There are many reasons why residents love living in Tallahassee, and we’ve compiled REAL stories from REAL residents here! If you’re considering a move to Florida’s capital, you’ll want to be sure to read the reasons residents chose this city as their home.
Whether it’s to be closer to grandkids during retirement, to take advantage of the numerous benefits the city offers to business owners and entrepreneurs, or the quality of life for working professionals and their families, there’s hundreds of reasons why people say “I love Tallahassee”.
So what are you waiting for? Visit ChooseTallahassee.com to explore Tallahassee’s neighborhoods, parks, dining scene, and employment opportunities and then make the move to your new home!
**County Commissioner Brian Welch explains why Tallahassee is the perfect match for him and his family** They say home is where your life happens. My family moved to Tallahassee the day after I graduated high school in Jackson, MS in 1997. My grandmother had lived here for many years, so we were familiar with the …
There are many great places to retire in Florida. Here’s why Tallahassee resident Gail McDonald chose to retire in the capital city! I am a true believer in “everything happens for a reason”….My husband Neil and I built our life in South Florida after our marriage in 1996. Born in Chicago, my family moved to …
Retiree Gail McDonald Chose Tallahassee (or did Tallahassee choose her?) Read More »
RealZips business owner Fred Widarsson enjoys a walk through the SouthWood neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL on his lunch break. The community is filled with beautiful live oaks and other foliage, making it the perfect place to take a moment and relax during a busy work day. PC: Fred Widarsson My name is Fredrik Widarsson and …
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Tallahassee resident and owner of Capital City Pedicabs, Mike Goldstein, recalls what it was like to start his company, and how it has grown, along with the city. As a Tallahassee native (I have been here since I was one so I will claim it), I have seen the city grow and continue to grow. …
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When COVID-19 hit, Christina Stanton and her husband decided to move from the Big Apple to the small but vibrant city of Tallahassee, Florida. Here, she details what it was like to move during COVID-19, and why she loves living here. I grew up in Tallahassee in the 70’s and 80’s, graduating from Leon High …
From the Big City to a Smaller Community: A Move During COVID-19 Read More »
Tallahassee chose me… three times. The first was in 1977 when I was born at the hospital my great grandfather helped create 30 years earlier – Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. From there, I grew up northeast of Tallahassee at the Miccosukee Land Co-op, a legendary intentional community started in the 1970s by a group of creative …
At Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Foundation, I get to see firsthand how our community rallies to take care of each other during difficult times. What’s happened since March in response to COVID-19 has been amazing. Tallahasseeans and donors from throughout our region responded immediately and generously to help TMH protect patients and healthcare providers from …
COVID-19: Tallahassee comes through for TMH in a big way Read More »
I first came to Tallahassee for a job interview. I left southwest Virginia in a snowstorm and just a few days later was sitting on the beach at Alligator Point soaking in the rays and sharing a bottle of wine. I called my husband to let him know that even if I didn’t get the …
My wife and I moved to Tallahassee from Atlanta in 2004, and making the move was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever made. We both loved our jobs, had a great circle of friends, lived in a nice condo in Buckhead and took advantage of a lot of the great restaurants & culture Atlanta …
For nearly 40 years, I’ve been in love with Tallahassee. I fell in love with its majestic, moss-draped live oaks, its rolling hills, its Southern drawl and its small-town feel with big-city amenities. But what made me feel instantly at home here was a nickel in a cash register. It was 1981. My wife, Linda …
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