Finding ‘the one’ is a dream for pretty much everyone – there’s something so sweet about the magic of dating, something wonderful in the idea of potential. Tennessee is a place of romance, from the thousands of weddings that take place in Gatlinburg to the subtle class of Music City, you’re going to find someone to sweep you off your feet. But, if you’re looking? You may as well figure out what you’re going to encounter.

  1. An Adventurous Soul

Kevin Dooley / Flickr Tennesseans are adventurous, so you’re sure to find yourself stretching that comfort zone.

  1. Expect to chat for AGES

Rodrigo Paredes / Flickr When two smart and dynamic people meet, you’re sure to find something to talk about ’til that moon rises high.

  1. You’ll have fun no matter where you go

Geoffrey Chandler / Flickr Tennesseans are spontaneous and love a good story, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.

  1. The food will be GREAT

Wally Gobetz / Flickr Southern comfort food? We’ll take it.

  1. Get ready to laugh

Mark Evans / Flickr Because southerners are hysterically funny.

  1. Get ready to tell some great stories

Gareth Williams / Flickr Tennessee is widely varied in landscape and people groups, so there are a ton of people with a lot of great stories to tell.

  1. Family first

Skye D. / Flickr Families are important down here, so expect to fall in love with Mama.

  1. The men will be chivalrous

Courtney Carmody / Flickr Expect opened doors and phone calls, ma’am.

  1. The women will stand by their men

Kevin Dooley / Flickr Invest enough time in a good Tennessee woman, and she’ll stand by her man - as the song goes.

  1. Get ready to fall in love

Vladimir Pustovit / Flickr There’s nothing more magical than a farm boy and a small town girl, making their way in this crazy world.

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Kevin Dooley / Flickr

Tennesseans are adventurous, so you’re sure to find yourself stretching that comfort zone.

Rodrigo Paredes / Flickr

When two smart and dynamic people meet, you’re sure to find something to talk about ’til that moon rises high.

Geoffrey Chandler / Flickr

Tennesseans are spontaneous and love a good story, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Wally Gobetz / Flickr

Southern comfort food? We’ll take it.

Mark Evans / Flickr

Because southerners are hysterically funny.

Gareth Williams / Flickr

Tennessee is widely varied in landscape and people groups, so there are a ton of people with a lot of great stories to tell.

Skye D. / Flickr

Families are important down here, so expect to fall in love with Mama.

Courtney Carmody / Flickr

Expect opened doors and phone calls, ma’am.

Invest enough time in a good Tennessee woman, and she’ll stand by her man - as the song goes.

Vladimir Pustovit / Flickr

There’s nothing more magical than a farm boy and a small town girl, making their way in this crazy world.

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