Tennessee got its nickname, "The Volunteer State," because of all the volunteer soldiers the state contributed to the War of 1812. More than 200 years later, there's a different type of conflict being waged all across the U.S. on a daily basis: the war on crime.

Some places in the country are bigger hotspots than others in this battle, on the state and city levels. In recent weeks, the Movoto Real Estate Blog has been analyzing crime across the nation in order to rank which  places in each state are the safest-and which ones should be avoided for your own safety. Today, we're looking at Tennessee.
According to our research, the safest place in The Volunteer State is Germantown, TN. This low-crime Deutsch delight of a town leads a top 10 safest places list that includes:

Home Burglary Prevention Tips

You probably know that burglaries cost home owners millions of dollars per year in loss of property and valuables. But did you know that most burglaries are committed by people who are looking to take advantage of an easy target. If you don't make it easy for them, they will likely move on to an easier score. 
Here's how:

Protecting your home and family begins with having a high-quality video security system installed in your residence. The best line of defense, is determining the areas where your home is most vulnerable, in order to choose the best locations for placing your outdoor security cameras.

A well-monitored home is a safe home, and monitoring key areas is essential for protecting your home from theft. We've compiled a list of the top outdoor locations to be monitored by your home surveillance cameras.

Protecting and defending your home has much more to do with your family than your possessions. The lives inside your home are the most precious gifts you have. So, how do you protect them from the most prolific danger out there?

First and foremost let me emphasize how important it is to involve and engage your children in the family discussions and activities regarding fire safety. Let them know it is normal and OK to be scared. Fire is scary. Arm your children with knowledge, tools, and confidence so they will act even when they are afraid.