Hopefully it will be still a great place to retire when my time to retire will come 😅

Considering to leave until then, because as no entrepreneur would open new business, employees look for better jobs conditions, an Italy is still stuck in a post '08 crisis, and never exit from it. So sad.
 

 Brain drain refers to all of the smart people in the country leaving, mostly for the US. It's not my opinion that that is happening it's been happening for decades. 

 99% of Tennessee is conservative and mostly rural. The 3 cities I would avoid are Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga... We are about 50 miles from Nashville, many times I forget to lock my doors, leave keys in the car and equipment out... (I am on 30 acres and you can see us) but we have very little crime. Depending on what you want land is relatively inexpensive, costs are low compared to other places. We don't have a state income tax, property taxes are low... We do have a high sales tax (9.5%)

Tennessee has Constitutional Carry, meaning anyone can carry a firearm (concealed or open) just about everywhere. The weather is overall decent with mild and short winters and hot, but short summers. It's easy to get to a lot of places from here... Also note Tennessee is a wide but short state. Driving lengthwise takes about 8 hours. Top to bottom is 2 hours... Further east is mountains, further west is flat. We are hilly in our area, but no mountains.

I've lived all over the US, and think that Tennessee is one of the nicest places. Most people are friendly.  

 Co-signed, though I live in Nashville. While I have no data to support, I can’t see Nashville having any higher crime rate than any other city of its size. Over 12 years (back) in this city, I’ve encountered zero crime, personally. 

I have many friends who’ve chosen to live on the outskirts, like Michael, and they’re very happy. 

 Thanks Shawn 

 You bet. If you make it here for a visit, hit me up. 

 Yeah, you come to TN, get with me. BTW, what country are you in?  

 Thank you that's very helpful.  

 "We do have a high sales tax (9.5%)"

I can only love you all my dear Americans :)

A warm hug from 21% sales tax, 35% social security tax, 55% income tax Western Soviet Europe. 

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 Memphis is a fucking shit hole  

 I will not disagree.  

 Some good BBQ places though.