The 5 Reasons We Left California and Moved To Tennessee || Becoming A Tennessean 

🔴San Diego here. Thank you for saying that! Research is showing that the majority of Californians leaving the state are not liberal or progressive, but people who love America and value the important things in life.

@@tallgirlhappyme I know that. I understand Tennessee folks here and why they continually say this. We left Illinois 4 years ago for the same reasons your looking for a better quality of life.my husband and I were lifetime Illinois residents and we were sad to see what happened to it. I know people from California feel the same. We love it here. I feel like we should welcome you all because u only want the same! May God be with you in your life journey! Here’s to a better life!!

@JW I’m a middle Tennessee native as well

@@ryanjsgrandma2009 here's the thing ALOT of people moving here are not conservative. You can take a look at local elections and you can see what is happening. I totally understand WHY Tennesseans are concerned.

I live in east TN

Maybe cops shouldn't protect all the cops who are horrible people.

Washington county Tennessee is hiring deputies 😊

I currently live in California, my aunt and cousins moved to Tennessee because of how this state is ran. It’s such a mess here and difficult to feel safe anywhere. They’re encouraging me and my fiancé once married to make the move to Tennessee. I can’t wait to visit and meet neighbors who are friendly, and supportive of all individuals who come to be a part of the culture of TN.

If you are a conservative family, you'll fit in just fine here. Welcome home!

Come to Tennessee! We're playing your song! God Bless you and may God Protect your sweet husband, keeping him and his comrades safe from the snares of evil in California. Please get here as soon as you can, okay?? Again, GOD BLESS!

You to

It is doing the same here in Florida. It has doubled or tripled rents as well.

amen - yeah they want the facade of rural living but don't want to deal with the inconveniences that come with true rural living. Same thing here in the Texas hill country. I absolutely don't recognize it anymore and there is no signs of it stopping anytime soon. I blame the developers and local govt for allowing this to happen in these areas more than I do the people that move there. They would not move there weren't all of the conveniencies

South Carolina as well. The people here are horrible.

@@CO-kh5bg100%. I moving out after being in FL for 20 years . We can just visit.

Only the women get in your face with this ultimatum. Guys are cooler about Ca. transplants. We know why we left. Stop being so scared. Woman!

People should be grateful for the Californians moving here. Now Tennessee will have kind and attractive people and good food

@@jordyjord1519 thats your opinion the south has never been known for having horrible food. Maybe unhealthy but not bad tasting. Ntm if we wanted to be like California we'd move there. I'll never understand why people leave states go to another just to complain it isn't like the state they left. Add to the scene fine but don't try to takeover and make it cali light with a shot of southern comfort kay thanks

@@brittywren2877 Dude why do you think Californians are moving here?! It’s obviously for the politics. I can’t understand why Tennesseans are being so unwelcoming to like minded people. We’re all Americans and most of the Californians your getting are coming for a reason… and that reason isn’t the bland food. In my eyes you guys are being just as ungrateful as you say we are Kay thanks! 👋

@@jordyjord1519 lmao I am not ungrateful for people that don't want to completely change our way of life lol. I am grateful for variety of thought and inclusiveness of all perspectives. I am not ungrateful for any single soul moving from any state wanting to merely add to the already abundant activities we have here in my state. All I stated was I didn't want anyone to come in and completely change our ways. That doesn't include any backwards notions that actually need changing btw. That also doesn't in any single way make me ungrateful for people now living or moving into my area to enjoy what we have to offer. I've met many fine Californians that now call themselves Okies. I do believe you are projecting how maybe someone has made you or others feel idk. But I personally only stated what I stated. Adding to it based on your perspective doesn't make it my own.

Why should he assimilate? This is a free country. He is allowed to be different. You want that then move to North Korea.

Yep, but he sounds like his heart is in the right place....but like we say in Texas, "Don't California my Texas!" ...

@@PatriotAcresinTexas exactly!

"Not hiding behind a keyboard "...as a chad or Karen hides behind keyboard...then walk up to his face and tell him to assimilate...tough guy...

@@bornfuct Wherever you are from please stay there. If you don't like it here the way it is then don't come. We don't want to change.

And sadly we don’t have these things anymore in California...

Amen

Hopefully California doesn’t come here and change it

@@deborahryan2654 Same in NJ. It sucks!

Yep FREEDOM

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate. Or any other.

How old are you?

I lived in Atlanta from 189 to 1995 and loved it. I had two small kids and could not afford it. Moved to Kentucky in 95. I prefer GA weather for sure.I don’t like snow. Maybe a inch once a year but that all. TN nice to. I live close to TN border now

Sad the people in Georgia voted for folks that care more about illegals than Americans and voted Demorat, The people of Georgia could of stopped this Obiden mess but now it is to late.

@@jaysmith179 I don't think they could have, the democrats where gonna win no matter what by any means necessary including cheating

Appreciate it!

Please don't bring Socialist ideology with you like many not all that come here.(Hey. great if your not), this is a Red State, We enjoy our freedoms here, help keep it it that way.

Who in their right mind would complain about the culture? I retired from the Military so I met plenty of folks from the South. Where I grew up in Oregon is about as close to Appalachia as you'll find on the West Coast. I always got along will with guys from the South and Upstate New Yorkers of all people. We all grew up fishing, hunting, eating good food, with tight families and communities.

I didn't see where he complained about the culture. 🤔

@@darrenjones2933 I’m from Florida and I’ve been to upstate NY and it was way different from the city. Very friendly people and beautiful mountains.

Sorry but u are cute

@@user-eo8eg6qd6x bravo!

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Don't California my Tennessee.

@@gretch4206 Being from California and looking to move out of state, the perception that Californians will contaminate the areas we choose to move to has been an unexpected bummer in choosing to leave. We are good people who look out for our neighbors, volunteer at our church and work hard at our jobs so the assumptions about us based on a generalization are hard to overcome. I promise that if we moved into your neighborhood as your new next door neighbors, you would have new friends in us and my husband knows how to smoke a mean brisket. ❤

Exactly why I moved here from Maine! Get in where you fit in. I found a place with my values, and the people here have exceeded my expectations. I love connecting with me neighbors about what we think is the right direction for the community and country.

We love our state and we have noticed a lot of people from New England and California move in. These states have strict gun laws and stay blue every election. We are the opposite of that and we are proud of it. Voting blue destroyed your state and strict gun laws made citizens unable to defend themselves. I am proud to say we have not made the liberal mistake. # let's go brandon

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

Hello ex-Californians. I just nod my head and laugh at the same experiences you all have had living in California. Especially SOUTHERN California. Can't spark on northern Cali. Can't believe how much exodus from California the past 20 yrs. Lived in Alabama since '96 but seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who was born in Akron, Ohio and still considers myself Buckeye Red. Still have the accent. I grew up living in Rancho Cucamonga, Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was still cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, liberals indoctrination in high school, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

@@caramel7123 We left Nor Cal Redding. Used to be one of the last good places in Cali. Just visited. What dump. So depressing. $7 gas. Wished we left 10 years earlier for Florida.

Yes, ready to move back to the midwest.

Why?

California has it’s problems, like any state, I still love California but I live in a nice area of Southern California. My sister just moved to TN. I’m trying to find the appeal.

@@NotJessH it's a laid back way of life, out of the "fast lane".

@@lolasierra8239 My husband and I run a small 10 acre avocado and citrus farm and train horses. We’re pretty far away from the fast lane but I know what you’re saying. I was visiting my mom the other day, she lives 20 minutes away, she ran into an old neighbor who asked her if she still lived “in her little house” in a snide way. Some people have no class.

Hello ex-Californians. Can't believe how much exodus from California the past 20 yrs. Lived in Alabama since '96 but seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who was born in Akron, Ohio and still considers myself a Buckeye Red. I grew up living in Rancho Cucamonga, Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was still cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

In Tennessee, you can disagree with someone and still be friends. It's one of our best qualities. I'mma say, "Bless 'is heart, daggone fool" and just move on, praying that you will do research and come around to my opinion...I ain't got to CANCEL you for having your own thoughts....that's a fascist, WOKE, SJW thing. Most of us ain't like that.

Well said!

@@sheilaann3878 thank you Sheila. I take it you are one of my Tennessee Sisters 😉

@@SugarCreekOffGrid We are family!

@@SugarCreekOffGrid me too union city tn

@@sheilaann3878 yes we are

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@Madeline Montgomery interesting

😲😲😲 I have friends that relocated from New York and this is not their experience at all. They have nothing but great things to say about Tennessee. But they're Christians....

Tennessee has a large Christian population. The more professing "Christians" there are in an area, the more likely it is that there are genuine born again Christians there. What that produces is God's blessings and people filled with the Holy Spirit. Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

amen

Lol I'm from N. Y. and I don't have to think I'm better than you or my rural life is more loving than yours.

@Kimberly Notch God bless you ! New York and Cali refugees are flooding the South and a big problem is that many are bringing with them the politics and kind of thinking that created the problems that they are fleeing. ✌️

Please specify what southern traditions and way of life you are talking about. What is a "true southerner" in the USA today? Everywhere in the USA today, there are a lot of people formerly from somewhere else. Your "way of life" is not under your control, you can only control yourself.

@@chrysr7773 these points could be argued until we're blue in the face, however once upon a time many Southerners did indeed have their own culture, and some still do, and no it wasn't just racism. Of course there's our accent, and there's variations of our accents depending on the region, we had our own taboos and "southern manners" thing going on, and what northerners call "soul food" is/was simply food to us, its just what we eat.. And back in the day religion was taken way more seriously in parts of the south (hence, "the bible belt ") and there was a church on pretty much every other block, but of course this varied I suppose. I remember when I was little it was still shameful (and mostly unheard of) to have multiple "baby daddy", to be drunks, etc., and most everyone in an area knew everyone else. And in the more rural areas people would (and some still occasionally do) even wave at you as pass each other on the road in cars lol (the "southern hospitality" thing, again), etc. Time just flowed differently for us. I remember this very well when I was a small child (I'm in my early forties now). And contrary to popular belief there's tons of black people in the South and for the most part we've gotten along just fine for a long time now, at least where I've lived. Also, black Southerners have their own variations of culture as well. When I was a youth and visited up north the differences in our cultures were obvious. But of course white Southerners are the only people for whom it's PC to make fun of, so we catch all the hell. But the South was much more than racism. By the way, to the haters, I don't give two fks what you think about us. ✌️to everyone. P.S of course it could be different for different Southerners from different places and different situations, I'm just speaking from my personal point of view. And when we ask you to respect the way that we live, just asking you to leave behind the politics and thinking that destroyed the places from which your fleeing.

So true!!

I work in Chattanooga but live in north Ga.

I am thinking to move to this part of tenessee as there is no snow.

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

amen in my car trunk are rain coat, snow boots, a bathing suit and a light jacket. you never know lol

I live in louisville

Take a nap it will change

That's just living in the South...

I have seen al four seasons in 1 day. Starting out cold and snowy and then by late afternoon- no snow, sunny weather and shorts and flip flops and I have seen it the other way around- starting out warm and by evening snow- usually the snow doesn't stick when it happens this way.

We didn't change anything. Our government changed everything to suit them

Long as they don’t start Turing it blue

So you want to welcome in people who will eventually destroy your beautiful state? That doesn't sound very wise to me. Good luck to you when it turns into California 2.0.

@@gokusaiyan252 Someone voted those people in office and continue to do so over & over. Just saying.

@@tennesseetexan1957 you're right and now they're running the whole country

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate. Or any other.

Us too!

I think you have many agreeing

Me too

Yep! Here too! Time to leave the land of the liberals.

Keep the Democrat ways behind you

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That will be me! I can't wait to leave New York an go to where people love Jesus!!!!

@@frosting_on_the_side nope, still stuck in Commufornia. Careers is the thing holding us back but we are actively researching places. I don’t see myself here in two years.

We’re think of moving there from Wisconsin

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

Hello ex-Californians. I just nod my head and laugh at the same experiences you all have had living in California. Especially SOUTHERN California. Can't spark on northern Cali. Can't believe how much exodus from California the past 20 yrs. Lived in Alabama since '96 but seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who was born in Akron, Ohio and still considers myself Buckeye Red. Still have the accent. I grew up living in Rancho Cucamonga, Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was still cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, liberals indoctrination in high school, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

Thank you!

Glad to have you and your energy/happiness, Kim! WELCOME HOME!!

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

@@caramel7123 When I walk our dog around the neighborhood, I keep checking license plates of people moving in. NY, IL, NJ & CA plates are an automatic concern. We've had a couple of homes purchased by people who escaped blue states but it turns out they were actually born and raised in Tennessee. Returnees.

As a Tennessean who moved to Indiana and then moved back. I can 2nd that as far as the cynicalism. It's just a different atmosphere down here.

Most Appalachians, but especially NE Tennesseeans, have a very deep, but quiet relationship with God and Nature....Most NE Tennesseeans grew up farming, near farms, in churches or near churches, on/in the river or near the river... We have confronted the environment, the Laws of Man, the spiritual, the supernatural, as in our dreams and as in a part of our souls...We reject the totalitarian powers of Washington, D.C. and beyond... WE embrace the damn-near Libertarian ideals of Emancipating other Human Beings from bondage, taxation-as-theft, and we love the HELL out of our GUNS. Jonesborough, TN printed the "Abolitionist Papers" for God's sake. As the people of the 423, we deeply respect the Acts of Charity, Kindness, brutal open honesty, observing cleanliness, and being very kind to other human beings and animals....we're the polite "Japan of the South"...hahaha, my Japanese teacher said that once. Heee-hee! She was a hoot 'n a half. Miss you, Tezuka-Sensei.

Get out before they build a wall around CA and lock you in. Quarinteen State. Really hurry up and come on over to our side.👍

@@thatsonebadhatharry8610 we're trying to get out of Commifornia. But it's going to be awhile. Have to save some more $.

Have you thought about a GO FUND ME account. 😁

Try somewhere else, maybe Arkansas. Tennessee is full now, and thanks to Californians, EXPENSIVE.

@@ryeann2567 it's expensive everywhere.

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who was born in Akron, Ohio and still considers myself a Buckeye Red. I grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was still cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

Where did you move to in TN?

My husband and I are in Seattle WA now but talking about a move to TN! He’s from FL and I’m from Illinois

🤣🤣🤣 Local Yokel

We moved here 3 years ago! Moving was expensive coming from California. Now there is a waiting list to get out! But come on out here it’s a much better way of life. You won’t regret it. Take care and good luck!

@@shajucoconnelly865 Thank you. I plan to travel as light as possible and pretty much start fresh in Eastern Tennessee. As Hoag likes to say "get rid of the junk you don't need". I'm planning to put that to heart.

When he finishes his school bring him with you, we need tradesmen here and they are not looked down upon. We like hard working people here.

@@jeffsullivan3101 His trade school usually has employers lined up for the top 10% of the class (which Jeff is in) so it really depends on where they are located. He's been talking about heading north to Alaska, Montana, or the Dakotas. I think he has a thing for cold. But we'll see in September. Thanks for thinking of him.

That is awesome and that means a lot to us, really appreciate that!

Hello from Sweetwater

Ive got family in Maryville. Im from Baltimore. Im moving down there when I save up enough $$$. Hope to meet ya when I get down there.

Hello from Jeff County

That is awesome!

Definitely God's Country 🙌🏻

I know where too because I live here and demographics are definitely changing! People need to be aware of the Blue wave trying to change this part of East TN.

@@missdeeva2266 wait........one the reasons I'm finally leaving Kalifornia is the overwhelming blueness and morality. Is north east TN turning?

@@larrywebster2126 Ive lived in middle ten all my life and I do notice more blue values coming in especially towards the east, there’s a rise in need for housing in Tennessee and I’ve met people from everywhere, especially the city I lived in (Antioch) was very diverse but overall I would say it’s still a conservative state In my opinion.

@@larrywebster2126 its 30% Blue in Blount County and not that long ago it was 10% There is a very vocal group here trying to change it even more blue and if the conservatives here don't wake up soon and get involved it will happen.

You must have moved close to where I just moved to Union City! So blessed to be here now

@@lisaazzano1811 yes! Not far from there :)

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate. Or any other.

Yeah........it is no way comparable, that's why I always stress to people it isn't what you think when you hear the "humid South"

Humidity in Florida? Laughs in Qatari.

@@grantarnold2606 have you been to Florida?

@@larrym.johnson9219 I lived there

@@grantarnold2606 I am living there( here... Florida Right now).

Many of us have been praying, fighting the bizarreness of California for many years. People are tired of it.

My thoughts exactly... Kinda like the way things are here... Don't need fixin cause we ain't broke.

I pray for TN. They have RUINED AZ.

Would love to know more about parts of Tennessee. How does anyone know which parts are good, safe or for us????

Where is this beautiful property? I need to be in that area!

You’re not the king of USA. I just don’t go there because I don’t like racism. But if I did I would bring my Democrat politics right with me

@@og-greenmachine8623 racism is every where! There's nothing you can do, nothing the stupid politicians (republicans and demonrats) can do about it, there's nothing the main stream Media can do about it, there's nothing the social media giants can do about it! The only thing you can do, is to Move On!

@@NoamTheGOAT50 They created it. They need the racism.. It’s a business tool for them.

@@og-greenmachine8623 Unfortunately for you, you are not royalty either, no matter where you are from. There is no racism here unless folks like you bring it with you. If you are so blind that you don't see what Democrat ran states and cities are and why they fail, we don't really want you here anyway.

@Marius Raaths Ok. Troglodytic and childish but I imagine there was some humor in there.

Oh my, that is so hard to hear. Glad you have somewhere to find some peace and quiet with your son 🙏🏻 Hopefully we meet up!

Becky, sorry for loss of your family members. Awful. God bless.

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

@@caramel7123 I am scared also with what is going on with our country. I live in Mississippi in the country back off the road so I hope to hide from the bad stuff. It is hard watching over stuff by yourself since my husband passed but I am prepared the best I can. I never cared about keeping up with other people but I can see where that would be hard in that environment

I appreciate that and love that you reached out, thank you! 🙏🏻

Come to Tennessee. No income tax, low property taxes, and affordable housing. You can buy acres here very reasonably priced.

God's people have to live together to keep the state from becoming morally corrupt. Stay blessed sister 🙏❤

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate. Or any other.

Quit assuming all the people leaving California are democrats! You have false news because many of us leaving are conservatives!AND we are all sick the crap and fraud voting.

@@humblehalfacre8464 glad to see all conservatives are leaving Dem destruction!

Sadly, the bias against new Californian refugees stems from the first Californians here who buy up the small town papers to turn them Left. :( Left a bad taste in most TN's mouths. And certain Californians are targeting some areas to increase the Left philosphy. :( But if you have the enthusiasm to embrace the way of life and conservatism in TN - you will be warmly received.

Why do people always have to bring politics into a conversation. Last I knew that this was the United States of America, not the Divided States of America. Leave the politics out of it.

@@rayguimond4911 now Ray wants everyone to leave politics out of everything now Biden is in office due to stolen election. Unite my ass!

Born and raised here in middle Tennessee myself and I’ve Traveled all over the United States and I can’t see myself living anywhere else but here.

Screw you. Get out of my state

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

Hello ex-Californians. Can't believe how much exodus from California the past 20 yrs. Lived in Alabama since '96 but seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who was born in Akron, Ohio and still considers myself a Buckeye Red. I grew up living in Rancho Cucamonga, Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was still cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

Yes. Theres one in Dalton, Ga. Calhoun, Ga. Thats all I can think of right now. That being said... I feel like they dont taste the same as they do when I visit the west coast. Idk

@@SC68170 There is one in Fort Oglethorpe as well.

Whhhhaaatttttt???? In Friendsville? We need to meet up!

I love friendship tn. I am from union city

@@Hoagmatthew Im in Friendsville

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We are also in the Johnson City area. Moved from California for all the same reasons. Absolutely love it here!!!

Hi I live in Kingsport!

@@pamhill222 how is life up the road?

Welcome HOME😉

It happens, it slowly becoming a part of me 🙌🏻

Right! I laughed too!!!

I've been a little hesitant on doing a video like that because it can be so opinionated due to so many of us have different wants and desires, but I think along those lines, maybe doing something like best areas if you want land, or close to city, or something like that, I think I can put something like that together

Enlightened One , I'm from Fallbrook and have been in Knoxville for 24 yrs. I have to agree with Hoag it's really depends on what you want. I've been all over the state for either work , club soccer with the kids or just site seeing and I personally think East TN is the best place to live.

Check out Knoxville,Oak Ridge,Clinton and Maryville.

Tennessee changes from one end of state to the other. West TN. Is flat and open. Memphis probably not the best area. Nashville is nice in the outskirts, but downtown is turning liberal. Chattanooga has small mountains, good shopping. Knoxville it good place if you don’t mind crowds. Northeast Tn, has mountains, trout fishing, hunting, it is excellent for outdoors people. Not as populated. A 1800 sf home in rural TN is less than $200k. No state income tax.

I agree it depends on your life style. East tennessee had many mountains and lakes for plenty of outdoor activities. Oak Ridge has an excellent school system but most of Tennessee has decent school systems which surprises most people.

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate. Or any other.

Awesome, congrats 🙌🏻

Congrats! I'm still looking. I've researched blount county and researched couple hours south of nashville. Still not sure. :/

Hello to ex-Californians. Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who was born in Akron, Ohio and still considers myself a Buckeye Red. I grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was still cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

Get out of New York . I left after 22 years. Thank god I did. New York City is a dump

@@emermbiemer302 looks like that is going to happen sooner rather than later. Cheers.

North Carolinians don't want any more New Yorkers. You have made us the new Florida. Go back. :)

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate.

Have a safe move! We welcome ya'll!

So happy to be here 🙌🏻

That’s exactly where me and my family want to move from Oregon 😁

Totally agree, thank you!

i live in tazewell

@@barbaracunliffe1745 Hey neighbor!!

WERE JUST A LAID BACK STATE WHERE EVERYONE KNOWS EVERYBODY ELSE

Living in Alabama for years, but Seriously wanting to move to east Tennessee. I love mountain towns. As someone who grew up living in So Cal back in 1981-94 when Cali was cool to live there. Everyone wanted to live in Cali. When people back east would ask what So Cal was like, there was a lot of pressure to impress others. Brands, style, what you own. I saw the early signs of every problem they have now, overpopulation, pollution, drought, higher crime, Democrats from everywhere moving in. Reagan was prez. Too young to understand what that meant to USA. Conservatism was to be proud of. Hope TN doesn't suffer the same fate. Or any other.

Hope so!

Awesome, glad the algorithm works sometimes....thank you!!!

So did you guys leave?? This comment was 1 yr ago, curious. I’m now watching videos to get the heck out of CA by 2024

Me too. Where are you?

@@andreafelton689 Riverside. You?

Nice, that is awesome!

The wife and I relocated to Crossville a couple months ago. We love it here on the plateau.

Appreciate you, thank you!!!

Maybe West VA bit not VA. Sorry. TN card revoked.