The property is definately in the county but there is a rule in the community saying something about shooting is prohibited, or something to the effect of. I carry there because I normally carry anyway, but there are also stray dogs, snakes in grandpas wood piles, and they have had a couple incidences where wild animals came very close to the house and bothered the pets. I mean we are in the woods for god sakes.
I'm a little suprised you say I can carry openly (with my valid AL conceal carry permit) in your state of TN.
Our main carry statute does not distinguish between, or even define, open or concealed carry. It is illegal, subject to "affirmative defenses" (not exemptions), to carry a firearm "...with the intent to go armed." However, we do recognize all out-of-state permits; and having a permit is one of those "defenses." This means that your permit gives you a "defense" to the charge of carrying "...with the intent to go armed." Hence, since neither open or concealed carry are defined or even mentioned in the main statute, both are legal if you have a proper "defense," such as the permit.
In case you're wondering why I made a big deal out of the "defenses" versus "exemptions," the difference is where the burden of proof lies. For example, in some other states, having a loaded handgun in your own home is an exception or exemption to the charge of unlawful possession of a weapon (sometimes "concealed" is added). In states with the exemption, you could (as I understand it) probably have the charges dismissed before trial by simply telling the judge that you possessed the weapon in your home and therefore apply under one of the exemptions. And, if it went to trial, the prosecution would have the burden of proving it is not your home. However, in Tennessee, having a loaded handgun in your home is a defense to the charge. This means that if a cop and D.A. in Tennessee really want to ruin your day, they can charge you with this statute, force you to raise the defense at trial, and prove your innocence (by a preponderance of the evidence) by providing evidence that it is your home. The same thing applies to the permit; it is a defense. I am not aware of any officers or D.A.'s who are currently doing this. However, it is possible.