🎸 Best Tennessee Jokes: Music, Mountains And Moonshine Laughs

Welcome to a rib-tickling journey through the heart of Tennessee humor!

If you’re a local Tennessean looking for fresh laughs or someone exploring Southern charm through jokes, this collection is crafted just for you.

From witty puns to clever wordplay, these jokes highlight everything iconic about Tennessee from its breathtaking landscapes to its friendly folks. Need a clever comeback or a fun icebreaker?

We’ve got you covered with short, funny, and sometimes cheeky quips that are perfect for every audience.

Dive into this humorous collection and find your favorite punchlines to brighten any gathering or lighten the mood!


Tennessee Jokes Ten I See

  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the only ten I see!
  • What do you call ten photographers in Tennessee? A “ten I see” snap fest!
  • Why do Tennesseans make great referees? They’re used to spotting the ten I see fouls!
  • What’s a Tennessean’s favorite eye doctor? The one who helps them see the ten I see!
  • Why did the Tennessean bring binoculars to the party? To spot all the tens I see!
  • What did the cowboy say in Tennessee? “Ten I see” reasons to stay in this state!
  • Why did the pageant winner visit Tennessee? To find her fellow ten I see queens!
  • How do Tennesseans rate their vacations? They’re always a perfect ten I see!
  • What do Tennesseans say about their mountains? They’re the ten I see peaks of beauty!**
  • Why was the math teacher happy in Tennessee? Because she found all her ten I see solutions!**
  • What’s a Tennessean’s favorite number? Ten—I see it everywhere!
  • Why did the camera love Tennessee? It always found the perfect ten I see angle!**
  • What’s Tennessee’s motto? We’re the state of ten I see-worthy sights!
  • Why are Tennesseans great at picking teams? They always choose the ten I see!
  • What did the judge say in Tennessee? “Ten I see” years in the best state ever!
  • Why do Tennesseans love bowling? They always aim for a perfect ten I see!
  • What’s Tennessee’s favorite song? The one about the ten I see hills!
  • How does Tennessee handle tourism? With the best ten I see-worthy attractions!
  • Why did the Tennessean ace the spelling bee? They nailed the word “ten I see!”
  • What’s Tennessee’s favorite optical illusion? The one with the ten I see twists!

Best Picks

  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the only ten I see!
  • What’s Tennessee’s motto? We’re the state of ten I see-worthy sights!
  • Why do Tennesseans love bowling? They always aim for a perfect ten I see!

Short Funny Tennessee Jokes

  • Why did Tennessee break up with Mississippi? They needed their own space-sippi!
  • What’s a Tennessean’s favorite drink? Sweet tea with a dash of wit!
  • Why are Tennessee drivers so polite? They always give a y’all pass!
  • What’s a favorite Tennessean dish? BBQ ribs with extra sass!
  • Why did the scarecrow move to Tennessee? It heard the cornfields were more pun-tastic!
  • What’s the most romantic place in Tennessee? The Smokies—they’re always smokin’ hot!
  • What’s Tennessee’s state bird? The punchline pigeon!
  • Why don’t Tennesseans trust stairs? They’re always up to something!
  • What do you call a lazy Tennessean? A napkin—always on the table but never in use!
  • What did Tennessee say to Texas? “Quit starin’—y’all know we’re prettier!”
  • Why do Tennesseans love music festivals? They’re the best way to rock the southern socks!
  • What do you call a Tennessee farmer’s pickup line? “Tractor be my Valentine?”
  • Why was the Tennessean great at hide-and-seek? They knew all the vol-untary hiding spots!
  • What’s Tennessee’s favorite game? Hide and seek in the Smoky Hide-A-Ways!
  • Why do Tennesseans love selfies? They capture the perfect y’all moment!
  • Why are there no vampires in Tennessee? Because they can’t handle the sweet sun-tea!
  • What’s the best workout in Tennessee? Laughing at these jokes—burns all the BBQ!
  • Why don’t Tennesseans like elevators? They’re afraid of the ups and downs!
  • What do you call a party in Tennessee? A Smoky Mountain shindig!
  • Why are Tennesseans great at karaoke? Because they always hit the high Y’alls!

Best Picks

  • Why did Tennessee break up with Mississippi? They needed their own space-sippi!
  • What’s a Tennessean’s favorite drink? Sweet tea with a dash of wit!
  • What do you call a Tennessee farmer’s pickup line? “Tractor be my Valentine?”

Are You From Tennessee Jokes

  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the only ten I see!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’ve got that Southern charm!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re making my heart skip a beat!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because your smile is as big as the Smokies!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you make everything feel like a down-home picnic!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re hotter than a summer day in Nashville!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’ve got that volunteer spirit!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you make me want to do the Tennessee Waltz!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because every time I see you, it’s a sweet home moment!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you just rolled my world!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because every word you say sounds like music to my ears!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because your beauty is as timeless as the state’s hills!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the highlight of my day!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you bring the moonshine to my life!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’ve got me thinking about a road trip through the state!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because I’ve never met anyone with a heart as big as the state!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because your presence fills the room like Tennessee music!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the crown jewel of the Volunteer State!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you make me feel like I’m in country song heaven!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re as iconic as the Grand Ole Opry!

Best Picks

  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you’ve got that Southern charm!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because your smile is as big as the Smokies!
  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you make me want to do the Tennessee Waltz!

Tennessee Jokes for Adults

  • Why did the Tennessee couple go to therapy? They couldn’t agree on how to BBQ the perfect ribs!
  • What’s a Tennessean’s favorite night out? A little bit of whiskey and honky-tonk!
  • Why do Tennesseans never get lost? Because they always know the right place to hide the moonshine!
  • What do Tennesseans call a bad date? One that ends without BBQ sauce on the shirt!
  • Why don’t Tennesseans date anyone from out of state? Because Southern hospitality is hard to top!
  • What’s the most inappropriate thing you can say in Tennessee? “Sweet tea is overrated!”
  • Why do Tennesseans never get caught speeding? They’re always too busy driving with one hand on the wheel and the other holding a sweet tea!
  • What’s Tennessee’s favorite adult beverage? Anything with a splash of moonshine!
  • What’s the best way to propose in Tennessee? “Marry me, or I’ll take all the BBQ!”
  • Why do Tennesseans never get their hopes up? Because they’re used to rollercoaster rides at the fair!
  • What’s the most popular game in Tennessee? “Guess how much BBQ sauce you can handle!”
  • Why do Tennesseans love camping? Because they can roast marshmallows and tell dirty jokes around the fire!
  • What’s a Tennessean’s idea of a good time? Bourbon, BBQ, and a whole lotta dancing!
  • Why do Tennesseans love thunderstorms? Because it’s the perfect excuse to stay inside and drink whiskey!
  • What’s a Tennessean’s idea of good music? Anything that gets the boot scootin’!
  • Why do Tennesseans always go to the same bar? Because they can’t resist a good honky-tonk tune!
  • What’s the difference between a Tennessee man and a Tennessee woman? A Tennessee man will take all the credit for the BBQ, while a Tennessee woman knows exactly how to season it!
  • Why don’t Tennesseans mind the heat? Because they’re used to sweating it out on the dance floor!
  • Why is dating in Tennessee like BBQ? Because it’s all about the perfect seasoning and slow roasting!
  • What’s Tennessee’s idea of a romantic evening? A little whiskey, some sweet tea, and a slow dance under the stars!

Best Picks

  • Why did the Tennessee couple go to therapy? They couldn’t agree on how to BBQ the perfect ribs!
  • What’s Tennessee’s favorite adult beverage? Anything with a splash of moonshine!
  • What’s the best way to propose in Tennessee? “Marry me, or I’ll take all the BBQ!”

Dirty Tennessee Jokes

  • What did the Tennessean say to the other in the bar? “Don’t make me pull out my moonshine!”
  • What’s the difference between a Tennessee wedding and a Tennessee BBQ? One’s for love, the other’s for slow roasting!
  • Why do Tennesseans prefer whiskey over beer? Because it’s stronger than our southern drawl!
  • What’s the best way to make a Tennessean smile? Give ‘em a shot of moonshine!
  • Why did the Tennessee cow apologize? Because it mooed too loud during the BBQ!
  • What’s Tennessee’s idea of a fun date night? A little whiskey, a lot of BBQ, and some good ol’ fashioned flirting!
  • Why don’t Tennesseans tell dirty jokes in public? Because they know it’s better to keep it behind closed doors… where the BBQ is!
  • What’s the most common saying at a Tennessee BBQ? “Pull the pork, not the…!”
  • What did the Tennessean say about his wife? “She’s got more sass than a BBQ sauce bottle!”
  • Why do Tennesseans love their whiskey so much? Because it makes their dirty jokes go down smoother!
  • What’s a Tennessee man’s idea of a good night? A whiskey-fueled romance under the moonlight!
  • What did the Tennessean say to the bartender? “Don’t worry, I’m good with just one more shot—of whiskey!”
  • Why do Tennessee men always wear boots? Because they’re ready to stomp out the drama!
  • Why do Tennesseans love the night life? Because it’s all about that ‘wild moonshine’ charm!
  • What’s the Tennessee motto on love? “Slow and steady wins the BBQ!”
  • What’s a Tennessean’s idea of dirty dancing? Boot-scootin’ with a whole lot of sass!
  • Why do Tennesseans never cheat at poker? Because they can’t bluff as well as their BBQ skills!
  • What do Tennesseans do on a first date? They take a long walk around the BBQ pit!
  • What’s a Tennessean’s idea of an intimate evening? A bottle of moonshine, BBQ, and a back porch serenade!
  • What’s the best way to turn on a Tennessean? Give ‘em some whiskey, and tell ‘em a good dirty joke!

Best Picks

  • What did the Tennessean say to the other in the bar? “Don’t make me pull out my moonshine!”
  • What’s the most common saying at a Tennessee BBQ? “Pull the pork, not the…!”
  • What did the Tennessean say about his wife? “She’s got more sass than a BBQ sauce bottle!”

Dad Jokes About Tennessee

  • Why did the Tennessee dad bring a ladder to the BBQ? Because he heard the steaks were high!
  • What do you call a Tennessee dad who loves BBQ? A grill master in training!
  • Why did the Tennessee dad cross the road? To get to the BBQ pit on the other side!
  • What’s the most Tennessee dad thing to say? “Hold my sweet tea while I fix this!”
  • Why do Tennessee dads always know where the BBQ sauce is? Because it’s always right in front of them!
  • What did the Tennessee dad say when he got a compliment? “That’s just how we do it in the Volunteer State!”
  • What do Tennessee dads do on Sunday afternoons? Nap and watch football!
  • Why don’t Tennessee dads ever panic? Because they’ve already got the grill going!
  • What did the Tennessee dad say about his BBQ skills? “I’m not saying I’m a pro, but I do have a PhD—Perfecting Hot Dogs!”
  • Why do Tennessee dads love tailgating? Because they can grill, cheer, and take a nap all in one spot!
  • What’s a Tennessee dad’s favorite workout? Lifting heavy BBQ plates!
  • Why did the Tennessee dad wear sunglasses at the picnic? Because the future of BBQ is so bright!
  • What’s a Tennessee dad’s idea of a fun day? BBQ, football, and a nap in the hammock!
  • Why do Tennessee dads love hiking? Because it leads to a perfect BBQ picnic!
  • What did the Tennessee dad say when his son asked for help? “Just make sure you don’t mess with my BBQ grill!”
  • What did the Tennessee dad say to his kids? “You know what they say, if you can’t handle the heat, stay out of the kitchen—especially the BBQ one!”
  • What’s a Tennessee dad’s favorite time of year? BBQ season, of course!
  • What did the Tennessee dad say to the family? “The best memories are made with a grill and a cold drink in hand!”
  • Why did the Tennessee dad stop telling jokes at the BBQ? Because everyone was too busy eating!
  • What do you get when you mix a Tennessee dad with a BBQ? A smokin’ good time!

Best Picks

  • Why did the Tennessee dad bring a ladder to the BBQ? Because he heard the steaks were high!
  • What’s the most Tennessee dad thing to say? “Hold my sweet tea while I fix this!”
  • What did the Tennessee dad say when he got a compliment? “That’s just how we do it in the Volunteer State!”

Jokes About Tennessee Football

  • Why did the Tennessee football team bring a ladder to the game? To help them reach the end zone!
  • Why is Tennessee football so popular? Because they’ve got the perfect combination of grit and gridiron!
  • Why do Tennessee football players never get lost? Because they always know where the goal line is!
  • What’s Tennessee’s football team’s favorite snack? A touchdown sandwich, extra pickles!
  • Why did the Tennessee football player bring a pencil to the game? To draw up a winning play!
  • What did the Tennessee fan say after a game? “We’ll get ‘em next year, just wait and see!”
  • Why is Tennessee football so entertaining? Because every game is full of twists, turns, and tackles!
  • What do Tennessee football players do on their day off? Practice their tackling… of the BBQ grill!
  • Why did the Tennessee football team start practicing at dawn? Because they wanted to wake up the competition!
  • What’s the Tennessee football team’s favorite drill? The “bring the heat” drill—both on the field and in the kitchen!
  • Why do Tennessee fans love football so much? Because the games are more exciting than a midnight snack of moonshine!
  • What’s a Tennessee football player’s favorite workout? Lifting weights—and lifting spirits at the tailgate!
  • Why do Tennessee football players love the game? Because it’s all about the hustle and the touchdown celebrations!
  • What did the Tennessee football fan say when their team lost? “It’s okay, we’ll come back stronger next season!”
  • What’s the Tennessee football team’s strategy for winning? Speed, strength, and a side of BBQ!
  • Why do Tennessee fans love tailgating? Because it’s the perfect way to prep for a victory lap!
  • Why did the Tennessee football coach get a raise? Because he knows how to mix strategy and a good BBQ!
  • What’s Tennessee’s favorite football play? The “Grill and Thrill” formation!
  • Why do Tennessee fans always show up early? To get the best tailgate spot!
  • Why do Tennessee football games never get boring? Because there’s always something to cheer for—whether it’s a touchdown or a perfect plate of BBQ!

Best Picks

  • Why did the Tennessee football team bring a ladder to the game? To help them reach the end zone!
  • Why is Tennessee football so popular? Because they’ve got the perfect combination of grit and gridiron!
  • Why did the Tennessee football player bring a pencil to the game? To draw up a winning play!

Tennessee Insults

  • You’re about as useful as a BBQ without sauce!
  • You talk faster than a Tennessee squirrel on a caffeine rush!
  • You’ve got the charisma of a volunteer at a football game—when it’s halftime!
  • Your jokes are as dry as Tennessee’s summer heat!
  • You’ve got the charm of a hurricane in Nashville!
  • You’re like a Tennessee mud puddle—no depth, just a mess!
  • Your style is as outdated as a flip phone in the middle of Nashville!
  • You’re like the weather in Tennessee—all over the place and never reliable!
  • You’ve got the brainpower of a football that’s been kicked too many times!
  • Your cooking is like Tennessee humidity—sticky and hard to handle!
  • You’re like the Tennessee football team—always trying, but never quite making it!
  • You’re about as charming as a Southern gentleman at a BBQ—when he’s not grilling!
  • Your personality is like a Tennessee heatwave—unpredictable and exhausting!
  • You’re as exciting as a Monday morning in Knoxville!
  • You’re like a Tennessee cow—noisy and always in the way!
  • You’re about as useful as a sunny day in a Tennessee winter!
  • You’re like a Tennessee traffic jam—slow, frustrating, and everyone’s annoyed!
  • You’ve got the elegance of a pig at a Tennessee fair!
  • You’ve got the confidence of a backyard BBQ chef who can’t cook!
  • You’re like a football in Tennessee—easily intercepted and never lasting long!

Best Picks

  • You’re about as useful as a BBQ without sauce!
  • You talk faster than a Tennessee squirrel on a caffeine rush!
  • Your style is as outdated as a flip phone in the middle of Nashville!

Tennessee Jokes One Liners

  1. Tennessee: where the BBQ is as spicy as the people!
  2. In Tennessee, everything is slow—except the BBQ!
  3. The only thing hotter than a Tennessee summer is the BBQ sauce!
  4. You know you’re in Tennessee when your dinner plate is bigger than your schedule!
  5. Tennessee: where the mountains are high, and the BBQ is higher!
  6. If you can’t find good BBQ in Tennessee, you’re probably in the wrong state!
  7. In Tennessee, the only thing sweeter than the tea is the company!
  8. Why does everything in Tennessee come with a side of gravy?

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