The allure of Tennessee: Why Floridians are trading their sandy beaches for a quieter life

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Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee

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I'm fleeing Florida after almost 40 years because 'Rolls Royces, Range Rovers and Maseratis took over' and my home insurance skyrocketed

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Palm Beach, Florida

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Americans are moving to Florida and Texas, and leaving California

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A beach in Pensacola, Florida

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Texas transplants are coming from these 10 states

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El Paso, Texas
El Paso, Texas.

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I moved to Texas from California. I was nervous to live here, but the people are friendlier than I expected.

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Brianna Mckiddy.

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Florida is experiencing the 'biggest migration' in a generation. Here are 10 states locals are moving to.

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Miami Florida
Miami, Florida.

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I moved to Mexico from Indiana with my young daughter. Life is easier and better than I ever could have imagined.

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Alyssa Pfennig and her daughter.

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Gen Zers are 'increasingly drawn to simpler living.' Here's where they're moving.

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Badlands National Park is in South Dakota.
Badlands National Park in South Dakota.

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Wall Street and money moved into South Florida, driving up prices. Now some residents want to move out.

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Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida.

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I moved from California to Tennessee for my husband's job. We can finally save money, but it's been a major culture shock.

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DeLeeuw and her husband at a favorite local restaurant, Ecco on Overton Park in Memphis.

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