bigcroz
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Post by bigcroz on Dec 24, 2009 16:11:51 GMT -6
Hey guys, the family is looking to move to the Chatanooga area. Was wondering if any of you from Tn could tell me the better parts of town for a family. Thanks in advance.
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sin86
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Post by sin86 on Dec 24, 2009 22:20:51 GMT -6
For the most part avoid the Hamilton County School System. Not to say there are no good schools in HC but the administration leaves a lot to be desired. If in HC then Soddy Daisy would be my first choice, then Ooltewah or East Hamilton, Red Bank has a strong football program, and finally Lookout Valley. The private schools are all pretty good. All of the outlying counties are good choices, and was the decision we made to escape the school system there. South Pittsburgh is a small school in the Marion County school system that can compete with schools several times larger than themselves and are usually in the hunt for the 1a state title. Most of these outlying counties have a strong community and school system and are good places to raise a family. If you need specifics I can help.
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Post by coachinghopeful on Dec 26, 2009 17:19:40 GMT -6
My ex-gf went to UTC when we were dating. Stay away from downtown and the city itself. The suburbs are pretty nice places to live, though. As far as football goes, Red Bank is the class of Chattanooga. All of the schools mentioned by sin86 are known for having solid programs.
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Post by amikell on Dec 27, 2009 18:52:22 GMT -6
I grew up south of Chattanooga in LaFayette, GA. I can't really speak for the football there anymore, but don't over look living and working in GA, or even living in GA and working in TN. If I'm not mistaken, the cost of living in N. Ga will be a little lower than in most of Chattanooga and the suburbs. Obviously the further away from Chattanooga, the lower the cost of living. There are some decent football programs in N. Ga, but none that are really state powerhouses that are close to Chattanooga.
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Post by coachcathey on Dec 27, 2009 20:55:47 GMT -6
I am originally from about an hour north of Chatt-town. As everyone else is saying stay away from downtown, nothing good really there. I know some coaches in the area, most are outstanding guys. South Pittsburgh competes year in and year out, small school, to the north you have places such as Cleveland, Polk County, etc. I can give more information on what you are wanting.
Another option, not to promote another site, visit coacht.com and post in FB or other specific sport boards if you have questions there. The site is a fan site based on all of Tennessee sports.
Good luck. I plan on relocating in the upcoming July.
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Post by coachinghopeful on Dec 27, 2009 23:58:02 GMT -6
I grew up south of Chattanooga in LaFayette, GA. I can't really speak for the football there anymore, but don't over look living and working in GA, or even living in GA and working in TN. If I'm not mistaken, the cost of living in N. Ga will be a little lower than in most of Chattanooga and the suburbs. Obviously the further away from Chattanooga, the lower the cost of living. There are some decent football programs in N. Ga, but none that are really state powerhouses that are close to Chattanooga. Yeah, but if you live in GA you've got to pay a 6% state income tax right off the top of your pay. TN has no income tax of any kind. That's something you've got to remember. Will you be paid 6% more to work in GA? The trick is to live and work in TN, then do all your SHOPPING in GA and avoid the 9.75% sales tax we have here  Works well on everything except the big ticket stuff. If you buy a car in GA, GA will make you pay their taxes up front, then TN hits you again for another 7% when you go to register it. |
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Post by coachinghopeful on Dec 28, 2009 0:06:37 GMT -6
I second what CoachCathey said about CoachT. There are a lot of annoying fan posts/threads on there, but you also get a lot of coaches who hang out on that board too. Oh, and just in case you want to browse for jobs in the area... www.tssaa.org/newspages/classifieds.cfmHope it helps. Also, TN has some rules on the books that make it very hard for HS to bring in non-faculty coaches. Basically, they're limited to a total of 2 for the whole program. If they exceed 2 non-faculty coaches, the TSSAA says they can only have 4 guys on staff for the whole school. If you're not a teacher or don't have some type of inside connection to the program, you can basically eliminate the idea of coaching HS ball in this state. MS has no such rules, though. |
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 28, 2009 8:59:05 GMT -6
hopeful- from what I hear you make a heck of a lot more than 6% in Ga.
Coacht used to be pretty good, way too much fanboy pissing contests for me any more tho.
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Post by coachinghopeful on Dec 28, 2009 19:25:26 GMT -6
hopeful- from what I hear you make a heck of a lot more than 6% in Ga. Coacht used to be pretty good, way too much fanboy pissing contests for me any more tho. If you make more than 6% extra to coach in GA and it's a good situation, by all means take the job then! Just be sure to factor the 6% income tax in there (along with all the other ancillary stuff like quality of life, working environment, etc.) before you accept. The Chattanooga and North GA suburbs are both good places to raise a family. It's nice having Atlanta only a couple of hours away, too. Hixon, TN is a decent neighborhood, but the houses can be pretty pricey IIRC. ChuckD, you're right about the pissing contests on coacht. Most of the fanboy crap I read on the 5A-6A board is just plain retarded. Way too many dads have brought their "expertise" to that board... Still, it does have a jobs board and some actual coaches post on there too. You've just got to be careful not to get bogged down in the peanut gallery BS. www.coacht.com/tennessee/boards/viewforum.php?f=120&sid=2466b5d31ccacb63c2d6e31a9aac22f2 |
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Post by jpdaley25 on Dec 29, 2009 9:14:32 GMT -6
Ga. definitely pays a better teacher wage. Supplements vary from system to system. The best supplement I ever earned was at East Ridge 12 years ago. 15% of my base pay as an assistant plus another 5% to assist with track. I don't know if the county is still doing it that way, however. I do know that Silverdale Baptist Academy is looking for a DC and an OC. John Allen is the HC. Also, Grace Baptist is looking for a HC. Both private, Christian, AA schools.
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bama
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Post by bama on Dec 29, 2009 17:08:22 GMT -6
I have no clue about teaching/coaching in Chatt., but I do know that Sticky Fingers has the best Dry Ribs east of Memphis! ;D
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 29, 2009 17:37:02 GMT -6
Isn't Dreamland east of Memphis?
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Post by amikell on Dec 29, 2009 21:39:23 GMT -6
I believe Dreamland would serve wet ribs not dry rub ribs. |
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 29, 2009 23:42:37 GMT -6
Good call!
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Works well on everything except the big ticket stuff. If you buy a car in GA, GA will make you pay their taxes up front, then TN hits you again for another 7% when you go to register it.
