Knoxville as a retirement area?

[Deborah King]

We're on the road again, just like Willie. We're considering various cities for retirement potential, and the current candidate is Knoxville. I think there are some 356ers in the area. Can anyone chime in with a run down of the city and suburbs--warts and all? Drove through the area around Tellico yesterday.

[Ed Broadhead]

We can't tell you much about Knoxville, but there are some very nice Porsche roads in the area including The Tail of The Dragon and the Smoky Mountain National Park. Did them both on the way to the Parade in Charlotte.

Ed & Nancy

[Deborah King]

Yes, we'll do the Dragon on the way back, as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway and possibly the Cherahola Skyway. We drove Skyline drive on the way up--slow but pretty. Smoky Mountains park is very slow--drove it a few years ago.

But what about living in Knoxville--anyone? Or can anyone at least tell me who lives in the area?

[Tim Herman]

Come a bit further East into NC. You will be glad you did. Beautiful, much less traffic, great 356 roads....and I have a great home for you in the lovely little city of Sylva NC.

Oh yes .......Congratulations to your lovely daughter!!!

[Ed Cave]

What better way to see Western North Carolina than to participate in the 2008 Carolina Trophy! (and I agree, this is not that far away but a much better choice than Knoxville) My wife and I entered last year for the first time and really enjoyed the people, the roads and the cars. Porsche is the most represented marque with several 356's and a few Early 911's. Go to www.carolinatrophy.com or contact me offline for more information.

I have nothing to do with recruiting for this outstanding event, just really enjoyed it and encourage others to do so as well.