Welcome, Crewpilot. I saw on another site that you did a recent hike in the Smokies.
One hike I've been wanting to do is the 4-C's Trail in Crockett Natl Forest. Around Austin is the Goodwater Trail in Georgetown. The LST would be good to keep yourself in shape on weekends since you're so close. Do you have any time off from your job at spring break time?