Posted in Tennessee April 21, 2016 by

15 Reasons Why My Heart Will Always Be In Tennessee

Here’s the thing: We are completely, irrevocably, wildly in love with Tennessee. Not only that, but we’ve gathered 15 reasons – paltry, compared to our love – why we’ve fostered such a deep adoration of this strip of land. We’re sure you’ll fall in love with it, too – with our mountains and valleys and fields of cotton. We love the ol’ Volunteer State like no other!

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15. We know how to to BBQ RIGHT.
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Whether you're in Memphis (BEST. EVER.), making your way through Music City or located in East Tennessee, you know how great we are at this.
14. And hot chicken.
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Plus, we started a national hot chicken phenomenon, beginning right in the heart of our own Music City.
13. Don't forget the biscuits!
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Yep. We do it well. From Loveless to your grandma's kitchen.
12. We have Bonnaroo in Manchester.
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It gives Coachella a run for its money every single year, and we're proud of it!
11. Our four seasons are incredible.
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Spectacular, really.
10. We give the world whiskey hope.
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In Jack Daniel's, the bestselling American whiskey in the world.
9. Bluebird Café has launched many a career.
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Quite a few greats began here, strumming a guitar as a budding country music aficionado.
8. Thank US for Little Debbie's.
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Oh yeah. Those cosmic brownie childhood memories of yours? Wouldn't exist without us.
7. Chattanooga has some of the prettiest bridges in the state.
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And the pedestrian bridge is consistently noted across news sites for its beauty and length.
6. We're a neighborly state - tied with Missouri.
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Tied with Missouri for most neighborly state, as a matter of fact.
5. Moonpies and RC Cola get their own FESTIVAL here.
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You need to check out Bell Buckle during the festival - seriously. It's killer.
4. We're a great state for the young and old alike.
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We have opportunity for everyone, from college grads to young families and those of you wonderful older folks who are looking for a bit of peace and quiet.
3. We boast Music City.
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Nashville has made quite a bit of news recently, and we're glad it's completely ours.
2. Grand Ole Opry, anyone?
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Cash, Cline and Haggard - what a legacy.
1. We have the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Speechless.

Why do YOU love ol’ Rocky Top? Leave your thoughts below!