{"id":5627,"date":"2022-03-09T17:45:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T17:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/?p=5627"},"modified":"2024-10-29T20:56:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T20:56:34","slug":"moving-to-tennessee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving To Tennessee: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Moving_To_Tennessee_What_You_Need_to_Know\" title=\"Moving To Tennessee: What You Need to Know\">Moving To Tennessee: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Tennessee_-_Southern_Charm_and_Hospitality\" title=\"Tennessee &#8211; Southern Charm and Hospitality\">Tennessee &#8211; Southern Charm and Hospitality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#The_Music_Scene\" title=\"The Music Scene\">The Music Scene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Mother_Nature_Loves_Tennessee\" title=\"Mother Nature Loves Tennessee\">Mother Nature Loves Tennessee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Caves_Galore\" title=\"Caves Galore!\">Caves Galore!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Tennessee_Parks\" title=\"Tennessee Parks\">Tennessee Parks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Tennessee_Is_for_Foodies\" title=\"Tennessee Is for Foodies\">Tennessee Is for Foodies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Activities_in_Tennessee\" title=\"Activities in Tennessee\">Activities in Tennessee<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Popular_Sites_and_Theme_Parks\" title=\"Popular Sites and Theme Parks\">Popular Sites and Theme Parks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Plenty_of_Water_to_Cool_Off\" title=\"Plenty of Water to Cool Off\">Plenty of Water to Cool Off<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Income_and_Employment\" title=\"Income and Employment\">Income and Employment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Low_Cost_Of_Living\" title=\"Low Cost Of Living\u00a0\">Low Cost Of Living\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Tennessees_Real_Estate_Market\" title=\"Tennessee&#8217;s Real Estate Market\">Tennessee&#8217;s Real Estate Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#The_Best_Places_to_Live_In_Tennessee\" title=\"The Best Places to Live In Tennessee\">The Best Places to Live In Tennessee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Education_Public_Schools_Private_Schools_and_Higher_Education\" title=\"Education: Public Schools Private Schools, and Higher Education\">Education: Public Schools Private Schools, and Higher Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#What_is_Bad_About_Living_in_Tennessee\" title=\"What is Bad About Living in Tennessee?\u00a0\">What is Bad About Living in Tennessee?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Summer_Heat_and_Other_Weather_Facts\" title=\"Summer Heat and Other Weather Facts\">Summer Heat and Other Weather Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Low_Minimum_Wage\" title=\"Low Minimum Wage\">Low Minimum Wage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Gangs_and_Crime\" title=\"Gangs and Crime\">Gangs and Crime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Transportation\" title=\"Transportation\">Transportation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-tennessee\/#Making_the_Move_to_Tennessee\" title=\"Making the Move to Tennessee\">Making the Move to Tennessee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-thinking-about-moving-to-tennessee-read-this-first\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_To_Tennessee_What_You_Need_to_Know\"><\/span><b>Moving To Tennessee: What You Need to Know<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Updated October 2022<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee has it all \u2013 a low cost of living, natural beauty, amazing music and food, friendly people and a reputation for enthusiastically stepping up and taking care of business. The state earned its \u201cVolunteer State\u201d nickname during the 19<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century, when tens of thousands of Tennesseans \u2013 including Sam Houston and David Crockett \u2013 signed up for voluntary military service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state has a truly inspiring history, but chances are good that you\u2019d also like to know about everyday life here now. How\u2019s the economy, the cost of living- can you live the good life in Tennessee without spending too much? And what cities are best for a young professional, couples with kids, established folks or retirees? Read on \u2013 Bellhop helps people move to new homes across the nation, but we have a special place in our hearts for Tennessee &#8211; we\u2019re based here. We know this state, and can tell you it\u2019s a wonderful place to live but (like anywhere else) it\u2019s not perfect. This is an honest review, including pros and cons, of everything you need to know about the Great State of Tennessee. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Bellhop helps people move all over Tennessee! We provide services in:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\"><a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 MuiTypography-gutterBottom MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineNone css-3wnd4v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tn\/antioch\/movers\/\">Antioch<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\"><a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 MuiTypography-gutterBottom MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineNone css-3wnd4v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tn\/chattanooga\/movers\/\">Chattanooga<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\"><a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 MuiTypography-gutterBottom MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineNone css-3wnd4v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tn\/east-nashville\/movers\/\">East Nashville<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\"><a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 MuiTypography-gutterBottom MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineNone css-3wnd4v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tn\/franklin\/movers\/\">Franklin<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\"><a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 MuiTypography-gutterBottom MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineNone css-3wnd4v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tn\/hendersonville\/movers\/\">Hendersonville<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\"><a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 MuiTypography-gutterBottom MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineNone css-3wnd4v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tn\/knoxville\/movers\/\">Knoxville<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\"><a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 MuiTypography-gutterBottom MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineNone css-3wnd4v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tn\/murfreesboro\/movers\/\">Murfreesboro<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"MuiBox-root css-0\"><a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 MuiTypography-gutterBottom MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineNone css-3wnd4v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tn\/nashville\/movers\/\">Nashville<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s start with some traits for which<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tennessee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is most famous.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tennessee_-_Southern_Charm_and_Hospitality\"><\/span><b>Tennessee &#8211; Southern Charm<\/b><b> and Hospitality<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee\u2018s southern charm makes everything easy here. Locals like to keep things simple and friendly. Tennesseans are nice, offering smiles and warm welcomes as you walk through town. It\u2019s true no matter where in the state you live. The mood tends to be upbeat here. And with a low cost of living, and a high quality of life \u2013 there\u2019s plenty to be happy about. Sure, the summers are steamy and brutally hot, but Autumn is glorious here and the climate is described as moderate with four distinct seasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Music_Scene\"><\/span><b>The<\/b> <b>Music Scene<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memphis is known as the \u201cHome of the Blues\u201d and the \u201cBirthplace of Rock and Roll.\u201d Nashville is \u201cMusic City\u201d and the \u201cCountry Music Capital of the World.\u201d Bristol is \u201cThe Birthplace of Country Music.\u201d Yes, music is huge here. The industry supports 56,000+ jobs in Nashville alone. Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Gregg and Duane Allman, Rosanne Cash and Miley Cyrus came from here, and Chris Stapleton calls our state home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee\u2018s music scene is state-wide, and runs the gamut from country to blues (as you\u2019d expect) but you can easily find\u00a0 bluegrass, rock, pop, Americana, gospel, classical, jazz and pretty much anything else at local bars, restaurants, music venues, and music festivals all across the state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Convinced? If you&#8217;re thinking of <a href=\"\/tn\/nashville\/long-distance-movers\/\">moving cross-country to Nashville<\/a>, we can help with that.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mother_Nature_Loves_Tennessee\"><\/span>Mother Nature Loves Tennessee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee runs from the Great Smoky Mountains to the east of the Mississippi River. We may be landlocked, but we have more than our share of cascading waterfalls, rolling hills, impressive mountains, waterways, and swimming holes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the country and is synonymous with Appalachian culture. You can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, walking, fishing, spotting wildlife, and exploring some of the prettiest terrains in the world here. The mountains are especially gorgeous in the fall \u2013 just as beautiful as Maine and Vermont. And if you are there in June, the fireflies are truly spectacular.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also visit the 650,000 acres of Cherokee National Forest, where you can go rafting along the Ocoee River, visit Bald River Falls, fish the rivers, and camp without crowds. Another top attraction is Sunset Rock atop Chattanooga\u2019s Lookout Mountain, where you can see a total of four states from a single vantage point \u2013\u2013 Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caves_Galore\"><\/span><b>Caves Galore!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you have a fondness for caves, we have about 10,000 of them. Some of our caves even have waterfalls. At 145 feet, Ruby Falls is the largest underground waterfall in the United States and we\u2019re here to tell you it is gorgeous \u2013 even at night. Other popular attractions are the Raccoon Mountain and Tuckaleechee Caverns.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tennessee_Parks\"><\/span><b>Tennessee Parks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Smoky Mountains<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> National Park<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn&#8217;t enough, you can also visit Cherokee National Forest: At 650,000 acres, you can go rafting along the Ocoee River, visit Bald River Falls, fish the rivers, and camp without crowds.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If urban <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parks <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are more your thing, then be sure to visit magnificent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centennial Park <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Nashville. It is scenically beautiful and hosts many activities within its 132 acres.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tennessee_Is_for_Foodies\"><\/span><b>Tennessee Is for Foodies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit right down and get a taste of our southern cooking. In Nashville, grab a plate of crispy hot fried chicken, Mouthwatering BBQ is Memphis\u2019 claim to food fame (love that pulled pork shoulder!). And if you\u2019re not a diehard BBQ purist, you\u2019ll love some of Memphis\u2019 more unusual offerings, which include BBQ pizza, spaghetti, tacos, baloney and pizza. The entire state is also famous for its catfish, cornbread, country ham, moon pies and many other dishes. Be sure to explore the farmer\u2019s markets too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s to drink? Sweet tea, craft beer and our local adult beverage &#8211; Tennessee whiskey.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activities_in_Tennessee\"><\/span><b>Activities in <\/b><b>Tennessee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between all that eating and drinking, you&#8217;ll have plenty to do. Here are some well-known attractions and festivals.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Sites_and_Theme_Parks\"><\/span><b>Popular Sites and Theme <\/b><b>Parks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since both Elvis and Dolly have called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can get to know them better. Graceland is the country&#8217;s third most popular attraction, receiving 600,000 visitors a year. As <\/span><b>theme parks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> go, Dollywood is the country&#8217;s sixth most popular attraction. You can even watch her sing there.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">historical sites <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include the Country <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hall of Fame and the National Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> life<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and legacy of Martin Luther King.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other attractions include world-class festivals and fairs like Bonnaroo, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain Laurel Festival,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CMA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music Festival,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Daffodil Day, Trails &amp; Trilliums, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain Laurel Festival,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Slawburger Festival, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plenty_of_Water_to_Cool_Off\"><\/span><b>Plenty of Water to Cool Off<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It gets hot here in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but thankfully you have half a dozen rivers and nearly 1400 lakes. Water sports are a popular activity. Combined with all the biking and hiking and gorgeous scenery, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a wonderful place to be outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_and_Employment\"><\/span><b>Income<\/b><b> and Employment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee is currently enjoying its lowest-ever unemployment rate, just under 3.4%, a few points under the national average. State-wide, the average salary is between $32,000 and $34,000, but it is quite a bit higher in the biggest cities. The average salary in Nashville is $51,000. Chattanooga is $44,000 and Memphis is $47,000. Keep in mind that the cost of living in Tennessee is also very low. We will get into this more in a minute. The fastest growth is in professional and business services and the leisure and hospitality sectors, followed by the trade, transportation, and utilities sector. So, basically, jobs are pretty easy to find here, especially in the urban areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re home to some big corporations, including<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FedEx<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastman Chemical Co.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCA<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dollar General<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Health Systems<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracker Barrel<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AutoZone<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brookdale Senior Living<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Paper<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Envision Healthcare<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LifePoint Health<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare and music are also big here, particularly in Nashville. Memphis has a thriving hospitality industry. Chattanooga is strong on tech and popular with startups. Combined with its low cost of living, the city is a hotspot for entrepreneurs. The state encourages sustainable energy businesses, innovative technology, and supports its artisan craftspeople with marketing campaigns touting \u201cMade In Tennessee\u201d products.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Cost_Of_Living\"><\/span><b>Low Cost Of Living\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee\u2019s cost of living is 15-25% below the national average, depending on where you reside in the state. It is also one of only nine states without a personal income tax. Until very recently, the state charged interest and dividends on to income derived from stocks and bonds at 6%, through what was called the Hall Tax. That was rescinded in 2021. Tennessee\u2019s sales tax is currently 7%.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennesseans also enjoy access to free community college for graduates who earned their high school diploma in the state. Combined with the low cost of living and ability to roll credits into universities, you can save significant money on your education here in Tennessee. Free schools include thirteen community colleges and twenty-seven technical colleges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-985319682\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tennessees_Real_Estate_Market\"><\/span>Tennessee&#8217;s Real Estate Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee does have luxury homes, but the housing market here is one of the most affordable states in the country. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment can range from $500 to $700 in many areas. Still, Nashville rent runs around $1,550 for a one-bedroom apartment, so it definitely varies depending on where you live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cities with the highest cost of living in Tennessee are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashville<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brentwood<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franklin<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nolensville<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germantown<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount Juliet<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashville<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cities with the lowest cost of living include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chattanooga<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnson City<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcoa<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Murfreesboro<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smyrna<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarksville<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same goes for home prices. State-wide, the typical home runs around $230,000. Middle Tennessee runs around $400,000. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Places_to_Live_In_Tennessee\"><\/span><b>The Best Places to Live In Tennessee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><b>Knoxville <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; If you\u2019re just starting your career, have a look at Knoxville. Known as the \u201chappiest place to work in,\u201d It offers affordable housing, a low cost of living, and plenty of fun things to do in the great outdoors, including boating and swimming on the Tennessee River.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Franklin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a historical town that is living in the future. If you have a career, or want one, in any of the STEM fields, this town may be your perfect home. The local government works closely with industry leaders to foster a thriving economy, and some of those STEM jobs pay exceptionally well \u2013 think NYC salaries in the six figures. And if you have kids, the schools here are amazing \u2013 with a strong focus on science and technology from kindergarten on up. By the time kids are in high-school they are programming self-driving cars. All this in a city that has a thriving downtown, beautiful historic homes, an incredibly low cost of living and is just 20 minutes from Nashville.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Johnson<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; is an excellent place to start a family. Houses can be relatively expensive, but rent is cheap. You will be neighbors with other people beginning their new lives, making it a great way to build a foundation. There are also tons of nature and parks, waterfalls, rivers, and mountains. The area is also a draw for history and art lovers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Bartlett<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a suburb located a mere 15 minutes from Memphis, and offers a calm, peaceful vibe with affordable housing prices, its own theater and recreation center, parks, a thriving farmers market and a great bluegrass festival. Like Franklin, Bartlett is focused on offering great opportunities to its residents, with a focus on sustainable energy and life science technologies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Memphis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 for such a famous city, Memphis has a surprisingly low cost of living, making it a great place for first home buyers. You also get good schools to boot, including colleges. It is a very active city, too. If you love rock n\u2019 roll and the blues, it all started here. Indulge in the nightlife, festivals, restaurants and craft beers. Local faves for food include Felicia Suzanne&#8217;s (southern-style and seafood), The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant, and the Beauty Shop (eclectic southern). Be sure to visit Silky O\u2019Sullivan\u2019s to check out their tower-climbing, beer-drinking goats too. Yep, you read that right.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Chattanooga <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-calling all entrepreneurs! \u201cGig City\u201d supports startups, and you can ramp up fast from a talented pool of skilled workers \u2013 especially if you are involved in the tech field. There\u2019s plenty to do in your downtime too. For food, check out Alleia, Public House, STIR, the Big River Grille and Taco Mamacita. Grab a drink or two at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery, the first distillery to craft whiskey in Chattanooga in over one hundred years. Chattanooga also has a thriving nightlife and entertainment scene, with plenty of bars clubs, live music, and festivals \u2013 including the Riverbend Music Festival, Three Sisters Bluegrass Festival, and the Moon River Music Festival \u2013 just to name a few. Ready to <a href=\"\/tn\/chattanooga\/long-distance-movers\/\">move long-distance to Chattanooga<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_Public_Schools_Private_Schools_and_Higher_Education\"><\/span><b>Education: Public Schools Private Schools<\/b><b>, and Higher Education<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 2021, Forbes Ranks <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 35th in quality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> school <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systems, and it has the 7th lowest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public school <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spending. There is some definite room for growth. As for colleges and universities, you are in great shape. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vanderbilt University <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is ranked 14th by U.S. News and World Report, and the state is home to other quality schools like the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0University of Tennessee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the University of Memphis, Belmont University, and The University of the South, and Middle Tennessee State University.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have kids? The top public and private <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school districts <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for an above-average <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germantown<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maryville<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arlington<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kingsport Lawrence <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roane <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cumberland County\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jefferson <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Gibson Co SP Dist<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dyer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greene<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> County\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For public education, there are many quality schools, including:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Station High School<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campus School<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houston High <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germantown High School<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle College High School<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardin Valley Academy<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L&amp;N STEM Academy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farragut High School<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greeneville City Schools<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For private education, some highly-rated choices include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Mary&#8217;s Episcopal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lausanne Collegiate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ensworth <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hutchison <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christian Academy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bad_About_Living_in_Tennessee\"><\/span><b>What is Bad About<\/b><b> Living<\/b><b> in <\/b><b>Tennessee<\/b><b>?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summer_Heat_and_Other_Weather_Facts\"><\/span><b>Summer<\/b><b> Heat and Other Weather Facts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><b><i>What is the Year-Round weather in <\/i><\/b><b><i>Tennessee<\/i><\/b><b><i>?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is temperate, with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mild winters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot summers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Much like other southern states, the <\/span><b>summer months<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">between June and August can be brutal. You&#8217;ll be hot and sweaty and looking for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">air conditioning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The good news is you will get used to it, or at least we have. The warmest spots are Central Basin and Sequatchie Valley.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can experience some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cool winters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and even some snow. The state averages 9 inches a year, the most falling in Eastern <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 You can ski in one area of the Great Smoky Mountains.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring is typically warm and rainy. After the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warm summers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the fall seasons average 60 degrees.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also has occasional tornadoes during the tornado season and can get heavy thunderstorms. Other disasters include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flash floods<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">storms<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tropical depressions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earthquakes<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Minimum_Wage\"><\/span><b>Low Minimum Wage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;s minimum wage is low at a $7.25\/hr starting minimum wage. Still, many businesses simply ignore it and pay higher.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gangs_and_Crime\"><\/span><b>Gangs and Crime<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the most dangerous places to live in <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennessee?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tennessee <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does have its share of crime, particularly in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Tennessee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Every prominent gang has a presence there. Still, you can avoid those more dangerous areas of town.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some cities worth noting are:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crossville<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dyersburg<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athens<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memphis<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newport<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chattanooga<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetwater<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span><b>Transportation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though the state has decent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public transportation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use a car if you need to make your appointment. Traffic gets busy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_the_Move_to_Tennessee\"><\/span><b>Making the Move to Tennessee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve said it before, and we will say it again: Tennessee is a great state and one certainly worth calling home. If you are interested in making a jump here, don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call. As Tennessee movers, Bellhop knows the state and looks forward to helping you become a local too. Welcome to Tennessee!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d825076.3623946283!2d-87.36115435538306!3d36.11896524251485!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x88648bdaaaaaaaab%3A0x9a0aa6cf86c656fb!2sBellhops+Moving!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1561043765518!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>By the Bellhop Team.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving To Tennessee: What You Need to Know Updated October 2022 Tennessee has it all \u2013 a low cost of living, natural beauty, amazing music [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":5633,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[1223],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.5 (Yoast SEO v19.10) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Moving To Tennessee: What You Need to Know - Bellhop<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You have come to the right place; after all, Bellhop is based right here in Tennessee. 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