Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
No state income tax, fast fiber, music, southern food, and mountain access.
1. Chattanooga: Best overall
2. Nashville: Best for amenities
3. Knoxville: Best value
4. Memphis: Best for affordability
5. Johnson City: Best for the outdoors
6. Franklin: Best for upscale living
7. Murfreesboro: Best growing value
8. Maryville: Best small-town pick
Remote workers move to Tennessee for no state income tax, low costs, and a culture built on music and the outdoors. Chattanooga even built its reputation on gigabit internet. Here are the 8 best places for remote workers in Tennessee, ranked.