Head to Head
Gatlinburg, TN vs Memphis, TN
Gatlinburg leads with a Fun Score of 73, ahead by 56 points. Across 20 individual factors, Gatlinburg wins 12 and Memphis wins 7, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 12 of 20
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Memphis
- 7 of 20
| Factor | Gatlinburg, TN | Memphis, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 93 Best | 11 |
| Drinks | 92 Best | 20 |
| Coffee | 92 Best | 8 |
| Live Music | Placeholder | 22 |
| Star Power | 0 | 79 Best |
| Outdoors | 92 Best | 6 |
| Culture | 92 Best | 32 |
| Events | Placeholder | 37 |
| Sports | Placeholder | 26 |
| Unique Hangouts | 93 Best | 14 |
| City Vibe | 3 | 76 Best |
| Climate | 53 | 55 Best |
| Transit Quality | 1 | 24 Best |
| Walkability | 2 | 33 Best |
| Higher Education | 6 | 41 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 0 | 62 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 41 Best | 92 |
| Traffic | 14 Best | 29 |
| Air Quality | 8 Best | 19 |
| Disaster Risk | 6 Best | 77 |
| Weather Extremes | 39 Best | 67 |
| Economic Strain | 23 Best | 90 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →