According to a recent survey, Tennessee has been rated one of the friendliest states out of all 50, second only to Minnesota.
The South has long been known for its charm and hospitality, especially, it would seem, in Tennessee. It doesn’t hurt that the music scene is often vibrant and energetic, contributing to the friendly atmosphere.
Tennessee’s nearest neighbors, Kentucky and Georgia, were listed at numbers 19 and 16 respectively. Locals from the Volunteer State were noted for treating tourists and passersby like they were from the same state.
The full results are as follows:
1. Minnesota
2. Tennessee
3. South Carolina
4. Texas
5. Wyoming
6. Indiana
7. Colorado
8. Kansas
9. Oklahoma
10. Hawaii
11. Ohio
12. Louisiana
13. Nebraska
14. Illinois
15. Idaho
16. Georgia
17. New Mexico
18. Pennsylvania
19. Kentucky
20. South Dakota
21. Alabama
22. Missouri
23. Mississippi
24. Oregon
25. North Dakota
26. Wisconsin
27. Maryland
28. Michigan
29. Iowa
30. West Virginia
31. Maine
32. Utah
33. North Carolina
34. Vermont
35. Virginia
36. Montana
37. Alaska
38. Connecticut
39. Arizona
40. California
41. Rhode Island
42. Florida
43. Nevada
44. New Hampshire
45. Washington
46. New Jersey
47. Massachusetts
48. Delaware
49. Arkansas
50. New York
This list of the most friendly states was published by Big 7 Travel, a travel website that produces “city guides aimed towards adventurous travellers looking for authentic experiences, from where to eat and drink to the most unmissable things to do.”
They ranked the states by asking their social media audience of 1.5 million people what they thought the friendliest states in America were.
As true Tennessee locals, the attorneys at Gilreath & Associates are always welcoming and compassionate. Our client focus makes us stand out as one of the best law firms in the state, with successes not just in Tennessee but across the southeast.
If you’re ever in an accident or are suffering from an injury, and need a friendly face in the Tennessee community, Gilreath is here.
