I Discovered The Most Redneck Place In Tennessee

[@noellaq8056]

Nick, be respectful - especially when you are an outsider. Calling people names or trying to sound funny does not portray you in a good light. I am not originally from Appalachia …. I moved here to be close to my new granddaughter. I have come to appreciate people here for their gentle ways and their warmth. They are down to earth folks and not trying to impress others and do not put on airs and affectations. They are true to themselves. Down to earth, humble and real!

[@LonnieFord-q6l]

Great advice for him , Noella Q !!!! Very important to be respectful in these parts of the south .Very easy to make some disrespectful folks disappear around that area.

[@craighouchins3116]

Yes be a little more respectful we don't come and take pictures of where you live! And we don't want to as not to annoy you. Act accordingly!

[@jerrygraham9627]

Yep, people from up North & out west is flooding every ole small town in the south, small town living will be a thing of the past in years to come. Just don't bring your blue votes.

[@tinkersgonecamping]

Very well said. Through this whole video, I felt he was making fun of the people of TN with his little snide comments and the way he was talking. If you want respect you need to learn to give respect. I'm from Mississippi and hope to live there one day (soon because I'm close to retirement) because all they want to do is be left alone. The maker of this video may need to rethink himself before he goes back! Also, to the fisherman "Thank you for your service, Sir!"

[@nickcirillo6191]

💯

[@michaelhawk6077]

I'm a native Tennessean, and as you can see in the vid, we keep our rich folk behind the gates.... the rest of us feel safer that way. ;)

[@patriciacampbell2821]

yikes!

[@jasonshen1837]

That's reverse funny 😮 The riches there don't have power.

[@trina415]

Lol

[@zigzoog123]

Sad but true

[@jerrybraggs2489]

😂😂

[@richmartin7553]

I would've thanked the old guy fishing on the pier for his service on camera after he said he was a truck driver while in the Marines. Our vets, no matter who they are, how old they are, or where they live, don't get enough of that gratitude.

[@jeffmayer8170]

Most Vets ain't all That! It's just a job! People just try to make up for Vietnam and how they treated the returning Vets! Too little too late, I say! I've seen a lot of people in my life, and most people are greedy, self centered, and basically, pieces of shit! Your lucky to find any really good people!

[@Lemonarmpits]

Yeah nothing like invading other countries to steal their natural resources in killing the civilians women and children... we should thank them for their service don't you think

[@calebmelton5989]

​@ConwayTwitterno indication he ever fought.

[@aburden8580]

@@calebmelton5989 He served. You?

[@thomasfranco5997]

Exactly you are correct, I have a cousin from Texas and he is a Mexican American who looks White, and he is a Vietnam Vet. He is light skinned with blue eyes. He speaks Spanish with a southern drawl. Every time I would be with him some people would be you speak Spanish. I was in shock when they would ignore him after. He did not care he was PROUD! He passed on a few years ago. I miss him, he was my Hero! just like all the Veterans who fought for this Country. NO COLOR'S DENIED HERE!!!

[@BibleBikerChurch]

Hello friends, Pastor Fred here in Rockwood TN. Yes, we are the Bible Biker Church you pointed out on this video. I do wish you had stopped in and talked to us, you are welcome here.

[@BibleSamurai]

how they treat black folk out there

[@williamwilkins3084]

"They don't want their culture changed and just want to be left alone." Hell, I can't blame 'em one bit! Our whole country needs to go in that same direction.

[@Chino-qm2kf]

"Their culture? Drug addicts, trash everywhere, and a restaurant that serves mostly fried food. Ya can keep that crap.

[@allimkhan7540]

Agree Respect people's beliefs well Said

[@thomasfranco5997]

There are people who are good and willing to help in this Country. I have a rental property here in California. I have a teacher who worked for the school district for over 30 years. Well! they just recently let him go. He let me know and I told him I will lower the rent $300.00 less a month. Teachers deserve the best in my opinion. He has been my renter for 10 years and always paid me on time never a late payment. He always tells me you will receive 10-fold. I believe you have to do GOOD to receive GOOD!! Amen!!!

[@kennethpogue718]

Absolutely

[@leahflower9924]

We moved near a river and we were too lazy to put the siding on the house and we lit the house with Christmas lights so I slowly became redneck

[@ohnopleasesayitaintso]

Driven this part of the State several times and found the people not just nice, but helpful…the landscape here is beautiful.

[@jamessimpson422]

Nothing wrong with rednecks

[@jackoneil3933]

Yup, that's what I remember.

[@mystoryhisglory9438]

Yes they are standoff and very fake! I'm from the south and have lived in the north ! What I have found is in the north you know if people like you or not they do not pretend! In the south, you'll hear God bless your little soul, as soon as you turn around I hate that sob!!! I lived in East Tennessee for 5 years and met probably 2 friends that was solid. Most of them were great pretenders!

[@ohnopleasesayitaintso]

@@mystoryhisglory9438 definitely understand where you are coming from…I’m from Southern California where people greet you in passing, but without the Southern charm and definitely are not looking to become your friend. So I know that all are those smiles are not friendships in the making, but the smiling curiosity of greeting a stranger feels much better than a frown.

[@IndigoVagrant]

People are pretty bored in Rockwood so any sort of outside interaction is interesting for them and they will talk your head off and help you out if they can.

[@jpjp3873]

I’m a proud new Tennessee resident. I don’t want it to change. That’s why we moved here.

[@jeffsmith-ze6wb]

Welcome we’re glad y’all chose to live with us here in Tennessee

[@Spanner249]

Your gentrified it with your presence. These poor folk can’t afford to live in many of the places they grew up because so many have come. It’s a human tragedy in central Tennessee now. Families are becoming homeless, families are becoming destitute.

[@jpjp3873]

@@SmokyOle I get it regarding the traffic. As cities grow, there’s definitely growing pains. People who move here can say the same about where they left. We were pushed out of a state that was nothing like I grew up in.

[@jpjp3873]

@@Spanner249 Unfortunately, there’s no stopping population growth. All folks can do is plan for their futures. I didn’t buy some cheap land and displace anyone. I hated to spend what I had to to get our home. The lady that sold it was happy to make as much money as she did. She couldn’t care for the property anymore and is so thankful that someone now lives here that loves it as she did for the past 35 years. I’m so thankful to have been able to relocate to a place that more closely matches our beliefs.

[@harryraam9566]

@@SmokyOle exactly. thats one of hitlers great speeches. they need to fix their own shit! but hea, if u born in a shit place its easy to leave.

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

I’m a truck driver and pass through Tennessee frequently. Beautiful state.

[@walterkersting9922]

A man informs you that he was in the Marine Corps, and he been all over the world, and he never saw a place that he would prefer to go back to his home in Tennessee and all you see is a redneck.

[@Timotimo101]

I had the feeling he was making fun of everything and everyone the entire time. I could be wrong.

[@cheesepuf100]

I know man, show some respect. I like the fact he said we leave people alone and they leave us alone, instead of today and all you hear about is everyone on the media and social network, trying to force their agenda down you throat. Mind your own.

[@Gopinathk17]

What does Redneck mean?

[@cheesepuf100]

@@Gopinathk17 american patriot

[@reidellis1988]

​@@cheesepuf100 Down to earth freedom lovers. Cheers.🍻

[@azbdizzy4176]

I grew up living in 12 states - always in a trailer park. People refer to us as "trailer trash" but never to our faces because they might get their face rearranged. My Mother is 96 was always a church lady. Those people city folks refer to as red necks are mostly just country people who would go out of their way to help you if you needed it. At the same time don't mistake nice for soft or weak. I would avoid the word redneck.

[@kristinwest2739]

Hey Nick, as a Tennessean who has grown up here my whole life, just a piece of advice... The word "redneck" is usually not used in a positive way here in Tennessee. When someone calls someone else a redneck here they are usually meaning someone who usually not very well educated, stuck in the past, poor, and probably likes to drink and chew tobacco a lot. You call someone a redneck here, it's usually an insult. But it's ok! I got a good laugh at the beginning of the video since you just didn't know and were just trying to be nice.

[@glicmathan1771]

You make a great point. There’s also the concept of what people call “good ol boys” as the positive opposite of a “redneck.” They may look similar but one’s got morals and decency while the other is vulgar “trash.”

[@tnit7554]

Do rednecks always vote for the republican party?

[@jerryweninger2303]

just smile when you say redneck, you will be fine, lol

[@triple_gem_shining]

Bro no one cares y'all are rednecks by true definition. Get over it 😂

[@zacharyrogerssr9331]

​@Glic Mathan good Ole boys is just rednecks with investments

[@charlesshepherd2004]

Rockwood is East Tennessee, man! We dont say "Central Tennessee". Its "Middle Tennessee"

[@vkdrk]

I grew up in eastern Slovakia and always thought it was rural but damn it wasn't. United States is so big you can drive for hours and hours and still be in the same area/county. I can take a morning train from my town in Slovakia and up in Switzerland or Italy in the afternoon. The perspective changes a lot when you learn about other places. I've been to the US several times but mostly to big cities. I would love to visit rural parts of America, especially small towns in Utah, Texas, Tennesee etc but for someone that doesn't drive, these places are so out of reach. One day :)

[@vkdrk]

yeah I actually paid someone to drive me from LA to Las Vegas but never though of hiring someone for the entire trip. Thanks, I will look into that :)

[@MK-zy3yd]

Large American cities have become lawless hellholes, nearly all of them. Rural parts of America are much more worth traveling to with much friendlier people. Idaho and Montana are two of the most beautiful also. If you want an idea of what many big American cities have become watch some videos on the Tenderloin in San Francisco or Kensington in Philadelphia, it’s awful. I’m sad for what my country has become😔

[@toddsmith293]

I hope you have the opportunity to visit rural America someday. I have been to Europe often and most Europeans who have been to America have only been to the big cities, with few exceptions. There are VAST differences between most of Urban v. Rural America. Two VERY different worlds.

[@vkdrk]

@@davechristian7543 I've been to Australia and honestly, when I looked out the window during the flight, Australia does look like Mars so you're right! Red dust and rocks, no lakes or cities in sight for the most part but the coast is beautiful! I took my Australian friend to Slovakia and she couldn't understand how can people drive so fast in the snow lol

[@cherrypickerguitars]

Come to Canada. Stick your thumb out. You ain’t seen nothing yet. Peace

[@ntsikeleloemma5663]

I am African and I live a rural life, if I were American I would live in the Deep South like a hillbilly

[@stevedavenport1202]

Those rednecks would love you ❤️

[@ntsikeleloemma5663]

@jaquesrabit8400 why

[@leemartin9579]

We would gladly have you in Southern Missouri! My wife is Jamaican, and really enjoys it except winter. She just learned how to used wood layers to stay warm, but has adjusted to hillbilly life quite well.

[@KFJN]

​@@ntsikeleloemma5663why not

[@daveyc72]

They’d tar and feather you

[@c103110a]

I sure as hell wouldn't call this "central Tennessee"! Nick needs to get a map and learn East and West! lol!

[@Mary-kw5wh]

He must be lost 😂

[@tammywhynot123]

Lol

[@mattdykes5166]

All of east Tennessee is wonderful. Kinda wish you weren't letting the secret out. People are already flooding here

[@mattkarres3321]

Yankees Go Home!

[@litrealred6840]

True! I live in TN ! A lot of California is coming in this area. some good, some not!

[@mayanaztec6440]

I can’t stand comments like yours. You say your a leader of the free world. You want freedom, you say you love America, but then want to restrict others from moving there. Make sense of it.

[@kingbullrenee81]

​@@mayanaztec6440 Traditions are important & there is nothing wrong with wanting to protect heritage, Mayan Aztec.

[@mayanaztec6440]

@@kingbullrenee81 what heritage ? Slavery, closed minded, Christianity which is full of Pastors abusing children ? The poorest states and less educated are red states. That’s the heritage you are proud of ?

[@dixiederivatives]

Too funny Nick, "who you callin a Redneck!" Great people there for sure! God Bless them all!

[@AvoidsPikes-]

You don't say "redneck" unless you hear it said first -and still it might not be a good idea if you aren't from that area 🙄

[@vikingbynature777]

It wasn't funny, it was extremely offensive, funny thing was the pansy said it to a senior citizen, not someone like me 🤜

[@Wulfstan1938]

that guy looked like my grandpa lowkey lol

[@williamwilkins3084]

@@2014-IPO-World-Champ I'm glad I'm not the only one who has that same opinion of him. The way he narrates really gets on my nerves, too, and I don't mind him knowing it. I only watch his videos for the tours and the cultures, sometimes for as long as I can stand to listen to him.

[@aj-gl3ri]

​​@@williamwilkins3084 Agreed. It's surprising how abrasive and judgmental he still is after visiting so many places. His approach, at least what we see in these videos, is sometimes a testiment to the interviewees good nature, especially in these Appalachia areas

[@sleepy670]

"I have no family here, but I've got a really big family here". Love how these people accept others like their own family even if they aren't blood family.

[@heather957]

I wish Indiana were more like that! Everyone is so clannish here. Like, if you're not a part of their family, then you just don't matter. It definitely needs to change. Hoosiers could learn a thing or two from the Tennesseans.

[@Paulinascw]

as long as you’re not black or any other race than white for that matter :)

[@tammystatzer8061]

You must be a white male with a confederate flag on your hat. In TN new move ins are not widely accepted in most rural areas.. 😂😂 just say in..

[@juliadixon8465]

But they don't. At least, Yankees are honest about how they feel about you. None of that phoney baloney Southern hospitality crap.

[@BloomingdaleTN]

Be careful, for some using the R-word or H-word is just as bad as using the N-word.

[@brendasmiley6128]

Not everyone in Appalachia is a "redneck". We should never criticize folks for where they live, their beliefs, how much income they have etc... People are different everywhere and we don't need to be judging. You may say I'm a dreamer🎶

[@AdrianSmith-ds6yv]

Who cares about being called "redneck" better than living in the city

[@StevenHughes-hr5hp]

Redneck means you work outside. Is calling someone a construction worker or a truck driver an insult too? It means working class.

[@joshuakyle9494]

You'd think rednecks would aspire to be more but they behave like rednecks and don't like being called redneck hillbillies. Go figure. Embracing stupidity.

[@joshuakyle9494]

​@@StevenHughes-hr5hpthey're actually saying they're dumb, sister cracking, horse loving, poor, inbreds.

[@BunnyTheChi]

I've lived in Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg in Canada and driven through many States on holiday. I've always found people to be friendly. The US has a wonderful highway system and your national parks are gorgeous. I've been through Tennessee many times and stopped in small towns. I always tell people I'm from outside the US because it often leads to really interesting conversations. This was one of your best videos in my opinion. Love the interviews.

[@dalevandebeek2041]

I'm Canadian also and grew up in a very tiny mining town in Northern Ontario. I am now 74 yrs old so my town and its folks reminded me so much of the way of life in this video. Family was everything friends were forever and living and playing in the bush was our young life. No internet,no big cities close at all one radio station that only played country omg it was HEAVEN.❤❤❤

[@fugitiverecoveryagent2972]

Omg stop ! All you did was make fun .

[@startagain127]

I love Tennessee. Originally from Memphis but live in east Tennessee now. Every city has its own thing going and are all fun to visit. The people you run into are 99% of the time pretty chill. Some may be "country" but theres a lot of smart people. I work in the tech industry and there is a great community for that here.

[@Sumpfhexe]

European here. The nicest people I ever met while travelling were in Tennessee. Still think about my TN time with a big smile.Damn, I need to go back some day.

[@DxModel219]

@@Sumpfhexethe nicest people in France was the country side I remember well

[@crossbow3539]

Franklin Wallace. Anywhere near Etawah?

[@startagain127]

@@crossbow3539 Knox

[@paddyholly2184]

Too bad the good folks have been brain washed by 🦊 and tRumpism. The same type of Dirty Old Deplorable Whyte Men have ruled the State Governments in the South ever since the Civil War. 😢😢😢

[@ginfizz5486]

Red neck = someone who's back of there neck is red from the sun from hard work & farming all day. Etymology of redneck - Mid 19th century = From the back of the neck being sunburnt from outdoor working.

[@mariannefaulkner3445]

Appreciate your intellect for the Red necks of earth. Hope you continue to educate. Take Care 🌿

[@Blacksheepp660]

Not true red neck term came from the mining wars an a group of men tie red scarfs around they necks to see who was on who’s side.

[@cheesecake5317]

Thank you! My dad was a hard working family man, redneck , God love them

[@conniesue6096]

My Dad told lots of people this very thing, he was a fence builder and his neck was beet red from working in the sun all day and yes, he would chew his Days O' Work chewing tobacco!

[@afroghair6793]

Bingo!

[@wandaclapper724]

Tennessee is my home state, all my family from generations way back. I remember when I was a kid I could walk all those back roads picking blackberries and honeysuckles, my sister's and I would walk to the store and back and not have to worry about anyone trying to pick you up. Kingsport Tennessee, we lived in Carter valley, my grandma and grandpa bought the land and built their own house, their last name was Carter, they gave each one of their kids s big piece of land so they all built their own homes. Tennessee is one of the best states to raise kids as long as you're not in most of the bigger cities, but the country is the best place to ever live, some cities are good but a lot of them anymore are drug infested just like every state that has their own problems with drugs. Back in the day my dad used to hang out with moonshiners that was his favorite place to be but of course he was an alcoholic so it was perfect for him. I love everything about those Tennessee mountains.

[@lisapender1751]

Hey Nick, Great video. It had me LMAO!!! I'm a black female and I grew up in Roane County. You were pretty much all over the place there. Most of it was Crab Orchard, Rockwood, Kingston where Larry was and is probably still out there fishing. Shoney's was in Harriman and Rooster's place is out in Midtown. Too bad you didn't go on down the road to see our beautiful Roane County Park. All in all you did a pretty good job. We are hardworking folk, and we try to keep the peace with our kin-folk black and white. Feel free to come back and see us ya hear!

[@NickJohnson]

Ok Lisa❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leemartin9579]

My better half is Jamaican, and has adjusted quite well to redneck life. She now owns some camo, loves camping, and carries a fishing pole in her car incase she needs to throw a line out. I have lived in many of the big cities all across the country, and the people of Bible Belt are the best in the world.

[@615levi]

I love roane county, he should have visited south of the river, though

[@LeatherWolf61]

I love listening to your programs. as a native East Tennessean, We don't call it Central TN, We call it Middle Tennessee. Also, Rockwood and Roane County are in East Tennessee. The Central/Eastern TIme zone is at Roane County.

[@jcspider7259]

Tennessee marble mining is the reason my mother's family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, almost 100 years ago so that my grandfather could take on a leadership role in the main marble mining company of the day. Tennessee marble achieved such popularity in the late 19th century that Knoxville, the stone's primary finishing and distribution center, became known as "The Marble City." That marble was used in the construction of numerous notable buildings and monuments throughout the United States and Canada, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. It is a type of crystalline limestone found only in East Tennessee. Long esteemed by architects and builders for its pinkish-gray color and the ease with which it is polished, this stone has been used in the construction of numerous notable buildings and monuments throughout the United States and Canada.

[@onemarine6666]

My ggrandpa was a marble quarry worker in Marbledale for one.

[@jcspider7259]

@@onemarine6666 Cool :)

[@sjcamx]

Like I said in a later comment, it's not that hard to educate yourself about the subject you're talking about these days. I too grew up just miles from this area, and our home has this type of marble throughout. And, this tidbit of information is not a well known fact. This goes to show that being factual is not that hard, and far from impossible. Maybe Nick should take a hint from the comments before he opens his mouth. And, maybe try to learn something about the people and areas he's highlighting in his videos. And, it's not just TN he freely insults.. All of his videos I've seen have the same negative attitude. He obviously thinks he's special..

[@Nightshade31401]

Yeah, Tate GA is the same way.

[@thebestseason5034]

TN is amazing! Born and raised in CA, we bought property in TN last year and will build our forever home in the next couple years. Fear not Tennessee, many of us Californians are as conservative as you are!

[@SRVandDtrouble]

Lord we hope so. LoL

[@jeffsmith-ze6wb]

Welcome to Tennessee we’re glad y’all chose our state and get out of communist California lol

[@thebestseason5034]

@@jeffsmith-ze6wb Thanks! ❤️

[@NewHaven203]

You better be

[@melindaunknown6411]

You sound like a rich person.

[@Tonymanero1960]

How many people are anxiously waiting to see if Nick makes it to Roosters??

[@tatedavis2016]

I sure am!

[@reneecasey7241]

I was on the edge of my seat waiting for Nick to visit Roosters. This video had me on the floor.

[@travellingcats1047]

Go to Roosters!

[@PutlerHuyIo]

I wish he went at night though... 😅

[@kevinkiss3340]

Roosters or bust

[@iambeloved8109]

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Each part of Tennessee is different. But no matter what part, don’t ever call anyone a redneck…lol

[@jdaniel3068]

Redneck is a compliment from our own kind. Not an outsider with some flat, boring accent and an uninteresting character.

[@kayp.3832]

Was just going to say. I was born and raised in the south and Redneck is a light love jab if you were raised in the culture. Some random northerner or someone from the west trying to use these terms just feels different and inappropriate.

[@indieauthorjasonblayne7511]

The term "redneck" a tially originated in Northern West Virginia to show unity with the coal miners that had unionized. The term has really gone far off its original base. They wore a red bandanna around their necks to show unity and strength in numbers. Check out the story about the Battle of Blair Mountain.

[@billywird]

Yes sir I viewed the documentary on the American Experience about the coal mining wars there in West Virginia and the efforts to unionize the coal workers. I was not aware of that that was the origin of the term. I have heard of other versions of the definition of redneck, and I am sure there are those who find it offensive, just as other slurs that people use on one another. We share a common language and a common economic base as well as a democratic system of government but we are indeed a collection of dialects and and different places to live in our great country.

[@sherrycampbell9196]

Amen

[@dmarks0630]

I have a great respect of those rednecks in the Battle of Blair Mountain. They dared to challenged the all-mighty coal mine company and authority. The rednecks nowadays bocomes somewhat an insulting and diminishing word.

[@W4MBU]

Finally someone in the comments that is intelligent and know REAL HISTORY

[@cokercreekcathey1291]

Please don't nobody else move to TN we got plenty of transplants already and we don't like it

[@celticfiddle7605]

Great video Nick! You had me laughing so hard! I am a former Californian living here in middle Tennessee with all these good folks. Yes we all leave each other alone, unless you need help, then the whole town gets involved.

[@jeffsmith-ze6wb]

Welcome to Tennessee we’re glad you chose us to move from California as a ex trucker I honestly don’t see how people can afford to live out there but I like it out there though lol

[@guadalupechavez6665]

Can a Mexican live in peace there? Im looking to move out of vegas

[@NewHaven203]

guadalupechavez6665 I visited the Smoky Mountains area in 2021 and I was surprised at the amount of Mexicans that lived around that area in really nice mountain homes. The people are very welcoming there y yo soy Boricua 👌

[@angeldesigns1385]

@@guadalupechavez6665 lot of Hispanics have settled all over TN and usually find out they have a lot in common with the folks here.

[@haveyouflossedtoday]

@@TOCC50 Well now that there means their a damn good bartender.

[@davecappel7179]

What you didn't see in this little town was trash everywhere and homeless camps. This looks like a great place to live and raise a family.

[@meganwhite1509]

We also live in Oak Ridge and ADORE it. Im a transplant from Alabama , and it is wonderful in every sense of the word. We got our family pictures done in Rockwood. It has beautiful locations!

[@tr00royal]

Grew up in Oak Ridge

[@sethroberts634]

This video reminded me of my grandmother who was from Tennessee. She would come out in the driveway and wave and say, "Y'all come back now ya hear? to us every single time we left. Now i miss her even more.

[@JJacks920]

Sounds like uncle Jed and Granny..

[@cassiemontgomery45]

I've been through TN a few times on my way to FL, and I always loved eating at a "Shoney's". I always loved the accents of the staff there. "Hi, honey would you lak a cup o' coffee"?

[@Dion-rz3fz]

@@JJacks920 I wondered whatever happened to you, Jethro! Did you ever decide whether to be a brain surgeon or a fry cook?

[@tjohn2099]

I don't recon you'd find young boys running around dressed in miniskirts and wearing makeup like where ya'll came from Nick.

[@joshlira13]

well said, brother!

[@NotYourNormalOP]

I’m not from Tennessee but the way you narrative and make fun of people is disrespectful. It’s just a way of life, by choice or not and they are comfortable and like the way it is.

[@russellharp8761]

Yeah, he is pretty insecure person.

[@l.a.mottern3106]

The term "Redneck" goes back to the Old Country--It's an Insult and for Very good reason.

[@jmullah3228]

I’ve lived in Tennessee my whole life and it’s a great place to live unfortunately some people from other places are starting to figure this out also 😞

[@waltglow6396]

Moved to Eastern Tennessee Plateau 5 years ago from Taxavania, great place to raise a family 👪😀🤠

[@curlyque2717]

Taxavania, is that anywhere close to Pennsylvania. We lived there almost bought a house. Taxes were going to be $400 per month of a $1200 house pmt. And you know that wasn't the only way they were going to getcha. In TN my payment is less than $800 on a house that was $10,000 more. My city and county taxes aren't even $1000 a year.

[@GenXtothe7thPower]

I bet atleast 2 of those people called you a nosey Yankee after you walked off! lol Gotta love the South.

[@Zambineaux305]

Are you from Tennessee?? How would locals react to someone like me?? I’m a darker-skinned Latino from Miami, (most would think I’m Mexican), perfectly fluent in English. Do you think race is a big issue where you’re from?? I would like to visit rural areas across the US, but I oftentimes wonder about any potential race issues.

[@GenXtothe7thPower]

@@Zambineaux305 oh you’d be fine! The South is very polite, but a rural Southern town would kinda raise an eyebrow at anyone of any race asking alot of questions like Nick does, I’m sure after he mentions his channel they are friendly…but a stranger asking questions….that’s more what I was referring to. If you smile at people and say hello and thank you in small town South…you’ll have no problems at all…

[@Zambineaux305]

@@GenXtothe7thPower Understood. Thanks for your swift response. Greetings from good ol’ sunny, Miami, Florida 🌊🌴😎

[@lindamcconnell9441]

Please let people know how important it is that you have to drive sometimes over 100 miles to get food medical care. Many people carry extra helicopter insurance to get themselves to good Dr's and surgeons. If you have a stroke or heart attack you may not make it to a hospital in time. Seriously. Take that into consideration before you move.

[@michaelvandyne6480]

I'm from small town middle TN (not Rockwood). I love it here. I feel like that old man honestly. I spent a lotta time in the Army and been to a lot of places but this is my home.

[@litrealred6840]

Hello Neighbor!

[@annjames1837]

Nah we're full

[@litrealred6840]

@@annjames1837 🤗😀

[@__BlacklotuS__]

You want hillbilly? Go to Pennsylvania that is hillbilly epicenter of America...I knew a guy literally named Billy who lived on top of a hill. NO JOKE

[@SoldierDisciple87]

Lmao

[@christwarrior6096]

😂 never thought about it til now but my name is Billie and I live on top a hill here in good ole east tn.

[@End0fst0ry]

He can't even be offended by this. I live across the ocean from you, guys, but I find these places charming. I like simple people. I hate cunning people because they are visible through and through. They are not interesting. Sometimes you need to try very hard to see something special in a simple person, and the simple person is a puzzle that can be a pleasant to solve. At the same time, everything good and bad can be on a surface. The surface that reflects you like a mirror. Greetings from Russia.

[@petegregory517]

Born, raised in PA. You are absolutely right. Been all over the state, touring by motorcycle, stayed in a lot of hill country area's. I also toured some of the back town areas of TN. Not a lot of difference in landscape or people. The headless deer story, I can relate. In PA my brother hit a deer with his mc in the mountains of south central area. He and my SIL were collecting themselves and a truck pulled up and 3 guys ask not "you ok?"--no...."what you gonna do with that deer?" (doubt they were gonna haul it off on the mc). My brother said "nothing" and they were out of that truck, strung it and gutted it and were gone before the dust had settled. Truth.

[@Arginne]

Hillbillies are from southern Appalachia.

[@lianalonge1984]

I’m from Memphis, TN and ironically enough, I didn’t encounter racism until I moved further north to Maryland in the 1980s, still below the Mason-Dixie line. 🤨

[@levans3447]

That is interesting

[@eddielongo7770]

That's interesting. I live in MD too and I'm hispanic and find the same issue. When you were down south did you see alot of rednecks or hillbillies?

[@harpintn]

@@levans3447 East TN(the area where this video was filmed) almost split from the rest of the state and stayed with the Union before the Civil war, because there were very few slaves in that area.

[@cnknguyen]

I live in Alabama from Texas for work, and i see a lot of similarities with our Tennessee brethren. God bless Dixie, and God bless Texas.

[@kerdoi]

TN and TX have some shared history, despite differing geography. Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, the Oilers - Titans thing, rodeos, huge country music states , and 'cowboy' merch. Also, despite being more of pork BBQ state, TN's main cash animal is beef cattle.

[@Selfhatingalabamian]

Texas and Tennessee are similar states, both are bbq pork and beef states. Yummy ribs 😋😋🤤🤤

[@pannoni8449]

@@Selfhatingalabamian But the big difference with TX is that southern border region, nothing like the Rio Grande Valley in TN, and western TX can feel more Western than Southern. The Houston area feels coastal, industrial, and more cosmopolitan. The only part of TX that really feels close to TN IMO is that northeastern quadrant, which honestly has about as much in common with OK as it does with TN.

[@leeblankenship4838]

I like this guy, I can’t figure out if this is satire or not, but I’m patiently waiting for when he asks the wrong person/question on the wrong day, lol

[@twizzy585ots]

Same lol

[@kennethv5250]

like you i couldnt tell if this was satire or not and i was starting to get pretty upset at his constant use of the word redneck. are we hillbillies, yes we are for the most part, but we aint all rednecks.

[@douglasdingwall4915]

Believe it or not, I live an hour outside NYC in NJ along the border of NYS and live lakefront on top of a mountain, even have a Tractor Supply in town....surounded by state forests, state parks, watershed land. Take a left at the end of my street, drive a mile into NYS and we have cattle farms and apple orchards. I'm retired and NYC was the center of my universe as was my job and most of my neighbors' jobs, many are second homes on the lake. Gotta say, if I had no family out here, Tennessee looks like a great place to me. I still love watching professional baseball and having modern medical care within minutes is good when you get older. I've always loved New Yorks Adirondacks.... I guess I have kind of an Adirondack camp lifestyle here....see eagles daily, and new bird species everyday, became a bit a of a bird watcher. I had a mink run across my yard in front of me yesterday...had a little bit of a stare down with him till he ran off..

[@Selfhatingalabamian]

Love Tennessee such an amazing state filled with nice and amazing people. And lots of beautiful hills and lakes.

[@vernwallen4246]

Watch out for those hi-way BANDITS(COPS)They will try too rob you of everything you own.Civil assets forfiture.😜😜😜

[@litrealred6840]

Hi! Thank you!

[@Selfhatingalabamian]

👍👍👍

[@Selfhatingalabamian]

@@litrealred6840 You're welcome.

[@litrealred6840]

@@Selfhatingalabamian 😊

[@RandomBoxingGuy]

Should’ve went during the Summer… it’s much more lush, green, and beautiful!

[@josephk4310]

"Love God ☦️ with all your heart, all your mind, all your strength and your soul." "Love your neighbor as you love yourself."

[@banjomechanic]

I lived most of my 48 years in TN a little closer to Nashville than this. I spent A LOT of time fishing and drinking beer and doing many of the “redneck” things these people do. It’s great. I got tired of change though. People come from everywhere to Middle Tennessee. For good reason too. I moved to southern Indiana and it is a lot like rural Tennessee, just not as many hills.

[@stevenbrock635]

Shoulda came to Stewart county,best place in TN.

[@user-ajp-4891]

I’m from Sumner County and I’ve been in Atlanta since I was 22. Left TN in 03. I’m sick of Atlanta and miss my accent. I wonder if Bowling Green still has the vibe I’m looking for.

[@laurakilmer8652]

The man that said the old people are good and the young people are not is so true. We found that out. We ended up building a cabin with pill sellers behind us in a holler. We were shot at , cussed at and heard feuding and cussing every day. sold it and got out. good ridence.

[@johnjolly2087]

Rockwood is my hometown. Been many years since I've been there but you made me strongly consider going back. I was born there in the 50's. My pops was born there in 1921. My grandpop moved there in the late 1800's I think. He worked in the mines and steel mill at the end of Rockwood Ave. Lived across from the High School on Rockwood Ave. I think street now. Wish you recorded Piney Creek, Coalbank hollow and some other places. They say you can never go home but I sure might try. Good country. Good people.

[@NewHaven203]

Tennessee folk are good folk! 👍

[@senoiaprincesspeppermint8672]

My Dads family is from Kingston. I lived there for several years, originally from Loudon. Beautiful country.

[@johnhenry5118]

@@senoiaprincesspeppermint8672 My Mom was born in Kingston around 23-25 . Still got kin down there . crossed my mind to move down there.

[@IndigoVagrant]

Things are pretty bad there right now. Crime, methheads everywhere. No good jobs.

[@wandaward1900]

Are you related to the Mitchell s

[@TheEinart]

I like the ppl over there, hope to visit the state one day, cheers from westcoast norway.

[@jopeteus]

As a European it is super interesting to see what these areas of America look like!

[@allensrcadventures]

Awesome video. I'm right next door in Harriman, the town where your hotel was. We escaped California 3 years ago and have never looked back, this place is great.

[@theboywithathorninhisside.4179]

Hold on..you had me at MIDGET WRESTLING.. I'm in. But besides that, the entire county looks incredible. I guess as long as you own your house out right with a little bit of land to grow on. It's basically old, old West counrty America. I think its actually amazing. As a Brit. The area looks outstandindly beautiful. With its wide open landscape and sense of freedom, l would move there in a second. Great insight.

[@italia8647]

Really liked this one, seemed like a nice place with friendly people. Can't say that about many places these days.

[@btetschner]

A+ video! Tennessee seems much easier to understand after this video, especially hearing the opinions and views from the locals. I really like the question "what is important to people around here?" and wonder how they will answer it.

[@kellybaugher8373]

TN is full of beautiful land and kind, honest, hardworking people. Always love visiting.

[@GKitz211]

Your channel is outstanding and extremely interesting for an European like me. It gives an unvarnished sight of your country, thank you!

[@melodyklemenz7240]

He's just making fun of good people. Not a good person to support here.

[@micon9460]

Small town living is where it's at. I've lived all over the country, Newport Beach, Daytona Beach, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina. Definitely can't beat small towns and living in the country. My nearest neighbor is a mile away and wouldn't have it any other way.

[@oscarmayer9823]

I live in rural America and visit Tennessee often. And to the best of my knowledge I haven’t witnessed anyone taking a dump on the streets of the towns. Like California cities.

[@bradthompson4369]

I grew up in Rockwood and lived there for the first 24 years of my life. Your video does a great job of capturing the lifestyle and quality of life they have and don’t want changed - for good reason. God, family, and morals still come first for them…the way it used to be all across this country. It was good to see a couple of familiar faces and you even got a view of my parents house on the lake as well, directly across from the boat dock. One thing though, Rockwood isn’t in “Central” Tennessee. It’s in East Tennessee. Great video!

[@lisapeddicord8973]

Waiting to see how many ppl from this part of the state would tell Nick we aren't in central tn. Lol

[@chermeeks80]

Larry is precious. Keep him protected at all costs! You find the best people out there!❤

[@toshacomer3898]

He is my great uncle, I just found this video. I cried, I know he won't be here forever. Believe me, he is precious.

[@paulbrungardt9823]

I have traveled the world. I was born in & lived 40 years in Los Angeles. I would never return to Caifornication. Mexico, Panama & most of the Southern USA have great people. The more guns-the safer you are.

[@MistressZelda]

0:59 I know that place! Luke's in Abingdon, Virginia! I thought I recognized that road you were driving. I have spent a lot of time in Abingdon. It's a great place. I recommend checking it out next time you're driving through. Luke's a one of my favorite places for a burger. They use local beef. Also, there's a great dessert place in downtown Abingdon called Anthony's. Probably my favorite dessert spot ever. So cool to see a little place I know so well in one of your videos!

[@glendeco]

In Scotland in the 1640s, the Covenanters rejected rule by bishops, often signing manifestos using their own blood. Some wore red cloth around their neck to signify their position, and were called rednecks by the Scottish ruling class to denote that they were the rebels in what came to be known as The Bishop's War that preceded the rise of Oliver Cromwell.Eventually, the term began to mean simply "Presbyterian", especially in communities along the Scottish border. Because of the large number of Scottish immigrants in the pre-revolutionary American South, the original slaves. Some historians have suggested that this may be the origin of the term in the United States.

[@litrealred6840]

Hi! I heard before and read about it! I am from this area a lot people is from that region!

[@meedwards5]

Interesting! I was always told the term "redneck" was due to country people working outdoors and their necks being constantly sunburned. I love the Scots version!

[@litrealred6840]

@@meedwards5 Hi! That what I thought all life until I heard about Scotland 🤗

[@243wayne1]

@@meedwards5 Yours is the TRUE meaning of Red Neck... NOT the Scottish version.

[@JaredRogers-q9i]

I'm from east TN and I'm surprised you made it out of here without getting your a** kicked.

[@smadden911]

I actually moved 10 yrs. Ago from mn. to the foothills of the Appalachian mtns to leave the disgusting changes that are happening to our country. I'm feeling really blessed in Gods country!

[@heather957]

Glad we finally got to see Roosters! The anticipation was driving me bonkers lol

[@DoveofHope2]

You’re pumping these out like it’s nothing! Great stuff, man! Keep up the great work!

[@catholiccrusader5328]

I second that; Nick always have great stuff.

[@ogfreshmeat9331]

Love your videos Nick!! I was born in Florida and live around these parts in good ole TN. You do A good job of showing off the parts of this country alot of people don't get to see keep up the good work!! 👍

[@drummersagainstitk]

The safest, free thinking, and happiest place on Earth with the most valuable real estate is the stereotype you have contempt for. Ironic indeed.

[@DarkAgeDan]

I spent some time in central Tennessee and was surprised to see how many old people there were. Most of them I’ve been there all their life and I’ve never gone to many other places. Most of the conversations that you have with them are identical to but all in all they’re nice people.

[@billiep4338]

Born and raised Tennesseean❤ I moved to Florida twenty years ago for my family. My son will be graduating & going to college, & I’m going home 🏔️🌄 You can take a girl out of the mountains ⛰️ but you can’t take the mountains out of the girl. If being a hard working,decent person with good morals makes you a “Red Neck” then I am proud to be a Tennessean Red Neck !! ❤

[@danjensen7477]

Good video, although one small point. It's East, Middle and West Tennessee after the grand divisions - which are what the three stars in our state flag represent. There is some debate about whether the Cumberland Plateau is middle or East TN, but Harriman/Rockwood is almost certainly East! I've lived in Nashville, 31 years and if you drive an hour in any direction, you can find the same culture you found in Rockwood. It's different than Nashville, but as you noted, they're good folks! In any event, I have no desire to leave here. I've particularly enjoyed your Appalachian road trip series and look forward to more! Also - I'd vote for Cocke County as the most redneck place in TN. At one time, it was the chop shop capital of the U.S.

[@njbrock22]

there ARE parts of Tennessee where people take the term Redneck with PRIDE rather than go "who are ya calling a redneck"; that part of Tennessee is beautiful most of the year too, just take it VERY carefully some parts of the year when driving, ya never know what you can accidentally turn down into thinking it's a road and end up being a driveway

[@GenXfrom75]

That ... And the deer 😂😅

[@23rdMS_Inf]

That's a nice, clean walmart. Probably don't get stuff stolen and trashed a lot like in certain cities and areas

[@MaxisOculi]

Im latino descendant and I love real and rural America. IDK why but I would love to visit it behind alcohol syntoms such a real cowboy.

[@TheThriftShopSampler]

Always better to see chew on the ground than poo on the ground.

[@tammyjohnson5451]

I agree.

[@acoolcucumber]

Solid video! 👌 I imagine there are many people in the world that would switch places with Larry.

[@suzanneOB]

Stumbled across this channel recently, its taking over my life at the moment!

[@NickJohnson]

Uh oh! There's weeks of content Suzanne!

[@Chasworth]

@@NickJohnson Hi from Catford London👋🏻

[@Chasworth]

@@NickJohnson good content👍

[@cadenhibbert6424]

As a Knoxville/ East TN native, I can promise you that although rockwood is very “redneck” there are far more redneck places in East TN. Also rockwood is definitely not considered central or middle TN, it is firmly in east TN. If you ask anyone from around here where they’re from they won’t say TN, they’ll say east TN. There is a lot of pride to be from the eastern part of the state. But I must say I have been all over the states and there is nowhere I would rather live

[@Zambineaux305]

Hi, just a question. I’m a darker skinned Latino from Miami. How would people treat me in East Tennessee?? Do you see a lot of racial tensions?? Are there any “sundown towns”?? I would like to visit Tennessee one day, but would like to have an idea about any concerns.

[@cadenhibbert6424]

@@Zambineaux305 you would be treated just as well as anyone else here, as long as you are a good person with good manners you will have no issue being welcomed with open arms here. The people are extremely hospitable and welcoming regardless of race pretty much all over east TN

[@UweJMeyer]

This is what I want! Interviewing the normal people with all their stories in their own dialect, and the real living in the US.I love it.Greatings from Germany 👍🇺🇸🇩🇪.

[@jamesgoode9246]

HaHaHa ---> Where did you get the idea that Rockwood is in "Central" Tennessee ? You were in "East" Tennessee all day long in Roane County.

[@reneerollins4433]

That's the cleanest Walmart that I've seen!

[@algernoncalydon3430]

Went to a tractor supply in Virginia and thought, wow, this is even better than Walmart. We only go to town 200 miles away a couple times a year, and go to Wally's, but we'd go more often if they had a tractor supply store in Fairbanks.

[@lucast3006]

I’m only 3 minutes in, but I REALLY hope you go to Rooster’s by the end of this video.

[@melanievando2040]

Most country people are scary smart. Don't let them fool you. I lived there.

[@glowingnut]

This s what a normal and sane place should be like.

[@rahuliyer7456]

Rockwood is more in Eastern Tennessee. You need to go Decherd, Tullahoma, and Winchester in Southeast Middle Tennessee to understand Tennessee. Lived in Winchester for three years, and it was a nice place. Now live in Arizona.

[@t-poseriku6265]

For the record “Yall” doesn’t mean “all,” it means “you.” “All yall” means “all of you.” 😂

[@grizzleypeak]

I can't wait to retire, get out of California and live in a real American state, with real American people. Save some fish for me, Tennessee!

[@annjames1837]

Another California invader that's not welcome

[@Black_Rose5102]

before the Europeans to commit their massacres with the natives?

[@grizzleypeak]

@@Black_Rose5102 No... Before the Liberal Democrats complete their massacre on the middle class workers that want to retire with some savings and not end up homeless on the streets.

[@thejewishredneckprepper4675]

Sounds almost like paradise. Shalom my friends

[@Rejoicewithsinging]

You made me laugh out loud throughout the video~ Thanks for the good medicine 👍😆 I’m a red neck from the Appalachian mountains of Pennsylvania (Pennsyltucky 😅)

[@Zt3v3]

Tennessee looks pretty nice to me, I could see myself living there.

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

It grates on you.

[@kesfitzgerald1084]

As a sociologist, I am enjoying this series, very much. Good work.

[@savethechildren2]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂