Here Are The 7 Most Dangerous Towns In Tennessee To Live In

Tennessee is all sorts of stunning and wonderful, but, unfortunately, no place is absolutely perfect. Even this gorgeous place has a couple of rough spots that may twinge a bit more than others late at night. Based on stats from our friends at RoadSnacks, we've found the most dangerous places in Tennessee that will have you locking your doors. Which is a safe practice anyway....? So we're going to say that you aren't at a loss. Don't write these little places off too quickly, though! You just might miss a gem that is best visited during the day. Which small towns in Tennessee do you think should be on the list?

1) ​​Memphis

Aw, buddy. You're the belle of the ball - but it's the wrong occassion.

2) Dyersburg

Ah, ​​

3) Chattanooga

​​Chattanooga consistently ranks among the highest crime rates in Tennessee, and it's movin' on up: its position last year was #5.

4) Newport

We're in love with the downtown and ​​unique accommodations, but not the crime rate. In 2020, residents had a 1 in 20 chance of their property being stolen or vandalized, averaging about one car theft per week.

5) Covington

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6) Athens

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7) Savannah

Sweet little ​​

Any favorites, thoughts? Suggestions? Let us know in the comments!