Dec 19, 2025 - News
Tennessee gains 80K residents in a year
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Tennessee's population has been on an upswing for years due to a surge of newcomers moving from other states.
By the numbers: The state added nearly 80,000 new residents between 2023 and 2024, according to a recent report from the University of Tennessee.
Zoom in: An analysis of interstate moves by Atlas Van Lines found the trend of Tennessee transplants extending into 2025.
- More than 53% of the company's calls in Tennessee this year were from movers coming into the state.