The sense of California “moving in a particular direction for a long time” and creating “so much division” made Growing Pains actor Kirk Cameron decide to leave the Golden State. He joins an increasing list of well-known individuals who have done the same.
On Wednesday, Cameron announced that he and his family have settled in Tennessee. One of the main reasons for this move is that three of his grown children live in the state. He was also seeking a place that embraced what he calls a “healthy freedom mindset.”
“If people are experiencing serious economic problems and division,” he said, “and they want to be around people who are all about God, family, and country,” then Tennessee might be the place they’re looking for.
Tennessee Is Becoming the New Home for Many California “Refugees”
“It’s shocking how many Californians are here. And when I see them in the grocery store, I tell them, ‘Don’t California our Tennessee,’” he said with a laugh.
Cameron’s sister, Candace Cameron Bure, has also chosen Tennessee over California for “safety and security.” Other notable people on the list of former California residents include Mark Wahlberg, Sylvester Stallone, and YouTube podcaster Dave Rubin. Rubin announced on social media in 2021 that he was “officially leaving the dystopian nightmare of California for the free state of Florida.”
Despite the influx of Californians, Cameron is confident that Tennessee’s “good wholesome values and, equally as important, good whiskey” make it an appealing new home.
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