Tennessee ranked as worst state to live in for 2026 by CNBC
CNBC said Tennessee’s 64-point quality of life score was dragged down by crime, drug deaths and laws targeting LGBTQ+ residents.
- CNBC ranked Tennessee the worst state to live in for 2026, assigning an F grade and a score of 64 out of 100 for quality of life. The Volunteer State's weaknesses included crime, inclusiveness, and worker protections.
- Under 2026's methodology, the 'Quality of Life' category now accounts for 11.6% of a state's overall score, up from about 10% last year. CNBC cited controversial laws, including a 'bathroom law' targeting LGBTQ+ residents, alongside high violent crime rates and drug deaths.
- All 10 states on the list are led by Republicans, a fact highlighted by California Governor Gavin Newsom on X. Eight of these bottom-tier states are located in the South, according to CNBC's analysis.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dismissed the ranking as 'nonsense' on X. The Republican governor argued that if Tennessee were truly the worst state to live in, people would not be moving there in large numbers.
- Despite the low quality of life score, Tennessee ranked highly among the best states for business. The Volunteer State maintains strong economic performance metrics, highlighting a stark contrast between quality-of-life and business competitiveness rankings.
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CNBC survey mocked after ranking all red states as top 10 'worst places to live'
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