Have you ever wondered where exactly Tennessee ranks out there in the big ol’ scheme of things? Well, no need to wonder any longer. We’ve found some pretty awesome stats that let you know just where this fantastic southern spot sits. Take a look!
- We’re the eighth best state in cuisine. That ain’t too shabby.
Glory Foods / Flickr Naturally. For our FANTASTIC southern fare, of course.
- We come in as the 17th richest state in the nation.
Eric Atkins / Flickr Because we know what we’re doing. A good head on a state will go a loooooooooooooong way.
- Welcome to the #23 best run state - in ALL generalities.
Brian Wolfe / Flickr We take ourselves seriously here - with good money practices and awesome opportunity for growth.
- We’re the #43 most likely state to survive a zombie apocalypse.
Scott Beale / Flickr Well. It looks like we need to get a little better on this side of things…
- We’re also #6 when it comes to lowest driving and lodging costs.
Thank You / Flickr It’s not hard to take an awesome road trip through the south if you’re coming through Tennessee.
- We get the #26 spot for best weather.
Arthur T. LaBar / Flickr Noice! Just get rid of the humidity and we’re in business!
- We are #28 in education!
Flixelpix David / Flickr Our private schools are off the charts, by the way. Smart folk down here!
- Lame - Tennessee is the bottom of the barrel in health. #45!
Dr. Abdullah Naser / Flickr Let’s get out to the gym, guys. That’s a pretty low rating…from all that great food!
- The Volunteer State comes in at #19 for businesses.
Katri Niemi / Flickr Killin’ it on the business front, as usual.
- Tennessee is the #8 best fiscal state in the nation.
Mike_tn / Flickr We’re great with money - what can we say?
- Nashville made the list of top fifteen cities in the nation!
Brent Moore / Flickr Um, naturally. Because Nashville is seriously the coolest. It City of 2013, too!
- We rank as the 35th best state for road trips.
Curtis and Eric / Flickr Tennessee is a neighborly little state, so you’re looking at LOTS of destinations from this sweet spot.
- Plus, we’re #14 in general - all things considered.
Olin Gilbert / Flickr Ask anyone that matters though, and we’re OBVIOUSLY number one. No question.
Any thoughts, fellow Tennesseans? We HAVE to know!
Glory Foods / Flickr
Naturally. For our FANTASTIC southern fare, of course.
Eric Atkins / Flickr
Because we know what we’re doing. A good head on a state will go a loooooooooooooong way.
Brian Wolfe / Flickr
We take ourselves seriously here - with good money practices and awesome opportunity for growth.
Scott Beale / Flickr
Well. It looks like we need to get a little better on this side of things…
Thank You / Flickr
It’s not hard to take an awesome road trip through the south if you’re coming through Tennessee.
Arthur T. LaBar / Flickr
Noice! Just get rid of the humidity and we’re in business!
Flixelpix David / Flickr
Our private schools are off the charts, by the way. Smart folk down here!
Dr. Abdullah Naser / Flickr
Let’s get out to the gym, guys. That’s a pretty low rating…from all that great food!
Katri Niemi / Flickr
Killin’ it on the business front, as usual.
Mike_tn / Flickr
We’re great with money - what can we say?
Brent Moore / Flickr
Um, naturally. Because Nashville is seriously the coolest. It City of 2013, too!
Curtis and Eric / Flickr
Tennessee is a neighborly little state, so you’re looking at LOTS of destinations from this sweet spot.
Olin Gilbert / Flickr
Ask anyone that matters though, and we’re OBVIOUSLY number one. No question.
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