Tennessee is the greatest state in the union. You may say that’s my personal bias, but facts can’t be biased. In this country that keeps dividing itself more each day, here are a few things everyone can thank the Volunteer State for.

1. Jack Daniel’s

Although I personally don’t drink, plenty of other people do. And I’d bet a few of them had Jack Daniel’s to either celebrate or drink away the pain of this election year.

2. Women’s Right to Vote

It was Tennessee’s vote to ratify the 19th Amendment that made it into a national law in 1920. So women of America, even Hillary Clinton…you’re welcome.

3. Mountain Dew

It’s what you order when you go to a restaurant asking for Coke, but they reply, “Will Pepsi work?” No. No it won’t.

4. Moon Pies

It’s an upgrade on the classic s’more. What’s not to love?

5. Overnight mail (FedEx)

I’m sure FedEx has many crowning achievements, but shipping Rendezvous ribs overnight has to be near the top of the list.

6. Cotton Candy

It's original title was Fairy Floss. We’re all thankful for the rebrand.

7. Cracker Barrel

Because where else are you going to find vintage candies and toys?

8. Some of the greatest music of all time (Elvis, Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake…)

We deserve a little bit more R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

9. Morgan Freeman (the literal voice of “God”)

This Memphis-born actor has voice that could calm even the angriest of protestors.

10. Self service grocery shopping (Piggly Wiggly)

So next time you get your buggy and start filling it with your necessities, don’t forget to thank the greatest state ever, Tennessee