Tennessee is where I grew up, and I’ve lived multiple other places but this is always where I’ll come back to. My heart feels at home here💙

I'm a former West Coaster like you. We moved to Kansas a couple years ago and aren't too crazy about it. We're considering moving to Tennessee. Thanks for this video! God bless!

Love hearing your perspective - I moved to East Tennessee from Georgia and also found everyone to be so friendly and helpful! I love learning more about this state :-)

My family is from Southern Illinois and moved to Tennessee when I was 8, I have called Tennessee home for 22 years. Wouldn't change it for all the money.

This video had the best and most useful information of all the videos about TN that I have watched. Thanks much.

You rock What a way to highlight the key aspects/variables to consider before moving The best video in the subject by far!

This was a very informative, helpful video! Thank you!

Really well done video, thank you for sharing! Thank your husband for his service and keep spreading the word--that there is still a safe, free country out there!

Very informative video. Thank you!

Thank you for your thoughts!

I also want to add, I am also a fellow homeschool mom, Christian and a Latina. We moved 5 years ago from CA to AZ but I’m getting tired of the hot summers. We are considering moving to Tennessee.

Also come through with the great editing and facts!!! 🙌🏾

Thanks a lot for the insights! Very helpful!

Love all this info! Looking to move from NY.

9:38 😂❤ I love you, I cracked up when you said that. I’m a hs senior from Compton California and I got accepted into Belmont Nursing school so I have been watching videos to learn about the area.

Tennessee gets as much rain as Seattle, but it's a different kind of rain. Very Heavy for a few days, then very clear for a few days.

Thank you for your honesty. I have been to California and lived for a short time as a kid but most of my life I have lived in Iowa and currently do so but love how beautiful Tennessee is. I was looking in the Clarksville are but now having second thoughts because of traffic and crime

Daisy, girl! This video was fire! You got to the root of all the question L.A. people have. Mil gracias! My parents are headed to Nashville this weekend to check it out. Fingers crossed everything goes well. Great tip on the flooding. I kept seeing ‘flood zone’ on redfin and didn’t understand what that meant. I’ll have them talk to our realtor about that. Also, the “Let’s go Brandon” insert was legit 🤣🤣 Also such a relief that they’re not masking the kids. That’s my biggest concern out here. Xoxo from Inglewood, Ca!

Great video! Thank you.

Awesome great video we are heading up to East Tennessee soon from South Florida we are sick of the heat the crowds and it’s very expensive to live down here even though it’s beautiful and a Red state but so is Tennessee can’t wait to be in Tennessee😊🇺🇸

Watching from Los Angeles! I’m from Ca but went to University of Alabama. When my son graduates high school I’m considering Tennessee! Thanks for this video! The crime is insane here in LA! I think I will have ptsd with all the peaceful and slow living compared to the hectic life here in LA!

good video! i found it amusing you talk about "healthy" food options while listing fast food restaurants.

We leave California in June and are so excited!!!

When I get to Tennesee, I will begin growing Habenero and Jalepeno peppers. Then Im gonna start cooking Mexican style. I'm gonna blow some Tennessean minds!

Great information, we are looking at Tennessee (Nashville area) or South Carolina (Myrthe beach) and hoping to visit both place in the next few months to look around.

Another big thing is: Leave LA in LA. Assimilate to the Tennessee way of life and people will like you

We are friendly and very welcoming here as long as you dont come here wanting to change our state to be like where ya come from or if your anti guns or anti hunting and fishing we love god, guns and our country here.

Planning to move from Orlando Florida to Tennessee I cannot wait.

Last winter it snowed a lot in Tennessee we had a snow storm move across the south with lots of ice with it lol . We get our fair share of tornadoes 🌪 too , but winter is usually mild compared to up north . We don’t have the equipment to handel it like up north does ! Black ice and hills are never good no matter where you are !!

This video is now 2 years old but I appreciate this video so much! In all of my research, I’ve only found videos of real estate agents in the area, not real day to day living in TN people so I enjoyed this video. Would love to hear some follow up now that it’s been two years lol it would be nice to continue to hear from POC in the TN area.

I love Tennessee! I'm in central Virginia. But, I go to the Smoky Mountains as often as I can. I make pottery that is sold in a store there. If not for a couple things, I would already live there. It's been my dream for a long time. I have about as many friends there as I do here. Unfortunately, the price of property has gone up considerably.

Thank you for sharing your experience me and the hubby are headed toward clarksville Tennessee early 2022!

Thanks! Me and wife are looking to move there from Alaska!!

Right on! 1423. Thanks for the information. Hope to be there soon

Thanks for such a helpful video! I’m a conservative Christian (evangelical) from California (LA/OC). Really considering moving to TN with a young family, wife and toddlers. Mostly looking at the suburbs in either Nashville or Knoxville in east TN. California is becoming too expensive, unsafe, and the politics. Just want a good community with like-minded people where I can raise a family to love God and neighbor. You mentioned people are generally friendly and you didn’t notice any racism toward Hispanics. Just wondering if you might know how Asian-Americans like me might be it in? Hopefully as long as we’re friendly, considerate, humble, and so on, it’d be okay? I know we might miss some of the Asian food in California, now and again, but that’s not a big deal to us, and the other things like God, family, good neighbors, freedom, etc. are far important to us.

It's a freak storm if it snows in Tennessee. They get their moisture from the warm gulf, and the cold comes from the dry north. So, if it's cold enough to snow it will almost always be a clear day.

You gave a lot of good tips, like the FB groups to join. I was curious as to what city you live in? We liked Murfreesboro when we visited Tennessee this year.

I grew up in New Orleans (live in Nashville now) and I have to agree that have all 4 season is a massive plus when living in TN. If you think the food scene is lacking now, you should have been here 20+ years ago.

There certainly are poke bowls in Tennessee. Ono Poke, in Memphis, is owned by a Hawaiian man named Kai, and it is absolutely delicious and reasonably priced.

Hi from So Cal. Hope to be in TN soon.

I stopped at there are huge bugs. Thanks for your video. Need to hear nothing else 😂

If you want a dinner and show and piano bar, I would recommend going to Ray Stevens Cabaray in West Nashville. It is easy access to I-40 and near Walmart and Lowes

When i live in Missouri there was bugs even on stores i saw a big escarabajo on Subway once 😅

Thank you so much for for your point of view. I’m originally from oregon but moved to PA. I hate it hear but moved for sick family member. I’ve always dreamed of moving to TN but worried about us international blue caller family of 5 can afford a home. Because cost of living is so freaking cheat here in PA that the job is pay low.

Knoxville 22, yes, drivers do not use turn signals. Memphis is one of the top 5 crime areas in the country. Real estate taxes are cheap. Car taxes 65.00 flat tax. IN/ Out moving to Nashville. Welcome to Tennessee to you and your family. God Bless

Good perspective from a foreigner.LOL Nashville area is the largest metro area in TN. I know the King was from Memphis and a lot of the stories are interesting. I wouldn't live there. Flood zones are worth checking out. Yes your homeowners insurance will not cover flooding. Its kind of like earthquake insurance in Cali. If you live in a flood zone. You haven't talked about the language here. I speak Southern yall. There are a lot of great folks here Living here will help you view other states differently. Land between the Lakes is a beautiful area. I live in Chattanooga and it comes off as a bit sleepy. It does take time to adjust to new State, City, and Community.

We moved here from CA. We live in East Tn. We only get about an inch of snow twice a month year.

Great info! What about snakes? We are considering moving to eastern TN and I haven’t heard anyone talk about them. Thank you😃

Thanks for addressing the bugs and humidity. That's seriously my biggest concern. Next is- how is the Mexican food?

Also hearing about the drivers and the rain. I live in California and I’m also a motorcycle rider and that’s another concern

I love the country music activities

I’m going up there in October. I wanted to avoid Memphis but I’ve been reading about Memphis and watching KZfaq videos and I feel like it’s getting better what’s your opinion on that? We are going out there to look at houses so I was going to avoid Memphis but now I’m not very sure

If you mow your 4" tall there will be less bugs, no mosquitos and the tall grass keeps weeds down.

I agree with your husband about being cheaper than California. I found that Tennessee is cheaper than Arizona

Selfishly, I’m so glad you moved to Tennessee!!! Hehehehe 😝

Hi Daisy I know this video is over 1 year old but you literally just popped up on my feed and I absolutely loved your information. Thank you. This comes at a great time since I am going to look at an apt in Johnson City next week. Any warnings or good things you know about this place? I'm coming from Charlotte NC but originally from NY. You talked about bugs which we have huge ones in Charlotte but what about mice, specifically in your home.? That's a deal breaker for me. Also, does the Kroger sell smoked salmon? Thanks so much. I've subscribed. Amy

Have you heard of Sparta, TN? Is it good ?

Just stumbled upon your video, I am thinking to move to TN, to more rural area but my most concern is the internet connection because I work from home. Any suggestions or feedback on that? Thank you

Hi I just found your video thank you for all the information. I lived in California for many years. We are in Phoenix Az getting ready to retire we are looking at Clarksville but just not sure. I’m a lot older then you but can you share about the rental market.

TN can have bad weather, floods, tornadoes -- watch where you settle

Not sure if i missed it but did you talk about jobs or job market?

Ohhhh what a great video. What's the homeschool community like there?!

Hi there. So..I am considering TN. But..as a huge animal lover, I don't want to be living near or having to drive through streets of houses where people let their dogs live outside in the dirt on a chain. Are those kind of people common?

Job market in NE TN is not what it is in other states, it's very low and they mostly have service or tourism. Renting is ridiculously high and homelessness is growing fast That said Tennesseans are very friendly unless you give them reasons to not be. Retired and on Medicare here BAD original with supplements best but very expensive. They go by zip code for others and only one hospital system, that will get your money or home reguardless

about health insurance we have blue shield in California gracias por tus videos

If you're a liberal.. don't come.. stay The FO!

What type of bugs? I live in the Carolinas and they have big bugs- the roaches are big with wings. Does TN have that too?

i'm originally from pennsylvania and have been living in tennessee for a little over 4 years. i have been all up and down the eastern united states. yes, the drivers in tennessee are bad, but the worst drivers i have encountered are in new jersey and ohio. i also saw some really bad drivers in boston, ma, but the massachusetts in general isn't bad.

Hi! We are going to Chattanooga area to scope it out. We are up near northern Idaho. Love love the outdoors here and mountains, lakes camping etc bjt the loooong winters are tooo long! I love four seasons! How do you still like it? I worry about ticks and mosquitos hiking and camping! What about the lakes? Are there water moccasins in them? Thanx!

Nashville is getting worse and worse by the day. Talk to people who came here and moved back to California.

I know you might not know this question, but ill do a little backstory.. I have a home I bought for 227k in the hood of south sacramento, lived there my whole life so the hood or ghetto parts never worry me. However, I have about 130k in equity now and I do want to move, however how did you find a job or did you guys move and then look for a job? I'm an LLC truck driver, I make pretty decent money even for expensive Cali, but I think i want out because my kids start elementary school soon and I don't want them being taught the whole liberal left ideology. Is that being taught in Tennessee? How much should one make in Tennessee to have a decent life style?

What bug spray lasts all season long? Didn't think that was possible with rain, especially TN rain.

Did you talk about which cities are the best?

What was the name of that Nature Center Lammy twin Lakes?

I miss Rubio’s in SoCal!

I'm sorry if I've missed this! What part do you live?

No dogs in the smoky mountains? Like everywhere?

possibly moving to TN for my husband’s work and I’m a spiritual (non Christian) hipster mom with California spunk and Mexican tastebuds….. I’m scared lol

I am going to be moving to Nashville in a year or 2

The housing prices will go up. Cost of living is going up in TN also.

Healthy options? All Southerners shop at local farmers' markets and from local markets.

New to your channel Did u move to Alabama?

It’s so funny to hear someone’s view of Tennessee that’s not from here. My father worked in construction on government, military and State sites so we moved a lot; I was also married to a military member, at the end of his 20+ career we moved back to California, bought a house in Sacramento, and lived there for 16 years. Tennessee is my home state where my mother and father grew up, my sisters and family live here so this was a natural choice to move back. We live 15 miles outside of Jackson, TN and approximately 80 east of Memphis. I’ve never noticed a problem with bugs because we have our home and yard sprayed every four months. The cost of homes is lower than California but so are the wages, it’s relative. I spend almost three months of the year in Oceanside, Ca., visiting my daughter’s family. I love Tennessee because it’s so beautiful and life is slower. Because I don’t live in a large city I never hear little about gangs or major drugs/crime; that’s going to happen no matter where you live…. The only problem I have is this is a “Red” state and have been upset several times when it is assumed that everyone is Republican, I’M NOT. Although I have never had a confrontation with the people that live two blocks from me that have a sign in the front yard saying, ‘TRUMP IS THE REAL PRESIDENT’…. Ignorant… the only place that floods here are the low laying back roads near the river, and they clear by the next day. You are right about the seasons and cost of housing. In our area the rent for a nice apartment is around $800 a month and homes rent for approx $1500+ if they are newer. We have good highways and the only places that have a lot of traffic are the big city areas. Since we are around 80 miles from Memphis and a 2.5 hour drive from Nashville it’s a distance to the airports. We have nice restaurants, fast food places, movie/live theaters, Walmarts, Target, Lowe’s, Home Depot, grocery stores and shopping malls pretty close by. I wish we had Trader Joe’s and In and Out here but not yet. A few people are still wearing masks here, it’s usually the older folks and not mandatory. This is just my perspective so don’t beat me up for commenting. I want to thank you for posting your views on our state and just thought I’d add mine. ❤❤Judy❤❤

Hi! I'm considering moving to TN from FL. I've lived in FL my entire life an ready for a change. Would love to pick your brain since you're still semi-new :)

I sure hope you vote Republican coming from CA and all. We don't want liberals ruining our state.

What part of California are you from and do you still like Tennessee or do you miss the West Coast? In N Out is on the way to y’all now which I’m sure you know lol Also do you prefer Franklin or Brentwood?

Do you miss the beach at all?

bugs wont matter to me but if its spiders then Im out .....Im gone to Mars. So I think Tennessee is good for me

I’m thinking about moving there, but the tornadoes, brown recluse spiders and the humidity make me a bit concerned.

There is no income tax in Tennessee

Is it diverse in Tennessee? just curious

Let's go Brandon!! Dying hahaha

Lived in California (riverside) for a year coming from jacksboro tn....worst mistake I ever made...fuck that place

Didn’t mention the traffic and tourism

What about the jobs ?

I love Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

Never heard of out-of-stater's moving here and just walking into native Tennessean's house without knocking. You must have been talking about 'your neighbors' you'd gotten to know. (after a year or so)

Don't come here with your leftist opinion and ideology , just saying!

I moved here from Chicago and the roaches are making me want to move back North. :( They are large and they really want to be inside your home. Nobody down here will warn you about this, since the natives seem to think this is normal.

Check Tennessee stats on crime rate, suicide rates, sex trafficking, stolen guns, carports, don't forget the Methamphetamine production. Oh, Governor just cut life sentences in half for prisoners in Tennessee