Nights in the high 20s to low 30s with an unpleasant amount of rain and even a coating of snow. 
We are scoring realtor pages and hiding as in the warm with the occasional musing that we might not have had a clear mental picture of Tennessee in the winter. Over a day or so clouds clear and with bright sun this kind of winter feels about right.
With some guidance from friends who moved here a couple years ago, we enlist the help of a realtor and get started with loan pre-approval. By the 12th we have our approval and first house tour on Friday. It is likely not “the one” but it is exciting to get started.