By Anya Martin, MarketWatch
Tennessee is unlikely to be at the top of boomers’ lists of prime retirement locations, but with its scenic, rolling hills and low cost of living, perhaps it should be.
The neighboring Carolinas tend to grab lots of attention, thanks to their better-known scenic areas and trendy enclaves such as Asheville, Chapel Hill and Hilton Head. But Tennessee offers a similarly temperate climate and natural beauty, with the Appalachian Mountains in the east and the Mississippi River in the west. While some spots may seem a bit “country” for more cosmopolitan retirees, its four main cities—Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga—and many smaller towns have undergone revitalization efforts and offer a wide range of arts and cultural amenities.
Indeed, Tennessee recently earned the number-one spot among top retirement states in a Bankrate.com study, which ranked states by such data as climate, tax rates, cost of living and access to health care. The state overall has a cost of living that is 9.6% below the national average—and is also lower than that of both
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