NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A recent study determined that 14% of Tennesseans feel lonely.
The study, conducted by A Mission For Michael, a mental health treatment provider, also revealed that 4.6% of all Tennesseans — equal to 261,451 people — said they are “always lonely.”
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According to A Mission for Michael’s study, these are the top five Tennessee counties for chronic loneliness:
- Haywood: 5.5%
- Lewis: 5.5%
- Houston: 5.3%
- Bledsoe: 5.2%
- Claiborne: 5.2%
These are the Tennessee counties that have the smallest number of who said they’re always lonely:
- Williamson: 4.4%
- Hamilton: 4.4%
- Wilson: 4.6%
- Washington: 4.6%
- Maury: 4.6%
According to A Mission for Michael, the results showed that loneliness is not evenly distributed across the state and being “sometimes lonely” compared to “always lonely” can make a dramatic difference in one’s life.
“Loneliness can feel overwhelming, and for some people it becomes a constant state rather than an occasional feeling,” A Mission For Michael Healthcare Executive Director Anand Mehta said. “That’s why professional treatment and support are so vital — because no one should have to manage the weight of loneliness on their own. With the right care, people can find new ways to connect, build healthier coping strategies, and feel supported in a way that makes a real difference.”…