Every state, every city, every family has a strange and irrational obsession. Maybe your Aunt Marge can’t get enough Diet Coke in the morning, or your best friend Andy cheers for the worst team in the league while noshing on fried pickles. An obsession, a strange love – it’s just a part of life. It adds a bit of spice and gives the world something quirky to pivot on. Here in Tennessee, these eleven obsessions rule from one side of the state to the other. Leave your own in the comments below!

11. We have no issue dressing in the color orange.
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In fact, we'd prefer it.
10. We'll forever be in love with the sound of our Memphis blues.
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It's a Tennessee classic, and we can't help but have a bit of pride caught up in our musicians.
9. It's also a joy to celebrate our Nashville dreamers.
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It's the Hollywood of the south, and we don't mind tossing a few dollars in their Stetson.
8. You'll never find us snubbing a biscuit.
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They're perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner so there's no reason to cut your carbs en-route to the Volunteer State.
7. Family.
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Yes - we're obsessed with family. They mean the world and are our heart, no matter how crazy they get.

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6. Have you been to the RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival?!
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Located in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, this quirky little festival makes our hearts feel all sorts of good.
5. That goes for our Historic Jonesborough Days, too.
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It's a historic step back in time and it takes place in Tennessee's oldest town - it really doesn't get better than our own state history and our people.
4. Our salt and pepper shaker obsession is real…
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Especially in Gatlinburg, where you can visit the Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum to see more than 20,000 sets on display.
3. We love our ducks!
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At the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, of course. They're lead out in a parade on the daily, and treated extremely well
2. Tennessee is completely in love with our caves.
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We use them for everything from a low-key hike to a concert hall.
1. We speak for everyone - not just Nashville - when we say we LOVE the Preds.
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The Nashville Predators have really brought their A-game the last couple of years, and it makes it al sorts of fun to pitch up at Bridgestone and cheer our boys home.

Did you know that this Tennessee bbq joint was named one of the best in the nation…? It’s pretty incredible, and you’re going to love it!

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