TN absolutely has Lyme carrying ticks. In Tennessee, between 2004 and 2016, there were 5,950 tick-borne disease cases, according to CDC data. While those numbe

TN absolutely has Lyme carrying ticks. In Tennessee, between 2004 and 2016, there were 5,950 tick-borne disease cases, according to CDC data. While those number are not high, there are other reports that indicate the number of infected ticks in TN is growing. And considering that many cases of Lyme go undiagnosed in TN, it is likely that number could be substantially higher. Be safe out there!