Star Staff Reports
As one of the main culture and music hubs of the south and home to some of the loveliest natural areas in the United States, you’ll be surprised to discover that Tennessee has some of the most affordable real estate in the country, as well as a very low cost of living.
What more reason do you need to move to the Volunteer State? Have a glance at the rundown of Tennessee’s five best cities to live in for advice on where to establish yourself in the state. No. 1, Franklin, an affluent, fast-growing city of nearly 81,000 in Williamson County, is the best Tennessee city to live in. The city has witnessed rapid development in recent decades, building up the healthcare and manufacturing sectors of its economy and providing tons of jobs to the community.
No. 2, Millington — Flag City is a small city in the southwest corner of the state that is best known as home to the Naval Support Activity Mid-South naval base, which provides over 7,000 jobs to residents in the area and is one of the largest employers in Tennessee. No. 3, Germantown — third in the ranking is Germantown, a wealthy suburb of Memphis with a high median household income owing to a strong commercial and retail-based economy. Germantown residents enjoy a large number of scenic parks housing numerous amenities that are great for weekend outings. No. 4, Brentwood — Brentwood is an idyllic suburb of Nashville located in Williamson County, one of the most affluent counties in the country. The city is home to the headquarters of major companies like LBMC and EMI Christian Music Group.
No. 5, Collierville — filling out the top five is Collierville, another affluent suburb of Memphis that is home to a historic town square once voted “Best Main Street” in America by Parade Magazine. (Source: https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/best-cities-to-live-in-tennessee/?fbclid=I)
