11 Phrases That Will Make You Swear Tennesseans Have Their Own Language

Every region of the country has its own dialect, its own quirky way of speaking. Tennessee, of course, is no different. We decided to speak with a couple of locals (I promise - no transplant speak here!), and their resounding response is echoed below - this is Tennessee, folks. Straight from the mouths of true southern souls, we've found 11 phrases or words that sound downright strange if you're anywhere else in the country. But if you're in the Volunteer State? You fit right in!

11. Suga'

Nope, it's not a baking ingredient! Suga' refers to a person, usually someone that's well loved or much younger than the speaker.

10. Moonshine

Ah, yes - moonshine. A fun term now, it once referred to the illegal alcohol locals made during temperance.

9. Bless Her Heart

Usually prefaces an insult, making it okay. Or does it...?

8. Hose Pipe

That's a garden hose, folks!

7. Sweet Tea

Sweet tea can be referred to simply as iced tea, as well. It's the only kind of tea there is in the south!

6. Crick

A creek! Fairly self-explanatory, but still fun and oh so different.

5. Buckle on the Bible Belt

A reference to Nashville's geographic location, smack dab in the middle of the southern Bible Belt.

4. Winder

The window!

3. Fixin'

You can use "fixin'" as a replacement for, "going to," or "will do."

2. God's Country

This would be our homeland: Tennessee. There's nothing prettier, there's nowhere better.

1. Skullbone

The tiny town of Skullbone may make folks think Tennesseans are being a bit dark, but no worries - we're just talking about a sweet little town.

PS: If you happen to be in Middle Tennessee this September, you won't want to miss the Nashville Taco Festival!