4 Years After Moving From California To Tennessee, A 19 Year-Old's Perspective 2023-38

[@staciw4979]

I moved from Orange County CA with my parents when I was 23 to TN and literally had to start over but now that I've been here for 27 years, I wouldn't have changed anything. TN is a way better place to raise kids and have family values. Glad to see more people moving to TN from Cali.

[@emileewooten3874]

Good you avoided Florida.

[@underground9260]

@@emileewooten3874 regardless of policies, Florida will become California! No political party controls home prices. California has had this issue since the 70’s

[@B.A.B.G.]

As long you don't turn TN into CA.

[@B.A.B.G.]

​@@emileewooten3874 WhyFlorida is great..l

[@bokchoydoggie6489]

tennessee rocks

[@thomaschavez9326]

Left SoCal 16+ years ago to W. Tennessee...Best move ever...wish I did it 5yrs. Earlier. YeeeHaaa!

[@TheIHVPNetwork]

I really appreciate this insight from a young Californian. I landed on your channel after typing in "Moving Out of California". She said what I was thinking as the quality of life here is anything but good. Not certain what State I will land in the next 60 days or less but I gave Cali a half a century of hard dedicated work---struggling every single day of my life. I totally give up. Thank you for this! Best of good living in Tennessee!

[@TheMiriam333]

She's the same age as my daughter. We've been here a year and it's been a very difficult year, but my daughter is finally finding some friends. My daughter now never wants to leave, while i'm still feeling unsure. One thing i really love is that since moving here, my testimony of Faith and relationship with Jesus has gone sky high to levels i didn't know could exist. That's priceless. And i do think living in the south might have something to do with encouraging "more Jesus". Your daughter has the most precious smile and sensitive nature. God Bless her and your family!

[@Trust3]

You guys are what makes America, America,family values.Ive watched you guys run for charities, pick up trash along paths, cant stand liter bugs, and your all a neighbor who would gladly help someone.If they had a contest for a Great American family who loves the country you have my vote, most sincerely.

[@marianomusso2887]

My daughter was the same way when we left Baton Rouge to move to to Ozark’s in Arkansas. No regrets now. Please keep up the great work.

[@davejarvis7522]

You escaped California, good for you!!!

[@austinduke6017]

Glad y'all like it here, Tennesseans are great people but we also don't want a lot of people moving here and pushing us out of our home towns. We like the people that adapt to our way of life and how it is here. We don't like the people that move here and bring the same crap that ruined where they're from and try to change it here. So if you're thinking of moving here keep that in mind, don't try to change it.

[@RicardoZ590]

Please stop with this nonsense.

[@benniebarrow348]

@@RicardoZ590. It’s not nonsense. When you leave a declining place to one that has appeal and a positive change then the people who have lived in those appealing and positive communities you have chosen have the right to be concerned about losing the lives they have worked hard for. Many cases of where Californians show up wanting what these places offer but then proceed trying to turn them into the mess they left behind . Nothing wrong with stressing that you are welcomed here but be willing to accept the whole change and assimilate. Do not show up and expect to change them and their culture and dictate to them.

[@DawnB417]

I have been out of California for almost 20 years. I have no plans on ever moving back. I have state hopped and am in the Ozarks now. 😊

[@smoreadventures]

Your daughter is a beautiful young lady! May God abundantly bless her!

[@binksterb]

Hogg haven't talked to you in awhile, thankful you all made the journey to Tennessee. Great to have you all as neighbor's God Bless

[@shawntate2547]

We made the move in October and we love it. Enjoyed watching your videos before about your move. Thanks for the info you share, Sweet family.

[@ruffoandgabriel]

Just found your channel. You're having a similar experience to our family. Moved from CA to TN 3 years ago, best decision ever. Our 19 year old son is thriving, happier and making good friends. California is not the same anymore, it's tapped out. Looking at my kid growing up here reminds me of my experiences I had in the 80's CA. Thanks for sharing.

[@republicunited2183]

TN is great

[@paulamyrick6436]

I was born and raised in California still have friends and family there but thankful that I’m in Tennessee 🙌🏼

[@WackyWitchTV]

Watching from Los Angeles as a single mom and it’s killing me out here with four jobs to survive! Tennessee sounds fantastic! My son will graduate high school next year and he’s like let’s go!!!!

[@r_watkinsi9443]

It’ll be worth it! You’ll save so much money when it comes down to housing and gas prices

[@WackyWitchTV]

@@r_watkinsi9443 I bit the bullet and got out! Moved us up to Big Bear and loving it!!!!

[@jamescares9003]

C'mon!

[@franciscoramirez-nb4er]

From SoCal and having lived in Virginia and had kids grown up in Tn. It’s a lot worth it, a sense of having a calm quality of life goes a lot further in Tn in rural areas.

[@boniekading5605]

Thank you for this I was looking for answers and I got them. This was wonderful. Thank you so much.

[@theodoresiler47]

She can tell the truth she is just happy we actually wear shoes and have indoor pluming. As a life long east Tennessee resident we are not offended at all.

[@TheKnoxFox]

Great video!

[@jmiller3579]

It was good you upped and went. A lot of the HS in CA are struggling with drug issues. A lot of parents told me they didn’t think their kids would ever do it... GOD BLESS TN

[@mrsmommy99]

Super helpful. We moved to Knoxville area 12/3/22, my daughter was 15.5 and son was 13. He loved it from start and she HATED IT HERE. Thought TN would be full of “country bumpkins” but lo and behold, she started dating her first ever boyfriend just 3 months after moving and is still with him. Has more friends here than she ever had in Orange County.

[@rheono5839]

I've been in Florida for 20 plus years, but the living cost is nuts. Your channel is a window to a new possibility, thanks by the way.

[@OffThaHeezay]

The living cost in TN is just as bad due to the influx of people moving here with the mindset you have. Some people from TN can't even afford homes here.

[@garyr4211]

Costs are high now but they weren't. Had a house built in Palm Coast, Florida 2003 for $80,000. 3 bed room, 2 bath, 2 car garage on 80 x 120 lot. My property taxes right now are $615 per year. Have homestead and senior discount. House insurance $$1,356.77 per year for house valued at $230,000. I do not have flood insurance. Everything costs more now.

[@underground9260]

I ageee, it’s gone insane. I even know a few locals are going to leave because they can’t afford to live here anymore. They are being priced out of there own state. And it’s also getting way too crowded, especially during the spring/summer.

[@arkomoose1002]

It IS hillbilly town. You must be located near Nashville or something. I’m from CA and now in southeast tennessse.

[@steveh4968]

@@arkomoose1002 They are where you are. They're in Blount County near Murvull, close enough to Knoxville but not in Knox County. Perfect area.

[@marie.s9995]

I have a friend who also were from CA. They relocated with her mom, and sister. She's now in her late 20s and is a healthcare professional, married and assimilated with the community pretty well.

[@mikeweaver7747]

Great interview, I'm sure it was a big change for you to move. I'm so glad you guy's chose TENNESSEE. We are a little back woods farmers, and HILLBILLIES. LOL I think you will look back on this when you raise a family here, and thank your mom and dad for the HARD choice of up rooting you from DREARY CALIFORNIA , to the Glamorous Hills of TENNESSEE. We are Blessed to have your sweet faimly. Now tell everyone how bad it is so they will stop moving here. Lol. Hope to see more of you in podcast and family video's. GO VOLS What a graduation that will be.

[@deborahclaypool2349]

Both your daughters are gorgeous and most of all smart and kind !!! You both did a good job and your girls are the result of great parenting

[@harolddenton6031]

You all did good raising up this young lady. Shw is pretty wise young gal. All we want as parents is for our offspring to be successful in finding their way in life. I was blessed tyst my 23 year old daughter was able to go 2 years at a richmond,va community College then now she has just completed her 3 rd semester in a local bonsecour hospitals registered nurse training program. Only 2 more semesters left and my Ally girl will be taking the Virginia rn nursing license test.

[@bassblastersc1094]

Would you be so kind to tell me from what part of Cal. to what part of Tennessee did you move.. I’m in the Santa Cruz, California area want to find a nice spot to land out there. Thanks!

[@McLivin410]

Hey neighbor, I’m from Monterey. I think he moved to Clarksville. Or near it.

[@Del-Scent]

This is a great story!!! As a parent of a daughter, I respect you guys immensley as I bet she wasn't very pleasant over the move. Good for you. The older she gets, especially when she has her own children, she will totally see what great parents she had.

[@rictech.]

I’m from Northern California? Took a trip to Tennessee in April to check it out.. nice information from your family.. kids know. Thanks

[@starcreations7409]

I need help can you help me ?

[@starcreations7409]

Help me

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

Your daughter sounds like she has a good head on her shoulders. Of course, that is in part of having great parents who talk to her and want what's best for her. She knows that you guys have her back if she needs help. Young lady, if you have the work ethics of your mom and dad, you will go far in life.

[@onthefritzfarm]

Your daughter has adjusted well. I’ve been to California once. My best friend lives in the Moreno Valley area. I believe that people are much happier in the middle States, especially kids. Y’all have done right by your girls by moving them.

[@darinrmcclure]

Best move ever. 🎉

[@ffzcali]

Thank for sharing your experience. I am in your area as I write this looking at UT with family / for my daughter who is currently attending Saddleback College back in California. She is going through a very similar experience with college and finding her passion. Thank you also, as I have been following your channel for a couple of years now. Extremely like minded as you present yourself on your channel. Owe you a beer or coffee Just waiting for our families time to make the move. Again thanks for the great content !!!

[@kevinfessler6831]

Young people typically want to stay where they are because that's all they know. It's totally understandable. My folks were getting sick of California in the 70's (I grew up in OC) and when my Dad had a chance to take a job in WA we vetoed the move. But then, I think CA in the 70's (and 80's) was terrific. I wouldn't have left THAT place at THAT time. This young lady (wow, she looks like her Mom) may not wanted to come out and say it was a great move, but she definitely has good perspectives and she's happy to be here in TN. Best to the Family.

[@derekshepherd1355]

Thanks that was a good video. Moved out to East TN from California with my wife and 2 daughters ages 6 and 10. They love it here and are doing well, but as a parent you always question your decisions with your children and how it will affect them. East TN is a great place to raise a family, CA not so much.

[@bloodshred6007]

Hi, glad your family made it out safe. I am really thinking east Tennessee as well, east of Knoxville to be exact. Could you tell me a little about your experience so far please?

[@trevorscott4278]

It's sweet seeing people from California moving to Tennessee and Kentucky. More in Tennessee, but I love seeing it!

[@AndyTheBunny2008]

PLEASE, PLEASE, do NOT bring Cali values to Tennessee!

[@Ann10999]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@wi54725]

So many Californians have moved to that part of Tennessee, that they brought earthquakes with them. There was one today (6-24-23). This leaving California to move East and South is the reverse of the Grapes of Wrath. In Middle Tennessee, it's called the Wrath of Grapes.

[@teresalimon4070]

Thanks for this! I have 2 girls here too and we love TN! Our biggest regret is not moving to East TN sooner.

[@63tnbadboy]

I grew up in Knoxville TN❤, and I've traveled to a few places, never California. I love it here in East Tennessee. We have four seasons, we are very much a Republican state. With tourism one of our biggest economic entities, we are taught to be nice. And we have the Smokey Mountains, Norris Lake, and many venues of entertainment.

[@imatalkin4358]

There’s no fixing CA

[@kanenjames8503]

We have moved from Florida to TN, 4 years ago

[@cierracarrico4718]

As a mom who has 2 daughters (9 & 7 yrs old) I appreciate this video so much! I'm so happy I found your channel. I'm going to subscribe and check out more videos. We are moving from Orange County to Columbia, TN in a couple months. I'm feeling all the emotions.

[@jeangoodall7455]

Advice for moving?

[@Lost1st]

It is getting worse out here a lot of foreigners now who are illegal

[@emileewooten3874]

Good kid; good parents.

[@markburton8680]

My family moved 6 times from when I was born till I was 17, hated leaving friends always made new friends so the hatred for my parents was always short lived. That was the life in the 50’s - 70’s for career military families. At now 71 yo and living in eastern Tennessee since 2018, I have lived and visited many states and countries, each place is unique, most people are decent and helpful when you try to assimilate into their culture.

[@angelaprater6678]

As much as I hate Californians and other left people moving to Tennessee, I'm not only glad you chose Tennessee, I think you are a great asset! Hope to meet you soon!

[@OffThaHeezay]

Maybe don't generalize all Californians as "left people".

[@WestHamsufferer]

I’m not. I’ve grown up in middle TN and it’s absurd how far right Tennessee is going. We some balance. Since conservative Tennesseans aren’t likely to visit areas that aren’t also conservative it’s me unto have people coming here with an alternative perspective. The far right is not a good place to be. Time to move back to the middle so that everyone is represented and free not just white Christian republicans.

[@OffThaHeezay]

@@WestHamsufferer As someone that grew up in East TN, it has always been "far right". We like it that way. I also have lived in CA for 8 years and have experienced first hand how a leftist state is run. There's a reason "far right" states are in a much better place. Don't California my Tennessee please. 😁

[@WestHamsufferer]

@@OffThaHeezay 20 years ago it was one thing to be far right. Now it’s gone well beyond small government, gun rights and pro corporation. What’s happening here is concerning. Maybe you live in the sticks and don’t see it but when Nazi flags sit level with the American flag in Memphis and members of our legislature openly practice racial discrimination and sexual harassment/ intimidation it’s concerning. What’s happening to people of color, the LGBTQ community, young women and non-Christians in TN is not ok. Love should never look like hate. Christ said love your neighbor but what we see is hate. Balance is needed. We need pull back from the Christian nationalism we are currently dealing with in TN

[@JJJ-014]

@@OffThaHeezay The whole "Don't California my Tennessee" thing cracks me up. I think it's lost on a lot of Tennessee natives that people are moving here from "left" states because their moral compass is more in line with Tennessee. I don't think if you've been a follower of Hoag's channel that you could mistake him for a left wing Californian coming to Tennessee to "California it up" as you say. Quite the opposite.

[@JoeandAngie]

Tennessee looks good on her.

[@h4l414]

Covered all of California, met plenty of hillbillies and farmers. Married a girl who was actually born in LA. Tennessee is an epically better life. Its not close. They have ruined California.

[@SargNickFury]

Doxies make any move easier... Good looking pup. Glad you guys have enjoyed the transition. Just please remember why Cali is the way Cali is, and help us not make the same mistakes here.

[@David-zl6jr]

I Left ca, 40 years ago. DON'T Miss it, yet it's Beautiful there & was Incredible when growing up, yet NOT the same for a long time... Soon, This early part of 2024, I'm relocating to Somerset Ky on Cumberland Lake-River/Similar or Maysville, Maryville, Kingston, Signal Mountain; Small towns in Eastern Ky or Tenn

[@johnchen8888]

Doing some research on retirement place. Come across your channel: nice family. Wish you the best!

[@dasdguy7606]

I was surprised that she considered "cost of living" important. My impression of young people is that money grows on trees. Taxpayers don't want to pay off student loans.

[@MelanieEaley64]

Never Ever come back here! People are getting worse (attitude wise) here in SoCal!

[@EZ123EZ]

Am in Bakersfield and have been looking at the state along with Oklahoma and Texas but have been hesitant due to worry of being treated differently here most are Hispanic but when I've traveled have delt with discrimination and told by some to avoid certain areas so am wondering where is a decent place that's affordable and safe , these days those don't seem to go hand and hand anymore

[@scratchcrafter]

where in California did you live before moving to TN?

[@geebee864]

What college does she attend ?? Thanks 🙏

[@davejarvis7522]

SMART -- period!!!!

[@thadhuckaba6651]

Baylor..very Tennessee name for a teen.

[@kevinraney2935]

Go Vols🧡🍊🧡

[@justinsatire]

We shouldn’t let California go, it’s such a beautiful place, such a shame what’s happened out there, it’s really sad. If we had stronger people, we could take it back, but for now, it’s lost.

[@timmckenna2444]

My niece has a fine arts degree in photography and is very successful. Can she go anywhere she wants to go to college? Does your other daughter want to go to college and can it be anywhere she wants to go.

[@AlexisManning]

what part of TN you in?

[@heyjim52]

Moving to another state from California is difficult at first usually a bit of a culture shock , the hard parts are meeting new friends and the schools are different . Then there is the climate , I moved from LA to Washington state about 70 miles north of Seattle it was depressing at first . Yeah it rained a lot and was much cooler even in summer. We get all four seasons where in California maybe two seasons. Work is another challenge when you move sometimes you really have to start over with a lower paying job unless you are skilled or have a trade that is needed. But the quality of life is where your decision really pays off for you , your daughter got huge break in meeting her boyfriend his presence filled the void that was created by her having to leave her friends. Tennessee is nice hot in summer but they too get the four seasons it's part of the south and as far as I am concerned you can't go wrong living in the south America still thrives there in California it's gone andf it isn't coming back.

[@jeffreytaylor6463]

Tennessee has pretty diverse cultures. You can mostly sum it up by the three regions or "grand divisions" (indicated by the three stars on our state flag). West Tennessee is more Ozark/Mississippi Delta culture. Central Tennessee is traditional Southern culture. East Tennessee is Appalachian Scots-Irish influenced - what most people think of when they think "hillbillies". Since it's a musical state, you can think of it as: West Tennessee is blues (Memphis), Central Tennessee is country (Nashville) and East Tennessee is bluegrass. If you're moving here you might find it difficult to be accepted in some cases. Remember that in a lot of places, families have been here for generations. We love it so much we don't really move and we don't want it to change. Accept and adapt to the local culture and you'll find it easier to fit in. People here really get irked when folks move here and try to change it. That's what I've heard a lot of people who move here say - that they don't really fit in. Usually that's why. Just respect the culture and adapt to it and you'll be a Tennessean in no time!

[@G.Dandres]

I want to get out from Miami..waiting for my kid to finish Hs. to move to Ooltewa , Tn

[@donjuan914]

You guys from Corona? I feel like I heard her say Santiago

[@Hoagmatthew]

Yup

[@jacoboprocedo]

@@Hoagmatthew did she always have that slight southern draw in her voice? Or did that develop in Tennessee?

[@cindylou20916]

My husband and I want to move to Tennessee from California but we are worried about out 10 year old. This was a great insight.

[@Mind69420]

Doxies are the best dogs 😍

[@charlescummings1484]

Your better off, short and long term.

[@Wulfdon]

When you asked if you should have stayed in California and it took her a few seconds to answer, you should have had some flashcards showing the homeless encampments, the San Francisco drug users, the crime, the overpopulation, and all the other things that has caused California to decay so much in the last few years. It would have been an instantaneous NO! Glad you guys moved here as it inspired me to do the same.

[@arkomoose1002]

You’re watching too much tv news. Crime is worse in TN than most parts of CA. SF is NOT the entire state.

[@Wulfdon]

@@arkomoose1002 Having been born and lived in California for roughly 54 years of my 62 years (8 years out while serving with the Active Duty Air Force), I think I know what I am talking about. I have watched the state decline from San Diego to Mt Shasta. Crime in Tennessee is NOTHING compared to Oakland or San Jose or LA or Sacramento or many other overpopulated cities. The state is circling the drain and the corrupt politicians and mindless leftist citizenry are just making it happen faster and faster. You're preaching to the wrong choir. Go live there a few years and see for yourself.

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

That daughter is sure holding back her thoughts. 🤣

[@OMGbeesWTF.]

Might have to love from LA Cali tn for work and I'm scared lol

[@seanoleary1979]

I hope you didn't bring those nasty California politics to wonderful Tennessee! (I know you didn't)

[@victorianmelody46]

My family is from Nashville and all of my sons college friends are moving to other cities because they cannot afford an apartment here. The average one bedroom in Nashville and surrounding areas start at around $1700 and up with an average two bedroom running around $3200 and up. There are too many minimum wage jobs with no health insurance.Having a small business is impossible. My small antique store went from $650 to $7000 in less than six years. The last increase put me out.

[@jeretso]

Yikes 50 kids in 1 classroom in California vs. Smaller classrooms in Tennessee. Good move!

[@MyTNMtnHome]

You must be my neighbor. Talking about my area for HS and college.

[@realdeal8078]

I love your dachshund.. I've grown up with two of them in my life..

[@michaelb.8953]

To be honest I thought the woman holding the dog was the daughter at first.

[@ARTWV]

My buddy moved to California from rural West Virginia and he was treated like 💩. Good for him he kick ass but I think that move is harder.

[@laurag7472]

Let her talk!!! You were directing the interview way too much, telling her the way it was. She has her own opinion as an adult.

[@mjwallace8953]

East Tn is the best! 🍊Homegrown and wouldn’t live anywhere else besides Montana in the summer.

[@robertwomack1411]

Tennessee is now Full Please stay home

[@Mary_summerchild]

She’s very sweet. Sadly you can see the sadness in her face and voice. It also sounds like with every one of her responses, you guys are trying to get her to change her answers to make the move sound like a good idea. Just saying.

[@arkomoose1002]

He’s totally ‘coaching ‘ her responses and using ‘leading questions’.

[@adamunruh8860]

That's a beautiful gal

[@borninusanoacherbabehere931]

What’s there to do go when your in your 60’s and not rolling over for no care center I’m not ready for group homing it with senior LMMFAO PLEASE FIND ME INFO IM COMING IN MARCH 2024

[@SeshbyStephSymbolicJewelery]

I just want to be honest since you are sharing her feelings to the world, I figured why not say. She obviously made changes and met someone to date because she had to keep on living life but it's obviously not what she wanted also since she is shy already on camera you should not have pointed out she has a sweater on in hot weather by a fire she's probably shy OMG.. as a dad you should be more sensitive to her because of her shyness and not make her feel embarrassed! Wow not cool man.

[@morriswilburn9858]

I believe that moving out of CA was a wise move. But doing so during the middle of her HS years could have turned out badly.

[@ttss5726]

Go back yours truly mid TN

[@12thandDst]

Do you guys take Mexicans?

[@mileakin2689]

I hope you left any leftist political leaning you may have had back in California, liberalism destroyed California plaster don’t do that to your new home.

[@Mollikar]

Thanks for driving up rent and ruining our lives.

[@markwilkins9048]

Not really sure what this video was trying to achieve. I got nothing from it. LOL

[@justinsutton9552]

As a tennessean, please don't move here you are pricing out people of their homes, and not to mention we are all over hearing how we should do things and how much better California is. We have plenty of entitled, whiney, selfish people telling us how much better they are than everyone.

[@frankfields2071]

I give anyone who moves from commieforina high praise ,I live in the crappy state and the only thing good about it is the weather. Otherwise high taxes ,high gas prices . Tons of crime and homeless, corrupt politician's, way over crowded, most people don't like each other and have become self isolated, much to liberal. Bad roads and highways with pot holes. Trash and graffiti everywhere.and why I'm I here? it's a bad heart . high blood pressure, diabetic, old age living in a trailer struggling to pay bills, I wished I had moved to a red state when I first got married 40 yrs ago.califorina is hell

[@8475143117]

REFUGEE from Kommufornia now an Okie 😊

[@SimoneNC]

She can’t sit still!!! I’m not happy about so many relocating here. It’s driving up cost of living!!!

[@022100bmlotus]

Where were you guys in CA? Not all of CA is terrible. I would bet that not all of TN is wonderful.

[@Trump_Vance2024]

If she's putting down farmers she's putting down the people that grow her food

[@PUNKMYVIDEO]

I'd leave California, but I'd miss the earthquakes.

[@honeybadger2986]

You mean underground explosions from DUMBS and trafficking tunnels.