My husband and I couldn't afford to buy a home in Nashville, so we moved into an RV instead. We've been able to upgrade our vehicle, but haven't made the leap to homeownership.

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Kirsten and Devin Trout in their RV.
Kirsten and Devin Trout in their RV.

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I rented month-long Airbnb stays in 6 different cities before settling in San Diego. Doing a test run in each city made my decision easy.

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Sophie London in Toronto.
Sophie London lived in Airbnbs in six different cities for a year until she found one that truly felt right.

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Civil rights groups sue Tennessee over the state's GOP-drawn congressional and state Senate maps, calling the boundaries 'unconstitutional racial gerrymandering'

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Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee.

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The 10 major US cities with the lowest property taxes — and how much typical homeowners can expect to pay in each one

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Birmingham, Alabama is one of the biggest US cities with the lowest property taxes.

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A Walgreens worker told police he shot a pregnant woman suspected of shoplifting in self-defense

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The incident occurred at a Walgreens store.

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Nashville officials vote to reinstate Justin Jones to the Tennessee House after he was expelled by Republicans over a gun control protest

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Justin Jones
Former state Rep. Justin Jones of Nashville raises his fist on the floor of the Tennessee House chamber as he walks to his desk to collect his belongings after his expulsion from the legislature on April 6, 2023.

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I ate at Dave's Hot Chicken and saw why this is the fastest-growing chain in the US – but I had to draw the line at the palate-scorching Reaper, which requires signing a waiver

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Dave's Hot Chicken tenders
The grease-stained receipts show the spice level of each tender.

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Winter Is Finally Coming to the Eastern U.S.

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If you’re on the East Coast, like me, and have been enjoying all the balmy sunshine lately, buckle up—it’s about to get cold.

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The housing market's biggest shocker: Your rent may actually fall this year

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The apartment market is "rapidly shifting in favor of renters," and that means tenants can expect lower rent and a lot of new perks.

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Tenants are finally gaining power in the housing market

People who moved to Tennessee for cheaper homes and a laid-back life say they're happy — for the most part

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Michael Ekstrum with his son Jacob.
Michael Ekstrum, left, moved from Buffalo, New York, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2018.

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