It's Fair To Say That Tennesseans Do These 10 Things Better Than Anyone Else
By Meghan Kraft|Published March 15, 2022
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
It’s hard to go wrong when you visit Tennessee, mainly because the rolling, lush hills and bustling cities make it a fun place to visit no matter the time of year. Of course, there are a few things that set Tennessee firmly apart from other states, and we’ve compiled a list of 10 things that Tennesseans do better than anyone else. It’s a nonnegotiable, folks. The people of Tennessee have the corner on a solid number of fun, quirky things, and we think we’ve found them all…
Tennesseans have perfected the art of barbecue, and you will find delicious small restaurants and chains all over the state. From pulled pork to ribs, North Carolina and Missouri can't even compete.
Creamy, decadent, and nostalgic, Tennesseeans understand the true art of banana pudding. So much so, in fact, that Centerville hosts the National Banana Pudding Festival every year.
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4. There's no state that does country music better than Tennessee
Home to the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry, it's fair to say that country music not only grew in popularity due to Tennessee but it still calls the state home. The small town of Bristol is said to be the true birthplace of the twangy favorite though, so make sure you visit if you can!
5. Can anyone else make hot chicken like a Tennessean? Absolutely not.
Fried chicken smothered in cayenne pepper put Nashville on the culinary map, and though there are many copycats throughout the nation, you won't find anyone serving the spicy dish better than a Tennessean.
Paris, Tennessee hosts the World's Biggest Fish Fry for a week in late April, and the festival serves up over 12,500 pounds of catfish to hungry visitors. The celebration is one that locals look forward to all year long!
At 12:01 a.m. on the 4th of July every single year, the town of Gatlinburg throws a Fourth of July Midnight Parade. These patriotic locals officially throw the first celebration every year. How wild!
10. There is no other state that will welcome you like Tennessee
The rural countryside, the kind people. There is no other state more welcoming than Tennessee.
Do you agree with this list of things Tennessee does better than any other state? Make sure you leave your thoughts because there is no one more trustworthy than a Tennessean. Maybe trustworthiness should be number eleven…we could go on and on!
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