I would but I wonder just how many people, actually consider the high Sales Tax in Tenn. I'm referring to when people consider moving to Tenn. People whose critreria has a lower COL on thier list. Taxing a person's groceries at 7.75%, with food as expensive as it is. Unbelievable. That in itself is a crime, food is an absolute necessity. It should be exempt from tax at least when purchasing groceries. Seems to me that Tenn is leaning on Sales Tax, as primarily the sole method of raising revenue in that state. Its pretty obvious many must struggle, because the state is known for a high percentage of poverty to begin with. Yes something is wrong with this method, and anyone with common sense would question it. A better and more fair system would be a much lower sales tax and a low income tax. Since Property and Vehicle reg is also low in Tenn. There is just to much dependence on very high sales tax that can only go up. Leaning on the poor and the affluent to fund the state on the same level is very unfair. I can only imagine the high percentage of people on Food Stamps in Tenn.
Jim | Portland, OR | Report Abuse

Do you rent or own? Having been in both Southern California and Nashville very recently, I find it hard to believe that Nashville is more expensive. I would really like to know as I'm seriously considering moving with my family to either Los Angeles (Santa Clarita area) or Nashville. Thank you for any insights.
Kevin | San Jose, CA | Report Abuse