Tennessee has the worst quality of life in the US., per CNBC ranking

Axios ^ | 7/14/2026 | Story by Adam Tamburin

[Lazamataz]

Tennessee has the worst quality of life in the country, according to CNBC, which gave the Volunteer State an F for quality of life in its annual ranking of the best states for businesses.

Why it matters: State leaders often pride themselves on making Tennessee as business-friendly as possible, but CNBC's closely watched rankings highlight some reasons businesses might stay away.

How it works: Multiple variables were considered when scoring states on their quality of life, including crime rates, the availability of affordable child care and paid leave policies.

CNBC also considered "inclusiveness in state laws, including protections against discrimination of all kinds."

The score also factors Tennessee's strict anti-abortion laws, with CNBC citing data showing many younger workers avoid working in states that ban abortions.

The top state based only on quality of life was Vermont.

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[Lazamataz]

Abortion restrictions and a lack of DEI were the primary reasons why Tennessee was considered 'the worst state'.

Well, I guess that's what you can expect from Axios.

[Lazamataz]

Bad news, brother. Turns out you live in the absolute worst state in the country.

[kosciusko51]

So the criteria used were intentionally selected to make red states look worse.

[Lurker]

We may need to move there.

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[Blurb2350]

These Best- and Worst-type lists are almost always perverted by using wacky leftwing criteria — diversity, LGBT crapola, homeless shelters, etc.

[Lazamataz]

So the criteria used were intentionally selected to make red states look worse.

Surprised that a lack of gun laws and low taxes weren't also included.

[TTFX]

The title is inaccurate. They tried to find the worst state for transgenders, not the worst state for the average person.

[Lazamataz]

Yup, except I’m already in one of the better states.... Georgia....

[Lazamataz]

The title is inaccurate. They tried to find the worst state for transgenders, not the worst state for the average person.

I'm expecting next, that states will be ranked in descending order based on the leniency shown to child rapists.

[Lazamataz]

These Best- and Worst-type lists are almost always perverted by using wacky leftwing criteria — diversity, LGBT crapola, homeless shelters, etc.

Just invert the list and you have a pretty good roster of states to move to.

[volare737]

The criteria they used was absolutely ridiculous….INCLUESIVENESS was a factor,,,,,total BS!

[Lazamataz]

The criteria they used was absolutely ridiculous….INCLUESIVENESS was a factor,,,,,total BS!

Yup. Next, they will include tolerance of preaching LBGTQXEYAVDJMRKKKUSUCKA to kindergarteners in libraries.

[Psalm 73]

[Per NBC] Tennessee has the worst quality of life in the country - meaning it's not Commie-friendly.

I'm down with that.

[PGalt]

Beautiful state, friendly people. CNBC lies.

[TTFX]

Mentally ill people have taken over CNBC

[Lazamataz]

Down like a clown Charlie Brown.

[Red Badger]

PING!..................

[dfwgator]

If it keeps leftists from wanting to move to those states than I say they are doing a good thing here.

[mewzilla]

NYS sits at #18.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Lazamataz]

Mentally ill people have taken over CNBC

Correction: Mentally ill people have taken over ALL LEGACY MEDIA... for decades.