Here Are The 8 Best Places To Live In Tennessee… And Why

Tennessee is consistently ranked among some of the best states in the nation. Why? The people are kind, the landscape is stunning and the cost of living is nice and low. That being said, we thought we'd scour the known world to figure out where exactly IN the state you should pitch your tent. We know everyone is proud of where they live and obviously your hometown is the best, but calm your inner child and take a look at what the rest of the nation has deemed solid. You'll learn something new - promise.

8) Brentwood

This Nashville suburb is for those of the higher income bracket, but great private schools and the low crime rate make this Davidson County city a diamond in the rough.

7) Franklin

Williamson County is represented to a T with darling Franklin, TN. Great schools, safe streets and an LOW unemployment rate have gotten the city recognized by US News.

6) Germantown

The income is great, the rent is perfect and the crime rate is pretty much nonexistent. Germantown has it pretty much made, if you ask us.

5) Nolensville

The rent is low and the crime rate sits at EIGHTY-ONE percent below the state average. It's small and and the city history can be traced all the way back to the 1700's.

4) Oakland

This Memphis suburb is consistently ranked as a top Tennessee spot for young families. The unemployment rate bottoms out at just over four percent and the small city is one of the safest in the area.

3) Seymour

Listed by BestPlaces.Net, Seymour and it's small town vibe plus East Tennessee beauty is perfect for raising those little ones. Knoxville isn't too far either, if you need a bit of the big city!

2) Spring Hill

90% of high school students graduate with a diploma in sweet little Spring Hill. One of the fastest growing cities in the state, the city sits right on the edge of ritzy Williamson County.

1) Signal Mountain

Located just northeast of hefty Chattanooga, Signal Mountains is a small town suburb with some HUGE views. With opportunities for great public schooling for the kiddos and God's great earth surrounding the whole of it, you simply don't miss out in Signal Mountain. The crime rate is significantly low as well, making Signal Mountain the second safest city in the whole state.

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