Every state has its strange bits, the quirky parts that make it home. Tennessee is no different. Our twang is substantial and our hearts are bigger, plus we have a couple of character traits that may make you giggle. If we are going to be honest there are a few weird things about Tennessee that we all just accept as normal after a while. See how many of these things you identify with. Take a look!

12. We pretty much never look while changing lanes.

Dude, you shouldn't be over there! I gotta get over! Where we are going we don't need turn signals...

11. We hold college football on pretty much the same level as church.

They share the same day of the week, after all. If you are not from around here don't worry it's just a Tennessee weird thing we do.

10. We eat our meals with at least three sides.

Otherwise, it's just not a meal. Come on people of Tennessee, you know a good meat and three when you see one.

9. We know there's only one kind of whiskey.

Jack Daniel's. Done.

8. We assume the world appreciates a good ballad.

In Tennessee, this definitely is a thing, and we wouldn't want to live anywhere that doesn't love the banjo.

7. We'll give up a right of way because we're nice.

Sure, it confuses the heck out of people - whatever! Karma.

6. We know it's summer when we see the lightning bugs.

Babies and lemonade and late nights are all summer as well.

5. We're fairly sure there's no such thing as unsweetened tea.

Blasphemous.

4. "Y'all" is just way easier to say. Period.

It's a contraction. And it's in the dictionary.

3. We know "Coke" is all-encompassing.

We don't do "soda."

2. We utilize the front porch. Extensively.

Before work, on lunch break, late at night - you name it!

It's not a lot, but it's our life!

Do any of these weird things about Tennessee make sense to you? If you grew up around here then some of them will hit real close to home, and yes that pun was intended. We have a lot to be proud of though, and there is nowhere like home. We are blessed to be located in one of the best states in the great United States. If you are like us and are proud of where you come from then check out our friends at Wear Your Roots where you can showcase your state pride with awesome appeal.

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