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Quality of Life

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9%

Below national average for cost of living
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18%

Below national average for housing costs
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#5

Lowest state debt per capita in the country
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140+

State parks and natural areas
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#1

Most-visited national park in the nation
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400+

Music venues
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31

National historic landmarks
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4

Professional sports teams (MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL)

Tennessee’s Got It All

No matter what you’re looking for in a future home, Tennessee delivers. From one-of-a-kind natural beauty to bustling cities that keep you entertained, to charming small towns, there’s a place for everyone in Tennessee. On top of it all, we consistently have a lower-than-average cost of living, low debt and a thriving economy that makes Tennessee one of the best places to live, work and grow.

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Arts and Culture Amplified

Tennessee is the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll and country music, the home of the blues and the starting point of soul. But music is just the beginning. Tennessee now reigns as a hub of creative innovation, technology and performing arts.

A Symphony of Scenery

Tennessee is legendary for breathtaking landscapes, from lush forests and crystal-clear rivers to rolling hills and awe-inspiring mountain vistas. People come from all over the world to take advantage of our state’s abundant resources for fishing, hiking, boating, hunting, golfing, cycling, horseback riding, rock climbing and more.

Loud and Proud

Tennesseans show their colors at stadiums, racetracks, arenas and ballparks across the state. There’s no shortage of professional and collegiate teams to cheer on. We’ve got NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, NASCAR, IndyCar and the PGA, and 12 of our colleges and universities compete on the NCAA Division 1 level.

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