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re: Best southern (non-Texas) college town to have a part-time retirement house in?
Posted on 2/27/24 at 1:49 pm to Smoke Ring
Posted on 2/27/24 at 1:49 pm to Smoke Ring
Nashville.
Vandy counts as an SEC school. Barely…but it still counts.
Vandy counts as an SEC school. Barely…but it still counts.
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Posted on 2/27/24 at 1:58 pm to Smoke Ring
You tryin to be a sugar daddy?
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:08 pm to Smoke Ring
Fayetteville or Oxford
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:08 pm to TC Kidd
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I know you’re being a smartass, but I love Starkville.
I was being serious, I'd live up there in a heartbeat. I have friends up there and always have fun at the Moo State games.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:10 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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Look at Boone, NC.
Is Boone much different than Asheville?
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:10 pm to Smoke Ring
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because I think college towns keep folks younger and more involved
I'm not a big fan of this mentality, whether it's some weirdo liberal with Peter Pan Syndrome or a jock sniffing sports junkie who wants to be near the arena.
It makes housing more expensive for students and they are getting screwed on tuition and other expenses as it is.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:14 pm to AUFANATL
What a bunch of projecting 
From concerts to shows to sports, there's just more going on in a college town. No need to overcomplicate it.
From concerts to shows to sports, there's just more going on in a college town. No need to overcomplicate it.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:14 pm to crewdepoo
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Why a college town?
I’m assuming because in the south the college towns he prefers are smaller, but still have educated people around, which ensures good restaurants, bars, and things to do. Good healthcare is usually important as well.
This post was edited on 2/27/24 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:17 pm to Red Boarman
Boone, NC
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:19 pm to Smoke Ring
Oxford, Starkville, Hattiesburg, Auburn, and Athens are all good choices, but I doubt very cheap. Auburn is really good if you like golf.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:20 pm to Auburn80
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Hattiesburg
Most underrated city in MS.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:23 pm to Smoke Ring
quote:yeah i was going to say, sounds like projection
What a bunch of projecting
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:24 pm to Auburn80
quote:if those places aren't cheap, what is cheap?
Oxford, Starkville, Hattiesburg, Auburn, and Athens are all good choices, but I doubt very cheap. Auburn is really good if you like golf.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:33 pm to brmark70816
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Is Boone much different than Asheville?
It’s about 1/5 the size within city boundaries and then has relatively little metro area surrounding it.
The university may have more students than Boone has residents. It’s fits more of a town dominated by university population and influences than Asheville. Also has better college sports.
This post was edited on 2/27/24 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:35 pm to brmark70816
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Is Boone much different than Asheville?
Had a cabin near Boone on the NC/TN line. It's much smaller than Asheville. Neat small towns around it too like blowing rock/banner elk. Watauga Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in the country and not crowded. Great hiking, rafting, boating, sporting events. I miss it, a lot.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:40 pm to poochie
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Why would you want to live in a college town in retirement? Why not a nice mountain town or beach town?
He could do both
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:44 pm to kciDAtaE
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Why would you want to live in a college town in retirement? Why not a nice mountain town or beach town?
He could do both
Could, but I bet any beach town worth a damn is going to be expensive as all hell.
Something like Bay St. Louis might work, but then you are giving up the "good" beach part of the deal.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:47 pm to Loup
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I was being serious, I'd live up there in a heartbeat. I have friends up there and always have fun at the Moo State games.
As far as retirement spots, I don't know about Vegas proper, but a riverhouse out on the Tombigbee about an hour away would be pretty sweet.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 2:48 pm to Smoke Ring
A relative did this recently in Auburn. Nice town, nice people, good medical facilities, cultural events and of course SEC football. But he went there for college so he has an affinity for the place.
I was very impressed with Greenville, S.C. after visiting there a few times. Great small city downtown nightlife, restaurants, pubs and culture.
I was very impressed with Greenville, S.C. after visiting there a few times. Great small city downtown nightlife, restaurants, pubs and culture.
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