I live in upstate SC and the weather is downright hot in the summer and this winter has been relatively mild although last winter was pretty cold with unusual amounts of snowfall for his area. The particular area I live in is considered rural and is mostly quiet. Some areas in the upstate particularly Spartanburg have high crime rates (I would never live there). Greenville is a larger city with a zoo, children's museum, art museum, large library and decent shopping.
We have low sales tax, low property taxes, and lower gas prices. The schools are not great which why I have chosen to homeschool! If I had the choice though I would like to live in TN for a while! I think it's beautiful and we love to vacation there!