For all the people that live in Tennessee, you know how great your home state is. Unfortunately, that’s not true for those around the nation. Here are 11 concrete reasons why Tennessee is the best state ever – take a look.
- No income tax.
Pinchenettes / Flickr We don’t think there’s much of an explanation for this one - who wouldn’t want a lack of income tax? C’mon now.
- The stunning scenery.
Michael Paulson / Flickr East Tennessee is gorgeous, and the entire state is rife with natural areas that will leave your jaw on the floor.
- Which means there are SCADS of outdoor activities.
Miguel Veiria / Flickr Hiking, kayaking, camping - you name it? Tennessee has it.
- Work snow days are a legit thing.
jay joslin / Flickr Because people can’t deal with weather - that’s a for sure.
- The Tennessee music scene is a beautiful thing.
Jason Mrachina / Flickr With Nashville and Memphis leading the charge with music these days, you can’t get past the great talent in Tennessee.
- Celebrities are a part of daily life.
Larry Darling / Flickr We don’t bother them, they don’t bother us. Normal people that just happen to have lots of money are still just that - normal people.
- Tennessee is leading the country with their coffee culture.
Sean Davis / Flickr Nashville is to blame for this - Music City and their resident hipsters.
- Nashville is considered one of the best places for young professionals.
Thomas Hawk / Flickr Also known as the “It” City of 2013, thanks to the New York Times.
- Low cost-of-living.
Brent Moore / Flickr Yep. Can’t argue with that.
- The hub for wildly successful corporations.
Michael Brown / Flickr Such as FedEx, Nissan, HCA - you get the gist.
- Tennessee is on the cutting edge of medical research.
Mirsasha / Flickr We have Vanderbilt and St. Judes, plus a ton of other medical facilities that work hard to push the envelope when it comes to future cures.
Convinced that Tennessee is wildly underrated? Let us know in the comments below!
Pinchenettes / Flickr
We don’t think there’s much of an explanation for this one - who wouldn’t want a lack of income tax? C’mon now.
Michael Paulson / Flickr
East Tennessee is gorgeous, and the entire state is rife with natural areas that will leave your jaw on the floor.
Miguel Veiria / Flickr
Hiking, kayaking, camping - you name it? Tennessee has it.
jay joslin / Flickr
Because people can’t deal with weather - that’s a for sure.
Jason Mrachina / Flickr
With Nashville and Memphis leading the charge with music these days, you can’t get past the great talent in Tennessee.
Larry Darling / Flickr
We don’t bother them, they don’t bother us. Normal people that just happen to have lots of money are still just that - normal people.
Sean Davis / Flickr
Nashville is to blame for this - Music City and their resident hipsters.
Thomas Hawk / Flickr
Also known as the “It” City of 2013, thanks to the New York Times.
Brent Moore / Flickr
Yep. Can’t argue with that.
Michael Brown / Flickr
Such as FedEx, Nissan, HCA - you get the gist.
Mirsasha / Flickr
We have Vanderbilt and St. Judes, plus a ton of other medical facilities that work hard to push the envelope when it comes to future cures.
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