The 10 Cheapest Places To Live In Tennessee For 2019
Here are our top picks of 10 Cheapest Places To Live In Tennessee For 2019.
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Franklin, TN
- Clarksville, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Maryville, TN
- Jackson, TN
Nashville
The capital of Tennessee has been nicknamed “Music City” thanks to an entertainment industry that provides $6 billion in annual economic impact. Tourism and health care also contribute to the Nashville economy, and the city houses several colleges and universities, professional sports, and interesting attractions like Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.
Knoxville
The University of Tennessee’s main campus is in Knoxville, and the city serves as the main gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Knoxville features a revitalized downtown district, two regional malls, several hospitals, and a 13-foot bronze statue of Alex Haley – the nation’s largest bronze statue of an African-American.
Chattanooga
Known internationally for the 1941 song Chattanooga Choo Choo by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Chattanooga is recognized as a Tree City USA community and includes tourism attractions like Rock City and the Tennessee Aquarium. Three hospital systems serve residents, and Chattanooga is conveniently located at the intersection of three major interstates.
Johnson City
Home to East Tennessee State University and its 16,000 students, Johnson City is a retail and health care hub for northeast Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and parts of western North Carolina. Forbes ranks the community among the “Best Small Places for Business and Careers” and points to an affordable cost of living, low utility rates, and reasonable health care costs.
Memphis
The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis is home to three Fortune 500 companies – AutoZone, FedEx, and International Paper – along with the Memphis Grizzlies NBA team and the University of Memphis. The city is well known for its musical contributions and iconic attractions like Graceland and Beale Street Historic District.
Franklin
Founded in 1799, Franklin promotes its historic sites especially in the downtown district, with a Main Street filled with boutiques and eateries. Several large companies are based in Franklin, including Nissan North America, and a regional mall called CoolSprings Galleria attracts millions of shoppers each year. The city also hosts a huge annual Main Street Festival.
Clarksville
Austin Peay State University and the Fort Campbell U.S. Army base are two major landmarks in Clarksville, along with The Leaf-Chronicle, the oldest newspaper in Tennessee. The city has a good parks system and many shopping options, and Clarksville is on course by 2020 to replace Chattanooga as the fourth most populated city in Tennessee.
Murfreesboro
The growing community of Murfreesboro houses Middle Tennessee State University, the largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee thanks to its 24,000 students. The city’s close proximity to Nashville makes Murfreesboro attractive to companies, and two large shopping malls serve the region – Stones River Mall and The Avenue Murfreesboro.
Maryville
Cable channel A&E recently named Maryville to its list of “Top Ten Cities to Have It All,” citing parks, greenways, and Maryville College that was founded in 1819 and ranks as one of the 50 oldest colleges in the nation. The scenic community features a strong economy with 20 companies/organizations that have at least 200 employees.
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