Retirement in East Tennessee has a well-established appeal — no state income tax on retirement income, low property taxes, four seasons without extremes, and outdoor access that gives you something to do every day of the year. The question most retirees face isn't whether East Tennessee makes sense. It's which part of it matches the life they're building.
Chuckey and the TN-107 corridor sit in a position that works particularly well for retirees: rural enough for privacy and quiet, close enough to Jonesborough and Johnson City for the services that matter, and surrounded by the outdoor character — the Nolichucky River, Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park, the Cherokee National Forest corridor — that makes East Tennessee retirement worth having.
We're Mountaineer Storage LLC on TN-107 in Chuckey. When the move to the next chapter involves downsizing or transitioning into a new home on the corridor, our month-to-month storage units are right here on your road.
Why the Chuckey Corridor Makes Financial Sense for Retirement
Tennessee's retirement tax advantages plus rural corridor pricing
Zero state income tax
Social Security, pension, 401(k) withdrawals, and investment income are all exempt from Tennessee state taxation. Every dollar of retirement income stays with you.
No city taxes
Chuckey is unincorporated — no city government, no city tax bill. Greene and Washington County property tax rates are both among the lowest in Tennessee.
Accessible home prices
Chuckey's median home sold for $282,500 in mid-2025 — lower than comparable properties inside Jonesborough's town limits. Retirees downsizing from larger markets often find real equity to work with here.
Lower cost of living
Greene County's overall cost of living runs below the national average. Groceries, utilities, and services cost less here than in most metros retirees move from — and the gap adds up over a decade.
What Retirement on the TN-107 Corridor Actually Looks Like
The daily life that makes Chuckey work as a retirement base
Retirement on the Chuckey corridor is rural retirement at its most practical. You're not in a retirement community — you're in a genuine East Tennessee neighborhood of mostly owner-occupied properties, many of them with land. The outdoor access is real: the Nolichucky River is a short drive east, Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park is minutes down the road, and the Cherokee National Forest trail system is accessible within 30-40 minutes. If you spent your working years waiting to spend more time outdoors, Chuckey delivers.
Community and town access
Jonesborough is 10-15 minutes west — farmers market, local restaurants, community events, and the National Storytelling Festival every October. Johnson City is 20-25 minutes via I-26 for major shopping, ETSU events, and healthcare. Erwin is 15-20 minutes east with the Apple Festival and Nolichucky access. You don't sacrifice community for rural living here — you just drive to it.
Healthcare access
Johnson City Medical Center — a 445-bed Level I Trauma Center — is about 25-30 minutes from Chuckey via TN-107 and I-26. The VA Medical Center in Mountain Home is in the same direction. Ballad Health operates a regional network of facilities across the Tri-Cities. For retirees who need reliable proximity to major medical services, the Chuckey corridor is well-positioned.
Outdoor life year-round
East Tennessee's four seasons give retirees on the TN-107 corridor a genuine outdoor calendar. Spring wildflowers in Limestone Cove and Cherokee National Forest. Summer fishing and paddling on the Nolichucky. Fall foliage and the Unicoi County Apple Festival. Winter hikes on lower-elevation AT sections. The outdoor access doesn't have an off-season — it just changes character.
Storage Near Chuckey for the Retirement Transition
Right here on TN-107 — for downsizing, moving in, and settling in at your own pace
Whether you're downsizing into a smaller Chuckey property, moving from out of state and waiting for a home to close, or sorting through decades of accumulated belongings while the next chapter settles, a storage unit right here on TN-107 makes the transition easier. Pull your truck directly to the drive-up door, load what you're holding through the transition, and access it whenever a room in the new home is ready — any time of day.
Drive-up access
Pull directly to the door — no corridors, no stairs. Our 10×20 units hold the contents of 2-3 rooms.
Month-to-month
No deposit, no contract. Rent through the transition and leave when the new life is settled. Reserve here.
24/7 gated access
Your personal code works any time — no office hours to coordinate around during a move that doesn't follow a schedule.
AI cameras
Advanced AI surveillance around the clock. Heirlooms and belongings you're sorting through are monitored continuously, not just recorded.
Call (423) 948-7724 and a real person picks up. Reserve online and get your gate code the same day.
"No state income tax. No city taxes. The Nolichucky five minutes east. Jonesborough fifteen minutes west. If you designed a retirement corridor for East Tennessee, it would look a lot like TN-107 through Chuckey."
FAQ: Retiring Near Chuckey, TN
Is Chuckey, TN a good place to retire?
Yes, for the right person. Chuckey works well for retirees who want genuine rural character, outdoor access, no city taxes, and proximity to both Jonesborough's community and Johnson City's healthcare and services — without paying the premium that comes with living inside a town's limits. The 82% homeownership rate and median age of 44 reflect a stable, established community that chose this corridor and stayed.
Is retirement income taxed in Tennessee?
No. Tennessee has no state income tax. Social Security, pension income, 401(k) and IRA withdrawals, and investment income are all exempt from state taxation. This makes Tennessee one of the most retirement-friendly states in the Southeast from a tax perspective.
How far is Chuckey from Johnson City healthcare?
Johnson City Medical Center — a 445-bed Level I Trauma Center — is about 25-30 minutes from Chuckey via TN-107 west to I-26 North. The VA Medical Center in Mountain Home is in the same direction. Ballad Health operates regional facilities across the Tri-Cities, most accessible within this same timeframe.
What outdoor activities are available near Chuckey for retirees?
Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park in Limestone offers river access, hiking, and camping minutes from Chuckey. The Nolichucky River corridor east toward Erwin provides trout fishing and paddling. Cherokee National Forest offers hundreds of miles of trails accessible within 30-40 minutes. The Appalachian Trail, Unaka Mountain, and Rocky Fork State Park are all within range for day trips.
Is there storage near Chuckey, TN for a retirement move or downsize?
Yes — Mountaineer Storage is at 2603 TN-107 in Chuckey, right on the corridor. Month-to-month drive-up storage with 24/7 access, no deposits, no contracts. Reserve online here or call (423) 948-7724.
Storage Right Here on Chuckey's Highway — For the Move and Beyond
Month-to-month drive-up storage at 2603 TN-107. No contracts, no deposits, 24/7 gated access. Reserve online and get your gate code the same day.
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2603 TN-107, Chuckey, TN 37641
(423) 948-7724
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