Why North East Tennessee is a Safe Place to Live If you are planning on making that move to North East Tennessee, one of the things that you are probably the most concerned with is whether or not this area is a safe place to live. Well, you will be able to feel rest assured to know that it is. Here, we will take a much closer look at some of the reasons why North East Tennessee is such a safe place to live. Hopefully, after reading about how safe it is to live here, you will have decided whether or not deciding to make a move to this area of Tennessee is the right choice for you. One of the main reasons that North East Tennessee is a very safe place to live is because it is not an overly populated area. In fact, as of 2004, there were only 5,822 people who lived in Erwin Tennessee. This is a lot less people than most towns could possibly say that they have living in a particular area of town. This makes it an excellent choice for people who not only want to be able to feel safe where they live, but who also love and enjoy having an adequate amount of privacy. Another thing which will probably be reassuring for you to know is the fact that they are not very many violent crimes that take place in North East Tennessee. During 2004, with Erwin Tennessee's population of 5,822 people, there were only 6 violent crimes. What this means is that there was about one violent crime for every one thousand people who lived in Erwin. This remarkably low, in comparison to a lot of other areas. So, as you can see, you feel reassured that violent crimes do not often occur in North East Tennessee. Last, but certainly not least, one of the main reasons that some people credit North East Tennessee for being so safe is due to the fact that it is so peaceful. Some of the wonderful outdoorsy attractions which can be found in or around Erwin Tennessee, which include Cherokee Adventures and Cherokee National Forest, nature and serenity are things which most people who live in this area enjoy a whole lot. As you can see, there are many reasons why North East Tennessee- specifically Erwin- are a very safe place to live. If one of the main reasons that you have not yet made your final decision about moving here is because you feel that it might not be safe, you can certainly think again. E-mail: scott@scottforrealestate.com