Posted in Tennessee May 30, 2015 by

15 Things Tennessee Needs RIGHT NOW – Before It’s Too Late

Tennessee is a pretty awesome state in itself, but we aren’t too proud to say we could use a couple of upgrades. Take a look at what we thought would blast the state through from awesome to pretty fan-freakin-tastic. What do you think?

15) A beach. A beach would be nice.
Luke Ma / Flickr
14) Main roads that don't feel like backroads.
Jason Thien / Flickr
We love them both for their purposes - they don't need to be the same.
13) Bugs that aren't the size of Chattanooga.
Joel Kramer / Flickr
One word: TERRIFYING.
12) A statewide holiday for CMA Fest - OH the tourists!
Larry Darling / Flickr
It's a festival that never ends. Ever.
11) Some more country in our cities
OliBac
Out-of-state folks are trying to make some changes, but Tennesseans stand strong.
9) We'd like people to stop moving here - we're full.
James Cridland / Flickr
Did you know that on average 4,000 new people move to Nashville every month?
10) And while you're at it? Stop raging about Nashville! Have you been to Knoxville, Chattanooga? C'mon now.
Jason Mrachina / Flickr
8) A dehumidifier - for the whole state.
Guian Bolisay / Flickr
7) An Ikea closer to EVERYONE than Memphis.
kaktuslampan / Flickr
Really, Ikea? You chose MEMPHIS?!
6) In-N-Out, because all states should have it. Just sayin'
Brian Ambrozy / Flickr
5) Zero-calorie mac 'n cheese
Steven Deplo / Flickr
And zero calorie butter, fried chicken, and banana cream pie while you're at it.
4) Better chain stores - we just BARELY got H&M and Madewell. Time for an upgrade!
Maegan Tintari / Flickr
3) Snowplows for the two days a year it snows and shuts down the entire state. Thanks.
Jeroen Kransen / Flickr
2) More tourists! Just kidding no. We don't mean that.
The DLC / Flickr
1) A new reputation: Tennessee is one of the most dynamic, solidly traditional and successful states out there. We don't just have potential: we ARE potential.
Meghan Kraft

What do you think your favorite state needs? Or do you find it perfect just the way it is? Let us know in the comments below!