Moving to Tennessee?
Planning to make your next home in Tennessee? You’ve made a fabulous choice! Music might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Volunteer State, and for sure Nashville and Memphis have rich music scenes. But there’s so much more to find in Tennessee, from outdoorsy living to abundant opportunities for higher education -- including free community college and technical school for all graduating high school seniors.Tennessee is also rich in American history, including the National Civil Rights Museum. But while it’s steeped in history, it’s also thoroughly modern and setting a pace for the 21st century. There’s so much to love about Tennessee!
Demographics
Median Age: 38.7 years
Median Household Income: $51, 340
Diversity (approximate): White, 77.8%; African American,16.8%; Asian, 1.9%
Weather
Annual High Temperature: 72.4F
Average Low Temperature: 53.6F
Average Temperature: 63F
Average precipitation -- rainfall: 53.67 in
Days with precipitation: 130
Housing
Median property value: $172,000
Homeowners: 65.4%
Renters: 34.6%
Top cities: Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville
Jobs and Commutes
Major industries: Agriculture, tourism, automotive, manufacturing, fishing
Top Employers: Eastman Chemical, Southern Tennessee Health Center, Covenant Transportation, Davidson Hotel Company, LLC
Average commute: 24 minutes
Main roadways: I-40, I-240, I-440, 1-24, 1-65
Public transportation: Amtrak rail, commuter rail in Nashville, some bus service
Things to Do
Visit the International Grand Ol Opry
Take in a Titans football game
Explore the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Visit the National Civil Rights Museum
Enjoy blues and barbeque in Memphis
Go caving!
Spend the day at Graceland
Tennessee Moving Resources
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Handy Links
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15 Things to Know Before Moving to Tennessee
15 Best Places to Live in Tennessee
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50 Essential Moving Hacks
How to Move with Pets
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