I've never hunted east Tennessee but my wife and I spend 2 weeks every year in the mountains. The Tenn. North Carolina border area
is some of the most beautiful and least populated area of the whole Appalachians. The Cherokee National Forest is over 650,000 acres
and comprises nearly the entire border. This is big time Plott Hound country. They use the same dogs to hunt both bear and hogs.
There are a few small mountain communities situated in and around the national forest. If you are considering living in Tenn., this area
would definitely be worth checking out. The recreational opportunities are huge in this area, not just hunting.
This is very true and Im not sure to many of these ol mountain boys use curs.