Tennessee
R+24 · Low tax burden · COL index 92
0%
Income Tax
668
Violent Crime / 100K
74.2
Life Expectancy
$350K
Median Home
$1,000
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
Income Tax
Hall income tax on dividends/interest repealed 2021
Property Tax
~$1,575/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime Rate
Well above national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
State Healthcare Rank
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
K-12 Quality Rank
Bottom 10 nationally
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Top-25 US airport by passengers
Culture & Lifestyle
Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Strong religious community
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
1.9/100K residents — Growing
Craft Distilleries
Strong spirits scene
Live Music
Nashville country + everything; Memphis blues; Jack Daniel's + George Dickel; Bonnaroo 90 min from Nashville
Transportation
Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
Abortion Access
Near-total ban; trigger law took effect after Dobbs
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
No casinos but sports betting legal since 2020 (mobile only). Lottery funds education (HOPE scholarships).
Age of Consent
Sex Education
Sex ed required by state
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Rock Haven Lodge · Tennessee Naturists
Environment & Climate
Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
Job Market
+2.2% job growth · 3.4% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Daily Life
Gas Price (Regular)
Well below avg (-0.33 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Consumer fireworks broadly legal; local option to restrict
Weather & Natural Risks
Winter Severity
Avg January high: 48°F
Summer Heat
Hot summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Veteran Benefits
Veteran-Friendly Score
8.3% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
100% disabled: up to $175K exemption
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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