The Land of Natural Wonders

Zerostate income tax and no taxes on pensions, IRAs, 401(k)s, Social Security, interest, or dividend income.

No estate or inheritance taxes.

Property taxes are well below the national average—median property tax rate is $636 per $100,000 of assessed home value. Additional state and local exemptions available for most retirees and all residents age 65+.

Average new home and homesite prices are significantly less than the national average, while property values statewide have risen more than 7% in recent years.”

From the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the banks of the Mississippi River in the west, Tennessee truly is a land of natural wonders. The state’s genuine four-season climate features mild winters and comfortable days with relatively low humidity in the summer. Tennessee is perfect for year-round outdoor recreations, whether you prefer to hike the highland trails, tee it up on championship golf courses, boat, kayak, or fish on the numerous freshwater lakes.

In addition to being a tax-friendly place to live, Tennessee has the fifth-lowest average annual cost of living in America, more than 10% below the national average. That includes lower-than-average monthly costs for budget basics like housing, groceries, and utilities. Of perhaps greatest importance to retirees and other senior residents, Tennesseans pay nearly 11% less on healthcare costs than Americans in other states.

Tennessee offers retirees and families plenty of choices for their next place to call home with new and established luxury communities located throughout the state.

Cumberland Trail

Managed by the state on public lands but mostly built and maintained by local volunteers, the 210-mile Cumberland Trail is one of America’s most scenic hiking destinations. With currently more than 50 trailheads located throughout Eastern Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, hikers can choose the right section for their fitness level—from wilderness paths through mountain gorges with waterfalls to steeper climbs along high ridges with spectacular views.

CumberlandTrail.org

Pickleball Heaven

The Tennessee Main Street program is one of the nation’s most successful downtown revitalization initiatives. There are now 34 accredited Main Street communities in Tennessee that benefit from grants and shared expertise to preserve historic sites and traditional architecture, while at the same time paving the way for new retail businesses, medical centers, and professional services in small towns that have found new life in the 21st century.

TennesseePreservationTrust.org

Centennial Park

The 132-acre Centennial Park in downtown Nashville was the site of the city’s 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Today, it hosts open-air community festivals and features walking trails, sunken gardens, a bandshell, an art center, a sports complex, and one of the South’s most unique attractions—a full-scale replica of the iconic Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, complete with an art gallery and a 42-foot-tall statue of the goddess Athena.

Nashville.gov/Parks