How Moving to Southern Middle Tennessee Changed My Everyday Life
I used to live by my calendar.
Meetings stacked back-to-back. Weekends packed with errands. Entire months disappearing in a blur of deadlines and commutes.
When you’re in it, that kind of fast-paced life feels normal. Expected, even.
It took years of living that way — and a deep longing for something more — before I realized I didn’t want “busy” to be my default anymore.
I needed space.
I needed stillness.
I needed to slow down.
That’s what brought me to Southern Middle Tennessee — and it’s a change I’ll never regret.
Finding a Different Kind of Success
For most of my adult life, success meant working hard, living in a state of “hustle”, and climbing the ladder. From college in rural Virginia to a career in Washington, DC, I chased the version of success I thought I was supposed to want.
It wasn’t until I moved to Southern Middle TN that I realized there’s another kind of success: Living in a place where your mornings are slow, your community is strong, and your soul feels rested.
Success doesn’t have to be a corner office. Sometimes, it looks like sitting on your porch with a cup of coffee while your dogs chase each other across the yard. It looks like having land to explore, space to breathe, and neighbors who stop by just to say hello.
Southern Middle Tennessee gave me that — and it can give it to you too.
Why Slowing Down Feels So Natural Here
The lifestyle here feels like an exhale you didn’t know you were holding.
Endless Outdoor Adventures:
Hiking, paddle boarding, camping, hunting — nature is part of everyday life here.A True Sense of Community:
From farmers markets to Friday night lights, there’s always a reason to gather and connect.Simple, Intentional Living:
Life moves slower here, on purpose. There’s more time for porch swings, bonfires, home-cooked meals, and making memories that actually matter.Room to Dream Bigger:
Whether it’s starting a small farm, raising your kids with room to run, or simply creating a quieter life, Southern Middle Tennessee offers the space — physically and emotionally — to build a life you love.
Your Slow, Beautiful Life Awaits
If you’ve been feeling it too — that pull toward a simpler, more grounded way of living — I want you to know:
It’s possible.
You don’t have to keep waiting for “someday.”
You don’t have to trade dreams of land, peace, and family time for the chaos of busy city life.
Southern Middle Tennessee has a place for you. And I'd be honored to help you find it.
To get started on your journey to owning land in Southern Middle Tennessee, email me at Mattie@MattieNicholsonRealEstate.com or visit MattieNicholsonRealEstate.com. Let’s make your dream property a reality.