Tennessee second-most researched state for potential movers

Tennessee is the second-most researched state for potential movers. according to a recent analysis by U.S. News and World Report. In the first quarter of 2025, U.S. News tracked migration interest among U.S. residents via online searches and found South Carolina was the most researched followed by Tennessee. Delaware and North Carolina took the third and fourth spots followed by Maine in fifth. The survey said the interest in Southern states seems to be focused on milder weather, lower cost of living, and recreation opportunities. States with beaches, mountains, and robust music scenes all faired well in the rankings. The least researched states were New Jersey followed by California, Connecticut, and Nebraska.