Tennessee is within a day’s drive of 75 percent of the U.S. population via modern interstates and highways. Tennessee covers 42,146 square miles, making it the 36th largest state.

Pay Less. Enjoy More. Tennessee has no personal state income tax, very low real estate taxes, low utility bills and low construction costs. Insurance rates are also below the national average. There are no personal property taxes. According to a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce Research Association, the cost of living in Tennessee is 17% less than the national average.

Wonderful Weather. Middle Tennessee’s weather is just about perfect. You can enjoy the beauty and recreation of all four seasons while escaping the frigid winters of the north and the scorching summers of the south. July’s average high temperature is 86 degrees; January’s average high temperature is 56 degrees, with lows averaging 38 degrees. And with less than 12” of annual snowfall there’s just enough for your family to enjoy the beauty of a snow-kissed landscape and a cozy evening in front of your fireplace.

What Are You Into? Tennessee is often referred to as the State that has something for everyone. No matter what you’re seeking, you’ll find it here in middle Tennessee amid gently rolling hills and world-renowned attractions. Go hunting, fishing, and boating, hiking, golfing or horseback riding, all in your own back yard! It’s easy to see why Rand McNally, ACCRA Cost of Living Index reports and USA Today rate the area as one of the best places to live and retire in America.

So Much to Do! There are hundreds of great places to visit in Tennessee. Enjoy Nashville where you can visit The Country Music Hall of Fame, The General Jackson Showboat, and Opryland. Travel to Memphis, where there is Graceland (former home of Elvis Presley), the Mississippi River Museum, and Beale Street, famous for the blues. Chattanooga offers Raccoon Mountain Caverns, Ruby Falls at Lookout Mountain with its famous Incline Railway, and of course, the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. Knoxville is home to an impressive historic district and a great zoo, as well as the University of Tennessee. Southeastern Tennessee offers Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Dollywood for a variety of family entertainment venues.