Ringgold is a compact, affordable town surrounded by woods with small‑town charm and active local efforts to revitalize downtown and reduce crime — a calm, friendly place to recharge between multi‑week assignments and build relationships with residents.
For weekends and bigger‑city needs, Shreveport is an easy ~35–40 mile drive for regional hospitals, restaurants, live music and an airport, and Ruston (about 50–55 miles) brings a lively college‑town arts and dining scene, so you won’t feel stuck.