Best Place to Retire: Tennessee

When you are considering where to retire, you may consider criteria such as economics, location, weather, access to cultural activities, median age of population, golf, lifestyle, housing prices, and taxes. Based on these and other criteria, you will find that one of the Best Places to Retire is Tennessee — especially in the Nashville Tennessee area. Tennessee has many desirable attributes including:

• Four beautifully distinct but mild seasons.
• A state/local tax burden among the lowest in the country which is particularly attractive for those looking for the best place to retire. Over the past 30 years Tennessee has ranked 47th among the 50 states. The only individual income tax in Tennessee is a flat 6% on dividends and interest income. There is no state property tax. For more information see taxfoundation.org.
• Convenient proximity to family and friends across the entire eastern United States.
• Excellent Healthcare. Vanderbilt University Medical Center and St. Thomas Hospital are among the leading research and treatment facilities in the country and the Nashville area has a myriad of healthcare facilities for retirees.

Retirement Options and Amenities in Tennessee: Fairvue Plantation

Fairvue Plantation provides its families an oasis of golf, club and lake-life diversions. The 25-minute drive from Nashville's central business district is just long enough to escape the bustle of city life without sacrificing the conveniences of metropolitan living.

Located in the Nashville suburb of Gallatin, Fairvue Plantation lies along the I-65 growth corridor north of the city, and enjoys direct access to Vietnam Veterans Blvd. which links the neighborhood to the Interstate System.

From Nashville take I-65 North to Vietnam Veterans Blvd. Follow Vietnam Veterans Blvd through its merging with Nashville Pike. Fairvue Plantation is approximately 2 miles on the right.

Learn more about Retiring to Gallatin Tennessee

Gallatin Tennessee Community Profile

Demographics - Gallatin Tennessee

About Nashville Tennessee

Job Outlook Nashville Tennessee

Housing Prices Nashville Tennessee

Top Twenty Ways to Pick the Best Place to Retire from AARP

Retiring to Tennessee Senior Services Aging and Disability Agencies

Retiring to Tennessee Taxation

Tennessee Income Tax - For Retirees:

What you need to know about income tax in Tennessee

Tennessee Sales Tax - For Retirees:

What you need to know about sales tax in Tennessee (pdf file).

Retire to Tennessee State Tax Comparison:

Compare income tax, sales tax, gasoline tax, cigarette tax and residential property tax state by state.

Retire in Tennessee for the Weather

Want to get an idea of the average weather in Tennessee? Here you can select from several different cities to see just what the weather is like before making a decision to relocate.

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