It’s hard to talk about Tennessee without mentioning music, as the state is home to the birth of country music, and the foundations of rock and roll, blues, and jazz. Stretching from the Midwest to the southeast, Tennessee is a crossroads of American culture that offers everything from small-town charm to big city excitement.

Tennessee is home to gorgeous landscapes, cuisine that blends the south with the heartland, two large metropolitan areas that retain a small-town way of living, and a history of technological innovation that continues to drive its economy today. Nicknamed “The Volunteer State” as it saw more of its citizens enlist for the War of 1812 than any other state, Tennessee is as American as it gets.

From its famed music roots of the past and status as a current hotbed of popular music across several genres today, to its national parks, many colleges, Jack Daniel’s whiskey, and sweet tea, Tennessee is a land filled with equal parts southern hospitality and Midwestern work ethic. It makes sense, then, that many are moving to this state, including businesses and accompanying opportunities.