Seems that you are in the middle of .... nowhere. Guess this thread is about to being as close as you can find. Chattanooga is about the same distance to Nashville from your local.
The good thing is, this thread stays mostly active.
We're north of Nashville near the KY state line.
Check out the coop plans and project on the forums here. Get a few ideas up front. Remember to have a strong coop that is easy to clean out and protects the birds. That's easier said than done. Look around for spare/scrap wood from industries. Pallets, crates, contruction sites usually are a good source. Free wood really helps. Our local Lowes has a FREE scrap wood bin out back to pick through. If I find a few good pieces, I snag them for future projects.