Come on Rockhill is practically NC. Just kidding Dale. I like SC as well granted it gets a little hotter in Columbia, but there is a ton of stuff to do. It's a college town so the night life is pretty good if you're into that. We also have Lake Murray, and a couple good size rivers that cut through. About an hour and a half drive to Charleston which if it was me is where I would go but, I'm an ocean guy.
I agree completely. I have lived all over the country and Tennessee is something special.
Care to elaborate? The more info, the merrier.
Mind sharing how you landed on KY?
The Carolinas are high on the list as well, at least from a theoretical standpoint. I've never actually been to either.
Tuition will be expensive, regardless. But, the beauty of Grad school (not sure on Law school, though I wouldn't be surprised if similar tactics were used) is that a lot of them will waive the out-of-state rates in an attempt to snag you.Considering tuition costs (in state vs out of state..)
Univ of Wisconsin - Grad program = $5.9K per semester (in state)
Univ of Wisconsin - Law program = $10.7K per semester (in state)
Univ of TN - Grad program = $15K per semester (out of state)
Univ of TN - Grad program = $5.8K per semester (in state)
Univ of TN - Law Program = $18.8K per semester (out of state)
Univ of TN - Law Program = $9.5K per semester (in state)
You can obtain in state status after one year of residency in the state.
So, year 1 would be pretty expensive by comparison to going to a school in your home state.. but after that, the costs are pretty close..
The big savings is in cost of living...
For example.. Madison, WI vs. Knoxville, TN...
Housing is 27% cheaper in Knoxville
Groceries are 15% cheaper in Knoxville
Utilities are 10% cheaper in Knoxville
Transportation is 20% cheaper in Knoxville
Healthcare is 24% cheaper in Knoxville..
a $41K annual salary in Knoxville, roughly equates to making $50K in Madison...
So.. the additional money you pay in the first year of school in tuition.. you would likely make most of that back up in cost of living (your apartment would be cheaper, your utilities would be cheaper, your groceries would be cheaper, etc..)..
And every year after that (once you obtain in state status) would be considerably cheaper on you in TN..
Assuming you went on and moved in the fall of 2015.. you would be a resident before you started class in 2016.. and the in state vs. out of state issue is moot.. both cost of living.. and tuition would be cheaper than staying in WI..
And.. if you come here... I can take you to the range.. and teach you how to shoot...
As far as the quality of the school/education.. Univ of TN isnt exactly Duke or Georgetown... but.. its a good school.. Its MBA program was ranked 65th in the country last year.. and its law school was ranked 72nd..
When you consider that there are 202 ABA law schools in the US.. and probably another couple of hundred non ABA schools (not sure how many non ABA there are.. but there are lots).. That puts UT roughly in the top 25%...
There are thousands of MBA programs in the US.. so... being #65 aint too shabby all things considered... if you decide to go the business school route..
I think thats a Keys sort of thingBut does TN have tournaments where you go on the boat and use shotguns to shoot flying fish or is that just a Key Weird thing
Nashville is nicer I'd say. I love Memphis. Other than my time at the University of Arkansas I've lived here my whole life. But I'd still say Nashville is just a nicer place.
I lived in Memphis for the better part of 35 years...
TN or Texas is where I would go if I ever left NC. However, I love living here. If you live in the heart of the state you are about four hours from the beach and the mountains. Raleigh/Durham area is nationally known for their food scene. Durham and Chapel Hill have decent music scenes. The Durham PErforming Arts Center plays host to many Broad Way level shows every year. There are three major colleges less than thirty minutes from each other. Taxes are reasonable with the exception of Orange County. The area has been ranked as having one of the highest concentrations of people with bachelor's degrees and post secondary degrees, it ranks high on the scale for racial diversity and economic diversity. Plus, the average winter temperatures are in the 40s. We get less than three inches of snow most years. The summers usually see a week or two near 100 but the average is closer to 90 during the "dog days."
Yea, Memphis has it's positives for sure. And as I said I love it. But the other side of the state is just nicer.I lived in Memphis for the better part of 35 years...
Nashville is nicer
(although you cant beat Memphis BBQ.. or Delta Blues... Memphis is a city with soul... which is something many parts of the country are without...)...
Vandy - I hear good things!
How would you feel about working as a customer service rep for the next year or so to establish your TN residency? I know of an awesome (cigar friendly) company in the Nashville area that may be looking for one in the near future.
