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Leaderboard: Chattanooga tops the list of Tennessee cities for retirement

Chattanooga's North Shore / Photography by Skip Skipper/148 Films
Chattanooga's North Shore / Photography by Skip Skipper/148 Films Chattanooga's North Shore / Photography by Skip Skipper/148 Films

Chattanooga’s combination of natural beauty and big-city amenities makes it the top destination for retirement in Tennessee in 2021, according to the retirement roadmap website Retirable.com.

1. Chattanooga

2. Franklin

3. Pigeon Forge

4. Nashville