For those seeking a good chuckle, welcome to the world of Volunteer State levity, where the humor is as warm as a summer night in Memphis and as sweet as a Jack Daniel’s on the rocks. Our compilation of Tennessee jokes packs more punch than a Nashville honky-tonk on a Saturday night. Much like the unique cultures of Louisiana or the quirky charm of Oregon, Tennessee’s humor is a blend of southern wit, musical influences, and a dash of good ol’ mountain spirit.
Did you know that Tennessee is home to more than 10,000 caves, the most of any state in the U.S.? That’s a lot of hidden gems, just like these jokes!
So, y’all ready to laugh? Get ready to spice up your conversations, brighten your day, and maybe even learn a thing or two about Tennessee culture. These jokes are so positively infectious, you might just find yourself sharing them with everyone you meet.
Table of the Best Tennessee Jokes
1. Why did the scarecrow from Tennessee win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field! (Even more than those Chattanooga corn stalks!)
2. A Tennesseean and a New Yorker are on a plane. The flight attendant asks, “Would you folks enjoy some dinner?”
The Tennesseean says, “What are my options?” The flight attendant replies, “Yes or no.”
3. Why do Tennesseeans never play hide and seek with mountains?
Because they always peak!
4. If you’re from Tennessee and you marry your widow’s sister, are you your own in-law?
Darn, Southern family trees can be a pickle!
5. Why don’t Vanderbilt University students use bookmarks?
Cause the paw prints on the pages are enough!
6. What happens when a University of Tennessee fan takes his dog on a walk?
They both end up in a bar!
7. Why don’t Tennesseans get coffee breaks?
It takes too long to train them to do the job again!
8. How do Tennesseeans count to 20?
1, 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King.
9. Why did the man from Gatlinburg put his money in the blender?
Because he wanted to make some liquid assets!
10. Why did the Tennesseean stare at the can of orange juice?
Because it said concentrate!
11. What’s the difference between a Smoky Mountain black bear and a University of Tennessee booster?
One’s a bottom-feeding scavenger, the other’s just a bear!
12. Why didn’t the possum cross the road in Tennessee?
Because in this state, it’s a death sentence!
13. What’s the fastest thing in Tennessee?
A chicken passing KFC.
14. Why do folks from Tennessee go to the movie theater in groups of 18 or more?
17 and under are not admitted!
15. Why did the Tennesseean bring a ladder to the bar?
He heard the drinks were on the house.
16. What happens when it rains cats and dogs in Tennessee?
You might step in a poodle!
17. What do you call a fish from Memphis?
Catfish King!
18. Where do Tennessee cows hang out?
“Moo”nt Juliet.
19. Why did the Tennessee Vols football team go to the bakery?
Because they kneaded a good roll!
20. How does a Tennesseean sink a submarine?
By knocking on the door!
21. Why did the Tennessee farmer start a band?
He had a lot of sickle songs and hoe-downs!
22. What do you get when you cross a Tennesseean and a jukebox?
A country song that tells your life story!
23. Why did the Tennessee chicken join the gym?
To work on its drumsticks!
24. What’s a Tennessee ghost’s favorite dance?
The Boo-gie!
25. Why was the Tennessee musician always broke?
He kept hitting the wrong notes at the bank!
26. Why do Tennessee teachers always bring ladders to class?
To help their students reach for the stars!
27. How do you know if you’re at a Tennessee BBQ?
The smoke signals and the smell of ribs guide you in!
28. Why did the Tennessee man bring string to the bar?
In case he needed to tie one on!
29. What do Tennessee farmers use to make crop circles?
Tractors and too much free time!
30. Why did the Tennessee deer bring a map to the forest?
Because it didn’t want to get lost in the woods!
31. What’s a Tennesseean’s favorite type of story?
Tall tales told over a bonfire!
32. Why did the Tennessee apple pie become a comedian?
Because it always had a sweet punchline!
33. What do you call a Tennesseean who’s good at math?
A myth!
34. Why did the Tennessee pig start a band?
Because it was great with a harmonica!
35. What’s a Tennessee cow’s favorite holiday?
Moo Year’s Day!
36. Why did the Tennessee man go to space?
To find out if the moonshine is better up there!
37. Why did the Tennessee river refuse to run?
It didn’t want to get dammed up!
38. What do you call a Tennesseean with a degree?
A genius!
39. Why did the Tennessee cat join a choir?
Because it loved to meow-sic!
40. Why did the Tennesseean bring a fishing rod to the library?
To catch some bookworms!
That’s the End of Our Southern Belly Laugh Tour
We hope these Tennessee jokes got you splitting your sides. We reckon there’s nothing like a little Southern humor to brighten your day! Remember, laughter is the best medicine, and sharing is caring. So go ahead and spread these knee-slappers among your family and friends. Don’t forget to bookmark our website for more laughter-rich content. And y’all come back now, ya hear?
