Moving to Tennessee

Tennessee, otherwise known as ‘The Volunteer State’, is a enjoyable state to work and live. If you are moving or relocating to TN, we have assembled a comprehensive list of some important facts and useful data to help make your move an easy transition.

Geography

Located in the East South Central Region of the country, Tennessee is bordered by Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia. With a total land area of over 42,143.27 Square Miles, it comes in as the 14th smallest state.

Population

Currently, the population of TN is 6,651,194 making it the 16th most populated state in the union and the 20th most densely populated. The state capital, Nashville, has a population of 546719. which is the 7th largest capital in the country.

Notable Tennesseans

Tennessee is home to numerous famous and some infamous citizens such as, James Agee a notable writer poet is from Knoxville and Eddy Arnold a notable singer is from Henderson. Others include people like Chet Atkins a guitarist and Hattie Caraway a first elected woman senator .

Climate

Tennessee’s central location in the southeast, some distance from ocean bodies of water, exposes it to both warm and humid air from the Gulf of Mexico and hot and cold air masses from the interior of North America. Its climate is characterized by moderately large variations in temperature and abundant precipitation. For most of the state, summers are warm and humid while winters are cool with occasional episodes of very cold arctic air. Temperature decreases across the state in parallel with increasing elevation, averaging a 3°F decline per 1,000 feet increase in elevation. The higher elevations of the state, such as the Cumberland Plateau (average elevation of 2,000 feet) and the Smoky Mountains (peaks up to 6,000 feet), have noticeably lower average temperatures compared to the Great Valley of East Tennessee (slopes from 1,500 feet in the north to 700 feet in the south). Average minimum temperatures in January range from 22°F in Mountain City to 33°F in Memphis. Average high temperatures in the summer vary between 85°F and 90°F in western and middle Tennessee and between 80°F and 85°F in the eastern portion of the state. Historical observed extreme temperatures for the state range from -32°F in Mountain City in the winter of 1917 to 113°F in Perryville in the summer of 1930.

National Parks

Tennessee is home to 1 beautiful national park.

• Great Smoky Mountains

  The Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Appalachian Mountains, span a wide range of elevations, making them home to over 400 verteate species, 100 tree species, and 5000 plant species. Hiking is the park’s main attraction, with over 800 miles (1,300km) of trails, including 70 miles (110km) of the Appalachian Trail. Other activities include fishing, horseback riding, and touring nearly 80 historic structures.

Crime Statistics

Safety and security should always be an important factor when moving to a new state. A state’s crime rate affects more than just the security of its citizens, it intensely affects property value, economics and the overall quality of life. Based on the last FBI Crime Statistics, Tennessee’s violent crime rate is 60 per 10k residents which is greater than the national average of 37.3. In addition, the state’s property crime rate is 306per 10k residents which is greater than the national average of 248.7.

Tennessee ranks #4 in the US for violent crime and #11 for property crime.

Schools & Education

Whether you are a student, have children, or neither, a state’s educational system is not only important to those attending, it’s vital to the overall quality of life, culture and economics of the state. Based on data from multiple public and private sources, we were able to rank Tennessee’s educational system.

Overall Grade: C-

Tennessee spends on average $9421.00 per pupil, which is less than the national average ($11,900). TN ranks #35 in the US compared to the rest of the country. While TN ranks #35 in spending, the latest graduation rate is 87.90%%.

Another important factor is the percentage of families that enroll their young children (ages 3-4) in an accredited pre-school program. Tennessee ranks #44 with over 37.60% of children attending a early educational program.

Taxes

The current income tax rate for Tennessee is 0.00% which ranks 1st favorable amongst other states. If you are purchasing property, you may want to consider the the property tax burden rate. This is the amount you pay in taxes per $1000 earned. TN’s rate is $21.14 which ranks 9th in the US.

Currently, TN sales tax is $32.21 for which it comes in as 40th compared to other states.

Sports

Tennessee fans are not only passionate but also very dedicated to their local major league teams. Tennessee is home to the following teams: the Memphis Grizzlies, the Nashville Predators, and the Tennessee Titans .

Utility Companies

Before you move to Tennessee, it’s advised that you know who your utility companies are. We have an extensive list of both public and private utility companies in TN.

Other Resources

For more information about moving to Tennessee, visit their website at http://www.state.tn.us/