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Memphis, TN vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Highlights
- Oak Ridge has 2.6% less rainy days than Memphis.
- Oak Ridge has 4.6% less Sunny Days than Memphis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oak Ridge scores 4.3% better than Memphis
 Memphis, TNOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny218  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8502443
Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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Over 6 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 6 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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