According to the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans who have remained single (not married) is growing. That means, people are dating a lot longer than they used to.

There are many reasons for that, including financial and cultural. And, we suspect smartphones and social media has a lot to do with it, too. After all, we’re all a lot more distracted these days.

If you live in Tennessee, there’s a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The Volunteer State ranks in the top 10 when it comes to number of people over the age of 18 who aren’t married, or in a serious relationship. That’s great news for people looking for their match.

So, where are the best cities for singles in Tennessee? We’ve got the answers here.

These are the best cities for singles in Tennessee. Try not to jump in the car with a dozen roses:

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1. Knoxville (Photos)
2. Cookeville (Photos)
3. Red Bank (Photos)
4. Memphis (Photos)
5. East Ridge
6. Murfreesboro (Photos)
7. Cleveland (Photos)
8. Martin
9. Chattanooga (Photos)
10. Clarksville (Photos)

Other East Tennessee cities on the full list include:

• Sevierville (19th)
• Crossville (24th)
• Bristol (38th)
• Athens (39th)
• Kingsport (40th)
• Oak Ridge (42nd)
• Maryville (43rd)
• Farragut (44th)
• Morristown (45th)