In the last couple of years, the number of folks who have moved to Tennessee has skyrocketed, to the excitement of some and the chagrin of others (those real estate prices!). Since our state has managed to become one of the best spots for newbies in the nation – not that we’re super surprised – we decided to put together a few questions you should ask before putting your house on the market. This is the ultimate test, folks.
- Are you ready for the humidity?
Jenny Downing - Flickr Summer can get a bit rough, so make sure you’re ready to experience something new.
- Do you know how to drive in the snow…?
Andi Campbell Jones - Flickr If you do, please move here. And teach everyone else.
- We have no state income tax - can you deal with that?
Chris Potter - Flickr Shouldn’t be too hard.
- Are your kids planning on attending college?
mer chau - Flickr Our community college is currently free for students who graduate from a Tennessee high school, and there’s opportunity for qualifiable expansion in the future.
- Do you want a job?
Peter Miller - Flickr Tennessee has experienced a solid influx in job opportunities over the last couple of years, with a huge emphasis on Nashville and Memphis.
- Are you an artist?
Thomas Hawk - Flickr Whether you’re a writer or a musician, plenty of artists have made their way in the Volunteer State.
- You should really ask yourself - do I LOVE bbq?
Thomas Hawk - Flickr Because it’s pretty much a religion out here and you may have a tough time if you cross state lines without a true affection for this southern delicacy.
- Do I love all four seasons?
idintify media - Flickr Tennessee boasts a pretty amazing handful of seasons, and we think they’re completely stunning. Whether you love autumn colors or springtime flowers, Tennessee has ’em.
- Can I deal with traffic?
Sean Macentree - Flickr Especially in Nashville, Knoxville and Memphis (love you, Chattanooga!), you may find yourself in some bumper-to-bumper traffic. It’s not all wide open spaces, but if you’re looking to drive fast and hard you may want to stick to the country.
- Am I a history buff?
geofotousa - Flickr Tennessee is steeped in history, and our glut of historic tours and museums make for a beautiful experience.
- Do I like Jack Daniel’s?
55laney65 - Flickr If you don’t, you should probably just leave. Or lie.
If you’re still looking to experience the heart of our great state, you should probably check out some of the greatest day trips in Tennessee.
Jenny Downing - Flickr
Summer can get a bit rough, so make sure you’re ready to experience something new.
Andi Campbell Jones - Flickr
If you do, please move here. And teach everyone else.
Chris Potter - Flickr
Shouldn’t be too hard.
mer chau - Flickr
Our community college is currently free for students who graduate from a Tennessee high school, and there’s opportunity for qualifiable expansion in the future.
Peter Miller - Flickr
Tennessee has experienced a solid influx in job opportunities over the last couple of years, with a huge emphasis on Nashville and Memphis.
Thomas Hawk - Flickr
Whether you’re a writer or a musician, plenty of artists have made their way in the Volunteer State.
Because it’s pretty much a religion out here and you may have a tough time if you cross state lines without a true affection for this southern delicacy.
idintify media - Flickr
Tennessee boasts a pretty amazing handful of seasons, and we think they’re completely stunning. Whether you love autumn colors or springtime flowers, Tennessee has ’em.
Sean Macentree - Flickr
Especially in Nashville, Knoxville and Memphis (love you, Chattanooga!), you may find yourself in some bumper-to-bumper traffic. It’s not all wide open spaces, but if you’re looking to drive fast and hard you may want to stick to the country.
geofotousa - Flickr
Tennessee is steeped in history, and our glut of historic tours and museums make for a beautiful experience.
55laney65 - Flickr
If you don’t, you should probably just leave. Or lie.
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