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Posted: 7/2/2016 6:10:48 PM EDT
Well, I applied for and accepted a job with my company in Memphis,
 , since my current location is closing next year thanks to the War on Coal. I don't want to live in Mogadishu by the Mississippi and was thinking about renting a 1BR apartment either in South Haven, Collierville or West Fayette Co. I just need a safe place to crash while I'm on shift, when I'm off shift I'll go to my home about 80 miles away. I not worried about partying, bars, night scene and all that juvenile crap.
Any ideas or suggestions from those who live or work in Shelby County? Thanks Edit: I would be open to buying a 2-3 BR house in those locations too if the price and neighborhood are right. |
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Posted: 7/3/2016 5:33:59 AM EDT
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Definitely rent first and get a feel for where you want to live depending on your work location. What part of town are you going to be working?
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Posted: 7/3/2016 7:14:41 AM EDT
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Definitely rent first and get a feel for where you want to live depending on your work location. What part of town are you going to be working? Southwest corner of Memphis/Shelby Co, near the sewage treatment plant .
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Posted: 7/3/2016 10:58:47 AM EDT
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Definitely rent first and get a feel for where you want to live depending on your work location. What part of town are you going to be working? Southwest corner of Memphis/Shelby Co, near the sewage treatment plant .MS or Mid Island then. |
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Posted: 7/3/2016 11:23:30 AM EDT
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I would definitely recommend looking at an apt on Mud Island. Lots of restaurant choices down there and plenty of places to safely stretch your legs. When you look to buy a house, then you are definitely going to want to look south to MS or maybe AR (I would wait until the I-55 bridge work is completed.)
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Posted: 7/4/2016 10:39:55 AM EDT
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I'm in Hernando MS just across the state line. You may want to see about renting here.
Our schools are some of the best in the state, and your drive sounds like it would be short. We've had one murder in 19 years. |
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Posted: 7/4/2016 4:29:48 PM EDT
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I'm in Hernando MS just across the state line. You may want to see about renting here. Our schools are some of the best in the state, and your drive sounds like it would be short. We've had one murder in 19 years. Have considered that, don't need to worry about schools the kids are grown. |
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Posted: 7/4/2016 4:42:36 PM EDT
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I'm in Hernando MS just across the state line. You may want to see about renting here. Our schools are some of the best in the state, and your drive sounds like it would be short. We've had one murder in 19 years. Have considered that, don't need to worry about schools the kids are grown. Gotcha. I don't have kids, but enjoy being able to sleep with the windows up during the spring and fall. |
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Posted: 7/8/2016 3:44:00 PM EDT
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Don't be afraid to look across the river in Marion, AR either.
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Posted: 7/11/2016 10:54:54 AM EDT
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Mississippi has a state income tax. I'm guessing you have a home in Tennessee. You need to find out how much if any you will have to pay.
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Posted: 7/12/2016 6:26:08 AM EDT
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I'm looking at some houses in the Millington area today after work, I was stationed there at the former NAS Memphis as an Instructor from 91-94 so I'm familiar with the area. That would put me at about the same commute distance as I had at my last job but not as bad as my Quantico to DC commute was.
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Posted: 7/12/2016 3:05:18 PM EDT
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I'm looking at some houses in the Millington area today after work, I was stationed there at the former NAS Memphis as an Instructor from 91-94 so I'm familiar with the area. That would put me at about the same commute distance as I had at my last job but not as bad as my Quantico to DC commute was. I imagine someone more local may chime in, but the drive between Memphis and Millington (on Danny Thomas/51) used to be pretty sketchy if that would be your normal commute. |
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Posted: 7/12/2016 11:42:06 PM EDT
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I imagine someone more local may chime in, but the drive between Memphis and Millington (on Danny Thomas/51) used to be pretty sketchy if that would be your normal commute. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm looking at some houses in the Millington area today after work, I was stationed there at the former NAS Memphis as an Instructor from 91-94 so I'm familiar with the area. That would put me at about the same commute distance as I had at my last job but not as bad as my Quantico to DC commute was. I imagine someone more local may chime in, but the drive between Memphis and Millington (on Danny Thomas/51) used to be pretty sketchy if that would be your normal commute. Considering I have to be at work at either 0600 or 1800 I'll miss most commuters. Like I said it can't be as bad as the I-95 commute from Quantico to DC, I-95/I-495 Richmond to DC "I HATE the Wait". Now here's an interesting bit of information, the house in Atoka that my wife & I had built in 91 and sold in 94 when we transferred to Beaufort SC is for sale. I'm going to look at it Thursday and I haven't told the agent I was the original owner. If I can get it for the right price I may just buy it, I drew up the plans and supervised its construction so I know what I'd be getting. |
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Posted: 7/20/2016 5:14:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Considering I have to be at work at either 0600 or 1800 I'll miss most commuters. Like I said it can't be as bad as the I-95 commute from Quantico to DC, I-95/I-495 Richmond to DC "I HATE the Wait". Now here's an interesting bit of information, the house in Atoka that my wife & I had built in 91 and sold in 94 when we transferred to Beaufort SC is for sale. I'm going to look at it Thursday and I haven't told the agent I was the original owner. If I can get it for the right price I may just buy it, I drew up the plans and supervised its construction so I know what I'd be getting. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I'm looking at some houses in the Millington area today after work, I was stationed there at the former NAS Memphis as an Instructor from 91-94 so I'm familiar with the area. That would put me at about the same commute distance as I had at my last job but not as bad as my Quantico to DC commute was. I imagine someone more local may chime in, but the drive between Memphis and Millington (on Danny Thomas/51) used to be pretty sketchy if that would be your normal commute. Considering I have to be at work at either 0600 or 1800 I'll miss most commuters. Like I said it can't be as bad as the I-95 commute from Quantico to DC, I-95/I-495 Richmond to DC "I HATE the Wait". Now here's an interesting bit of information, the house in Atoka that my wife & I had built in 91 and sold in 94 when we transferred to Beaufort SC is for sale. I'm going to look at it Thursday and I haven't told the agent I was the original owner. If I can get it for the right price I may just buy it, I drew up the plans and supervised its construction so I know what I'd be getting. Went to Memphis State in the late 80s. Had my car broken into 3 times. I hear Memphis has really gone downhill since then. |
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Posted: 7/20/2016 5:18:54 PM EDT
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Considering I have to be at work at either 0600 or 1800 I'll miss most commuters. Like I said it can't be as bad as the I-95 commute from Quantico to DC, I-95/I-495 Richmond to DC "I HATE the Wait". Now here's an interesting bit of information, the house in Atoka that my wife & I had built in 91 and sold in 94 when we transferred to Beaufort SC is for sale. I'm going to look at it Thursday and I haven't told the agent I was the original owner. If I can get it for the right price I may just buy it, I drew up the plans and supervised its construction so I know what I'd be getting. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm looking at some houses in the Millington area today after work, I was stationed there at the former NAS Memphis as an Instructor from 91-94 so I'm familiar with the area. That would put me at about the same commute distance as I had at my last job but not as bad as my Quantico to DC commute was. I imagine someone more local may chime in, but the drive between Memphis and Millington (on Danny Thomas/51) used to be pretty sketchy if that would be your normal commute. Considering I have to be at work at either 0600 or 1800 I'll miss most commuters. Like I said it can't be as bad as the I-95 commute from Quantico to DC, I-95/I-495 Richmond to DC "I HATE the Wait". Now here's an interesting bit of information, the house in Atoka that my wife & I had built in 91 and sold in 94 when we transferred to Beaufort SC is for sale. I'm going to look at it Thursday and I haven't told the agent I was the original owner. If I can get it for the right price I may just buy it, I drew up the plans and supervised its construction so I know what I'd be getting. Same price as it sold for in 94? 
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Posted: 7/20/2016 7:46:05 PM EDT
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Considering I have to be at work at either 0600 or 1800 I'll miss most commuters. Like I said it can't be as bad as the I-95 commute from Quantico to DC, I-95/I-495 Richmond to DC "I HATE the Wait". Now here's an interesting bit of information, the house in Atoka that my wife & I had built in 91 and sold in 94 when we transferred to Beaufort SC is for sale. I'm going to look at it Thursday and I haven't told the agent I was the original owner. If I can get it for the right price I may just buy it, I drew up the plans and supervised its construction so I know what I'd be getting. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm looking at some houses in the Millington area today after work, I was stationed there at the former NAS Memphis as an Instructor from 91-94 so I'm familiar with the area. That would put me at about the same commute distance as I had at my last job but not as bad as my Quantico to DC commute was. I imagine someone more local may chime in, but the drive between Memphis and Millington (on Danny Thomas/51) used to be pretty sketchy if that would be your normal commute. Considering I have to be at work at either 0600 or 1800 I'll miss most commuters. Like I said it can't be as bad as the I-95 commute from Quantico to DC, I-95/I-495 Richmond to DC "I HATE the Wait". Now here's an interesting bit of information, the house in Atoka that my wife & I had built in 91 and sold in 94 when we transferred to Beaufort SC is for sale. I'm going to look at it Thursday and I haven't told the agent I was the original owner. If I can get it for the right price I may just buy it, I drew up the plans and supervised its construction so I know what I'd be getting. That would be awesome! |
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Posted: 7/20/2016 11:28:42 PM EDT
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Went to Memphis State in the late 80s. Had my car broken into 3 times. I hear Memphis has really gone downhill since then. That sounds about right |
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Posted: 7/21/2016 10:39:40 AM EDT
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Same price as it sold for in 94?
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I'm looking at some houses in the Millington area today after work, I was stationed there at the former NAS Memphis as an Instructor from 91-94 so I'm familiar with the area. That would put me at about the same commute distance as I had at my last job but not as bad as my Quantico to DC commute was. I imagine someone more local may chime in, but the drive between Memphis and Millington (on Danny Thomas/51) used to be pretty sketchy if that would be your normal commute. Considering I have to be at work at either 0600 or 1800 I'll miss most commuters. Like I said it can't be as bad as the I-95 commute from Quantico to DC, I-95/I-495 Richmond to DC "I HATE the Wait". Now here's an interesting bit of information, the house in Atoka that my wife & I had built in 91 and sold in 94 when we transferred to Beaufort SC is for sale. I'm going to look at it Thursday and I haven't told the agent I was the original owner. If I can get it for the right price I may just buy it, I drew up the plans and supervised its construction so I know what I'd be getting. Same price as it sold for in 94?
No, sold for $67.5k in 94 current asking price $119k, unfortunaltly it went under contract before I got a chance to look at it. 
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Posted: 7/21/2016 10:47:32 AM EDT
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Went to Memphis State in the late 80s. Had my car broken into 3 times. I hear Memphis has really gone downhill since then. That sounds about right My maintenace manager lives in Memphis and says his house has only been broke into twice.
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Posted: 7/21/2016 11:10:23 AM EDT
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My maintenace manager lives in Memphis and says his house has only been broke into twice. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Went to Memphis State in the late 80s. Had my car broken into 3 times. I hear Memphis has really gone downhill since then. That sounds about right My maintenace manager lives in Memphis and says his house has only been broke into twice. Never had a house broken into, but multiple cars broken into |
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Posted: 8/1/2016 8:13:39 PM EDT
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Got a contract on a house in Atoka, hopefully will be able to close in 30 days.
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Posted: 8/2/2016 2:42:10 AM EDT
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Welcome to the Memphis (area) team! |
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Posted: 8/8/2016 7:44:19 PM EDT
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While waiting for the house to close (insert continuous loop of Jeopardy) I'm discovering I hate hotels, don't care if it's the Days Inn or the Residence Inn they all suck after awhile, at least I'm only working four 10's and I go home on the weekends. I should stop belly aching and count my blessings that I'm still employed.
I've also noticed that some hotels in the Memphis/Southaven area do not have FNC, now how's a right winger gun nut supposed to get his propaganda for the day? A bored Old Marine 
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Posted: 8/9/2016 7:43:12 PM EDT
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Moved into the cube farm, got a second security access badge and parking at work today, getting anchored to "901" a little more each day. My hat's off to the rent-a-cop my company had on entry post today, wouldn't let me in without escort or proper access credentials. I wouldn't expect less of him after I found out he's a fellow Marine and he had a M&P 40 on his hip as a deterrent too.
Feeding more paperwork to mortgage company now with a closing date. The saga continues......................... Hank, if you want I'll come over and clean some guns to avoid hotel boredom. |
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Posted: 8/9/2016 7:46:13 PM EDT
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Fresh back in Memphis and already selling your services. I like it.
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Posted: 8/9/2016 7:53:51 PM EDT
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We all should get together some night.
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Posted: 8/9/2016 9:10:07 PM EDT
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This! Central BBQ on Summer has a big main room or the "bar" side, served with good brews.
Don't get Jerky Boy or HermanSnerd or Inzane or Pappy or Lil Bastard involved. They just bring goats and handshakes. |
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Posted: 8/9/2016 9:16:11 PM EDT
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I'm in.
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Posted: 8/9/2016 9:26:46 PM EDT
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Fresh back in Memphis and already selling your services. I like it. That'll all end when I get my house settled. |
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Posted: 8/9/2016 10:51:44 PM EDT
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This! Central BBQ on Summer has a big main room or the "bar" side, served with good brews. Don't get Jerky Boy or HermanSnerd or Inzane or Pappy or Lil Bastard involved. They just bring goats and handshakes. Just because the goat didn't like you doesn't mean that you have to be mean like that. |
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