When most people think of Tennessee, they think of country music and the Smoky Mountains, but there’s so much more to this unique southern state and the people that make it great! The people of Tennessee are known for their friendliness and Southern hospitality. Despite the fact that many residents may have come from other states, they embrace the welcoming culture of the region. As you walk around town, you will be greeted with warm smiles and open arms. Whether in one of the top neighborhoods in Knoxville or a quaint small town by one of the lakes, you will encounter genuinely kind people. This level of hospitality may seem unusual at first, but it is all genuine. Due to the openness of the locals, it is effortless to form new connections and make friends.
Verizon teamed up with Nextdoor and commissioned a new academic study with Kindness.org to expand on research completed last year to see how kindness in America has changed and investigate the ways in which kindness impacts neighborhoods.
The results? Americans are very kind to their neighbors and appreciative of their impact on their lives. They had a ‘kindness quotient’ of 86% – which means that they care about their neighbors 86% as much as they care about themselves. (And they reported that their neighbors had a kindness quotient of 72% to them.) For example:
- 94% of people say they would return a lost item to a neighbor
- 61% of people say they would forgive the debt of a neighbor
- 41% of people say they would adopt the child of a neighbor who passed away
- The average American would give up $7.60 if that meant a neighbor got $10.
- Further, when asked what emotion or feeling they associate with their neighbors, respondents’ top scoring selections were ‘happy’ (63%) and ‘grateful’ (61%).
The research also found that kindness from neighbors was the best predictor of: individual happiness, satisfaction with one’s neighborhood, identification with one’s neighbors, and sense of inclusion with one’s neighborhood.
“We asked 10,000 people, from all 50 states, which kind acts they would do for their neighbors,” said Dr. Oliver Scott Curry, Chief Science Officer for Kindness.org. “Overall, our research revealed a surprisingly high capacity for kindness across America. And it shows that kindness is an important part of building better communities.”
The top 10 states with the kindest neighbors are:
1. Georgia
2. Tennessee
3. North Carolina
4. Arkansas
5. Utah
6. Louisiana
7. West Virginia
8. Mississippi
9. Texas
10. Nebraska
It’s no wonder people here are so happy and friendly too! Quality of life is a huge benefit to this great state. Overall, people enjoy living in Tennessee because it checks many boxes—a good job market, affordable housing options, low cost of living, and plentiful outdoor recreational activities like boating, hiking, camping, and visiting historical landmarks.
However, perhaps the biggest reasons people are happy here and enjoy living in East Tennessee are the state’s attributes. Its natural beauty full of lakes and rivers are all within easy reach.
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Original Article by Verizon.com
Reposted by Oceana Richards, Lakefront Living Realty, TN