Jamie Stitt
Assistant Commissioner, Business and Workforce Development
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243Common Search Terms
MAKE YOUR LIFE WHERE
YOU MAKE YOUR LIVING.
In Tennessee, we think the quality of life should be high and the cost of living should be low. No other state offers the lifestyle Tennessee provides. From the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains to the broad banks of the Mississippi, the Volunteer State spans three distinct regions, each with its own personality. You’ll have plenty of room to stretch your legs and plant your roots.
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10%
Below the cost of living national average
20.6%
Below national average for housing costs
#1
Lowest State Debt Per Capita In the Country
Tennessee is proud to promote
the company we keep
Tennessee – The Perfect Place to Do Business
Select cities from the list below to discover how far Tennessee cities are from key metropolitan areas in the U.S.
Straight Line Distance:
From:
To:
Knoxville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Memphis
TriCities
Charlotte
Washington D.C.
Chicago
Atlanta
New Orleans
OUR STATE OFFERS A COST OF LIVING WELL BELOW THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.
Tennessee boasts some of the lowest housing prices in the United States, and your dollar will stretch further here than almost anywhere else in the country. And there’s plenty here to amuse and entertain you, from our legendary music and arts to our stunning scenery to the endless options for outdoor recreation.
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130+
State parks and natural areas
#1
Most visited national park in the nation
30
National historic landmarks
explore certified sites
Make It Tennessee
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