I lived in middle TN for 10 years and there is no shortage of fish or good living there. If not for the grandkids I would be there now. I lived in Manchester and there are many lakes in the area with Dale to the north. Guntersville about an hour and Percy Priest near Nashville about that too. Nickajack and Chickamauga just a little further. River fishing too if you’re into that. I’ve been around a bit and like MO too, but the winters there are very different than where I speak of. Good luck in your search, hope you find your Valhalla.
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