Local Information for Tennessee

The state of Tennessee, also known as the “Volunteer State”, is one of the southeastern states of America. Ranked 26^th based on the land area and placed 17^th in terms of population among the other 50 states, it is touched by Virginia and Kentucky in the north, Mississippi in the south, North Carolina in the east, and Missouri in the west, where the famous Mississippi River is located. The largest city is Memphis, while its capital is the beautiful city of Nashville. The largest metro of the state is referred to as the Nashville Metropolitan Area. It was admitted to the Union as the 16^th state on the ^1st of June 1796.

Tennessee excels in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. It is known for its cattle and poultry, and its soybeans industry. Chemical and electrical equipment are included in the major manufacturing exports of the state and it is sought after within the country and globally.

Tennessee is divided based on geography, culture, and economy: the East, Middle, and West Tennessee. You can find the Blue Ridge Mountains, including the Great Smoky Mountains, in the East. Highland Rim is located in the Middle Tennessee, which is known for its tobacco production, oftentimes known as the Pennyroyal Plateau. In the west, you can locate the Gulf Coastal Plain, which is the western part of the Highland Rim and Nashville Basin.

The state has a humid subtropical climate, except for the higher elevations in the Appalachians, as it features a cooler temperature. A mountain-like temperate climate or a humid continental climate is the byproduct of this condition.

Affordable Housing in Tennessee

The Affordable Housing Resources, Inc. or AHR is a non-profit housing resource. Aside from creating reasonable housing options that it promotes in the 40 Middle Tennessee areas, specifically to the low-moderate income earners and families, the AHR also encourages strong relationship in all its neighborhoods.

The Tennessee Housing Authority also offers housing to residents 18 years old and above with low income through some of its programs, namely, the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing.

Rental Assistance in Tennessee

Tennessee offers Section 8 voucher in some of its cities, including Mississippi, Kingsport, Dayton, Elizabethton, Knoxville, and the Bradley County. Section 8 vouchers, also known as Housing Choice Vouchers, is part of the federal government’s program intended to help low income families, the disabled, and the elderly to find affordable, safe, sanitary, and decent private housing. Under the program, the voucher recipient can choose any type of housing, provided that it meets the program’s requirements.

These housing authorities will be your bridge in making your “Volunteer State” life a reality. Explore you options online and experience the warm welcome of Tennessee!