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Retirement Living In Tennessee Overhill


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Area Description

The Tennessee Overhill, named in honor of the Overhill Cherokee settlements that once sat alongside the rivers that wind through this region. The land here is diverse. The high country offers rugged mountains, shady forest coves and mysterious mountaintop balds. Small towns and farms dot the foothills and river valleys.

You won't find high rises here. Our idea of a traffic jam is to slow down to watch a kayaker manhandle a river rapid or to admire a fine team of mules. But there is excitement for those who seek it. Whether you prefer screaming down whitewater rapids, riding a scenic mountain railroad, gliding the clear blue sky, or charging up a ridge on a mountain bike, you will experience adventure here.

If you crave solitude, you can hike a forest trail or listen to the sounds of a creek from a cabin front porch. Two national scenic bysyas and several backroads allow you to experience nature from the comfort of your car or with the wind in your face on a motorcycle.

Small towns provide shopping, dining, and places to spend the night.

Includes Cities/Towns: Athens, Etowah, Sweetwater.

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    The Tennessee Overhill is endowed with four rivers, each with its own distinctive personality. You may choose to enjoy our rivers any number of different ways. Whitewater rafting, canoeing, floating, fishing, hiking, biking or water skiing are just a few choices. Tennessee Overhill rivers can also be admired from the comfort of a car as you drive alongside them on scenic byways

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There are theaters with live music and plays and art galleries that display the work of local artisans. Head out of town to find wineries, farm stands, and craft shops.

Museums, historic sites, and heritage trails reveal stories of Cherokee Indians, fur traders, settlers, loggers, miners, railroaders, and mill hands - the people who shaped the land and sculpted the cultural legacy of the Tennessee Overhill.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Tennessee Overhill?

For those of you that retire in Tennessee Overhill, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Tennessee Overhill!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Tennessee Overhill such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Tennessee Overhill!

Summertime in Tennessee Overhill is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 60's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Tennessee Overhill, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  26 F°  37 F°  48 F°
 Feb  29 F°  41 F°  53 F°
 Mar  36 F°  49 F°  62 F°
 Apr  44 F°  57 F°  71 F°
 May  53 F°  66 F°  78 F°
 Jun  62 F°  74 F°  85 F°
 Jul  66 F°  77 F°  88 F°
 Aug  65 F°  76 F°  88 F°
 Sep  58 F°  70 F°  82 F°
 Oct  45 F°  59 F°  72 F°
 Nov  36 F°  49 F°  61 F°
 Dec  29 F°  40 F°  51 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  22  0
 Feb  0  18  0
 Mar  0  12  0
 Apr  0  3  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  6  0  0
 Jul  11  0  0
 Aug  11  0  0
 Sep  4  0  0
 Oct  0  3  0
 Nov  0  12  0
 Dec  0  20  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  5 "  11  30 %
 Feb  5 "  11  32 %
 Mar  5 "  11  37 %
 Apr  5 "  11  45 %
 May  5 "  12  56 %
 Jun  4 "  11  65 %
 Jul  5 "  12  68 %
 Aug  4 "  9  68 %
 Sep  4 "  8  61 %
 Oct  3 "  8  50 %
 Nov  5 "  10  40 %
 Dec  5 "  11  33 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  1 "  1  1
 Feb  1 "  1  1
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  1 "  0  0


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