Why do you love Tennessee?

[Regina Malone]

Beautiful pics mbmouse! This is a great state to be in and raise kids. The people are caring. I love the change of seasons. I'm so glad to be back home.

[Zera]

I'm sure I'll love Tennessee once I'm in it

[unique as you & more]

Originally Posted by happyhorseranch

Hi there!

We are considering moving to Tennessee. Could some Tennesseans give us some reasons about why they love their state?
Thanks!

The Happy Horse Ranch

well i love tennessee because the life style and the country living and the friendly hospitality, i lived there for 24 yrs and now i live in north carolina and the day i get a chance to move back i headed t the hills. there is better lving better schools and alot of things to do and alot to see.

[jabogitlu]

I was pretty far in WNC yesterday (McDowell & Asheville) and it was great when I finally crossed 26 back into Unicoi. Ahhh, to be home in TN.

[Tenndreams08]

Hi Everyone,
How is everyone doing? We just returned from another trip down to beautiful Tenn. Every time we go I love it more and more. We took a drive into the mountains and got to see a bear which was pretty cool, my husband got to see the caverns for the first time in his life and we just drove around and enjoyed the scenery. While we were down there we found a property and put a bid in on it and are now waiting to hear if it was accepted or not....so we may be moving down within the next few months if everything goes well. And I just want to say to the people who already live in this great place, we're coming to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you, the peacefulness of the area, the friendliness of the people and we wish to blend in as though we've been there our entire lives, we wish not to change anything but to relish in the beauty that nature has bestowed upon this terrific state.
I think it's wonderful to have a forum like this that people can share their opinions of their home state or state they've transplanted to or wish to transplant to, it's nice to hear all the different views of different areas and all the things to do.
Have a great night all.

[JMT]

Originally Posted by Tenndreams08

Hi Everyone,
How is everyone doing? We just returned from another trip down to beautiful Tenn. Every time we go I love it more and more. We took a drive into the mountains and got to see a bear which was pretty cool, my husband got to see the caverns for the first time in his life and we just drove around and enjoyed the scenery. While we were down there we found a property and put a bid in on it and are now waiting to hear if it was accepted or not....so we may be moving down within the next few months if everything goes well. And I just want to say to the people who already live in this great place, we're coming to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you, the peacefulness of the area, the friendliness of the people and we wish to blend in as though we've been there our entire lives, we wish not to change anything but to relish in the beauty that nature has bestowed upon this terrific state.
I think it's wonderful to have a forum like this that people can share their opinions of their home state or state they've transplanted to or wish to transplant to, it's nice to hear all the different views of different areas and all the things to do.
Have a great night all.

What a wonderful post! I sure hope you're able to buy the property you want. Where is it located? Be sure to keep us posted!

[fragments38]

You cannot go wrong living in Tennessee. This state is so wonderful, and so diverse.

As you move across the state you find new areas, lifestyles, landforms, and southern treasures that enchant and inspire visitors.

In the river delta of West Tennessee you find the fine city of Memphis, which is rich in heritage, culture and history. It was in this city that rock and roll music was born... in fact it was the home to Elvis Presley and many other famous names in music. Today you can still tour Elvis' home, Graceland.

The Memphis Zoo is a highly noted zoo in America, and adds to the wonderful tourism of Memphis. You can also find yourself at Mud Island River Park, touring beal street, or having some fine barbeque ribs at Leonard's.

From Memphis headed East, you start seeing hills once you pass Jackson. The hills lead you a couple hours east into the country music capital of the world... Nashville. Music City (Nashville) is home to the country music business, as well as the Christian music business and many other businesses of music. Great things to do in this city are visit the opry, or experience the country music heritage of Nashville on Broadway or 2nd avenue.

Every night in Nashville you find music artists and bands performing pure music in all the clubs across the fine city.

Just south of Nashville is booming Coolsprings, one of the finest suburban areas in the South. Williamson county being the wealthiest county in TN, is also one of the wealthiest counties in the US. It is a fine place to visit... including the restaraunts and shopping venues of Coolsprings, and the enchanthing history of downtown Franklin.

If you go even further south into South-Central Tennessee, you find lucious tree-covered hills, state parks, lakes, and cities like Fayetteville or Lawrenceburg, where you can discover small town southern living.

East of south central Tennessee is a city known for tourism... Chattanooga. Many people visit Chatanooga each year to discover the Tennessee Aquarium... the heights of Rock City, and the depths of Ruby Falls.

North of Chattanooga, you find beautiful East Tennessee, with its flag city being Knoxville. Just outside of Knoxville in Pigeon Forge you will find many show theatres, dining and shopping locations, and nearby is Dollywood, Tennessee's most famous amusement park.

East Tennessee is marvelous... with high mountains, wonderful natural settings in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, fine camping and hiking, and charming town life in the resort town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. In Gatlinburg you find many tourist attractions, and the enchantment and charm of the Great Smokey Mountains on every street corner.

With this wide range of diverse landforms, rich history, promising industry, and memorable locations, you absolutely cannot go wrong living in Tennessee. It is a great place to visit, a wonderful place to live, and an important place to cheerish and respect.

Here are some pictures of Tennessee highlights I found on the web.

The exciting city of Memphis:
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The musical city of Nashville:
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The breathtaking mountains of East Tennessee:
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The quaint charm of Chatanooga:
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So hopefully what I've said has pursuaded you to give this fine state a chance. You won't regret it!

[Tenndreams08]

Hello...JMT, the property we found is in Greeneville. We are still waiting to hear if they have accepted our offer as of yet but our fingers are crossed and we are waiting as patient as possible. We so look forward to moving to the fine state of Tenn. for all the reasons everyone has posted and many more.

I will keep ya posted to the outcome of our house hunting. Thanks everyone for being so supportive and friendly, it's appreaciated more then you know.

[fallfanatic]

fragments38....
What a great, informative post, and beautiful pictures. Thanks!!

tennesseedreams08....I loved your post also. I wish you the very best and hope you get very good news real soon.... Fingers crossed here for ya.

regina malone....Welcome home!!

unique as you & more....Hope you are able to come home to TN. soon!!

zera....you're gonna have to come and visit and see for yourself if you love it as much as we do. I personally don't think anyone can go wrong chosing Tennessee to call home. But of course, everyone has their own idea of home, so you'll have to come see if it's perfect for you.