In the last couple of years, the influx of people moving into Tennessee has increased an insane amount. Why? Well, we’ll show you. It’s not very hard to gather, though – this state is pretty freakin’ fantastic.

12) We host the, "Athens of the South"
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Our wonderful institutions of higher learning knocks Tennessee right to top notch when it comes to colleges and universities. Vanderbilt and UT, anyone?
11) Knoxville? Is rockin' it, according to Forbes
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Knoxville was ranked as one of the top ten best places to raise a family by Forbes. Nice work, east Tennessee!

10) Tennessee boasts a humid subtropical climate, which will keep you at the lake and make all of your vacation dreams come true! You. Could. LIVE HERE.

9) Low taxes are the way to go here in the south, and the state even boasts an annual tax-free weekend in August.

8) Our Cities Are Fantastic
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Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga. Top four. In the nation. (There's no bias here, obviously...)
7) Affordable Living
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Did you know that Tennessee sits squarely at 18.94% below the national average? Now you do.
6) And great for young families!
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Homes are affordable, the quality of education is fantastic, and the people are friendly. Bring those little ones on over!

5) Free community college for Tennessee high school graduates? Yeah. You heard us right.

4) If you’d rather send your kids to private schools, Brentwood and Franklin boast some of the best in the nation.

3) Four STUNNING Seasons
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Every one is more beautiful than the last.
2) Beautiful Vistas
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The Great Smoky Mountains, the rivers of Chattanooga, the Cumberland Plateau. Everything, every place, is stunning in this state.
1) Nashville Named The, "It City"
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The New York Times named Music City the place to be - are you here yet?

Are you ready to call the movers just yet? Because WE for sure are! Tennesseans, let everyone know why people should move here! Why do you love your state? Let us know in the comments below!

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