
special place where people still treat you as neighbors and speak to you like an
old friend.
Top Reasons to Retire in Macon County
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Location:
Macon County has lots of land so you can spread out and
enjoy the country. Yet we are only one hour away from
Nashville and all it has to offer including an international
airport. |
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Universities:
There are over a dozen colleges and universities within
an hour and a half of Macon County. |
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Airports:
Nashville International Airport is a major hub for Southwest
Airlines, the leading low-cost airline in the United States.
Got a private plane? Macon County has its own airport. |
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Boating/Fishing:
There are seven lakes (including six Corps of Engineer
lakes) within an hour of Macon County. The world-record
smallmouth bass was caught in one of them! |
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Land:
Want a farm? cows? Horses? A county estate to insure your
privacy? Want affordable housing? Macon County is the
place. |
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Weather:
Tired of the hurricanes in Florida? Tired on shoveling snow
in New York? Macon County has four distinct seasons
without extremes. |
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High-Speed Internet:
Not many rural areas can offer you high-speed Internet.
Macon County can. |
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Cable TV:
Want Cable TV in a rural area? Come to Macon County. |
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Health Care:
Macon County has our own hospital. Several neighboring
communities also have hospitals. Emergency medical
helicopter service connects Macon County to Nashville with its
world-class medical facilities. |
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Nashville:
The Athens of the South, just an hour away. Enjoy
concerts, dining, sports, museums, and a lot more. |
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Taxes:
Tennessee has the third lowest rate of state and local taxes in
the United States. There are no state and local income taxes
on wages and most forms of interest. |
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Insurance:
People are having trouble getting insurance in Florida. Not
so in Macon County, and it's affordable too. |
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Public
Transportation: Our UCARTS vans will pick you up at
your home, take you anywhere in Macon County or surrounding
counties, and bring you back home. All for a very small fee. |
Union Camp Scenic Waterfall after a heavy rain.
Photo by Dewayne Sloan.
The population of Macon County is approximately 25,000. Our
two major cites are Lafayette, which is the county seat, and Red
Boiling Springs, which, in the past, was one of the most popular
mineral-springs destinations in the world.
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Testimonials
We like the fact
that we can be in Nashville with all its big city events in just
an hour. Yet out here we're able to really enjoy the country.
Kate & Kevin
I am amazed at
how well the people of Macon County work together to make our
county better. FM
Great hunting
and fishing! Pete R.
The people here
are really friendly. Sarah
We moved here
from New York. I can't believe how much less it costs to live
here. Glad we moved. The Stocktons |
Please take a few minutes to explore the links at the top of the
page. If you have questions, please call Lona Vinson at the
Macon County Chamber of Commerce. She or one of our other
Retirement Ambassadors will be glad to help you!
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