Have you reached the point in your life that you are ready to retire? You’ve earned the right to enjoy this chapter of your life doing something and being somewhere that you love. If you decided you love the Smoky Mountains and want to make them your retiring destination then start looking at homes in Gatlinburg! This beautiful and friendly city can be your new home and we know several reasons why you’ll love it.
1. Affordable Cost of Living
Many retirees have worked hard for a long time and saved so that one day they can move to their dream retiring destination. It would seem very unfair to reach a point in your life that you shouldn’t be so money focused when you have to worry about a high cost of living. Luckily, Gatlinburg has an affordable cost of living. Residents enjoy low property taxes. Moreover, if you are someone who still wants a part-time job just to have something to do you won’t pay income taxes either!
2. Changing Seasons
There are some places in the country that never get changing seasons, or either summer or winter are incredibly long with dramatic temperatures. Gatlinburg, however, enjoys all four seasons! You will probably get to experience snow a few times during winter, but it typically is only several inches high. Spring is beautiful and cool. Summer is warm and humid, but bearable. Lastly, during fall it cools off, but you still have plenty of comfortably warm days.
3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is Your Backyard
What’s the main draw for buying homes in Gatlinburg? The Great Smoky Mountains of course! As we mentioned before when you retire to Gatlinburg you’ll get to experience all four seasons, and there’s nothing like it in the Smokies! You’ll be able to see the blooming flowers and watch the mountains turn into a beautiful lush green. During fall, you can watch the leaves turn bright reds, yellows, and oranges! Moreover, you can explore the national park, which is a great way to be active and immerse yourself in your new hometown!
4. Family Will Definitely Visit
For some retirees, you could be looking at homes in Gatlinburg and moving here, but leaving your family behind in a different state. You won’t have to worry about missing your family for long though. We promise they will hardly be able to wait to come see you! With so much to do in Gatlinburg, and the neighboring city of Pigeon Forge your family will love to come visit. You’ll get to have a great time showing them around and taking them to your favorite restaurants or attractions.
5. Great Location
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be your backyard when you retire to Gatlinburg. But you’ll also be in a great location to get to other fun destinations as well. You’re a ten minute drive from Pigeon Forge, and about a twenty minute drive from Sevierville. So you’ll have access to more shopping and dining. Douglas Lake is under an hour away so if you have a boat or have always dreamed of having a boat here’s your chance to use it! Also, under an hour away is Knoxville. There you can find other shopping, the University of Tennessee, and an airport.
If you are ready to start looking for homes in Gatlinburg, Mighty Peaks Realty is here for you! You’ve worked hard to get where you are today, and we want to make sure that where you retire isn’t just in a house, but a home.
