freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Missouri is more free than Tennessee overall, scoring 66.2 to 62.9 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Drug Policy, where Missouri leads by 6.5 points.
The sharpest contrast is Drug Policy, where Missouri leads 9.5 to 3.0 out of 10 — a 6.5-point gap. They also part ways on Economic Freedom (Tennessee +4.1) and 4th Amendment (Missouri +4.0). Where they’re most alike is Religious Liberty (7.5 vs 8.0).
Bottom line: Missouri’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while Tennessee’s is Economic Freedom (9.8/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Missouri leads in 5 categories · Tennessee leads in 5 · 0 tied
Missouri ranks higher overall, scoring 66.2/100 versus 62.9/100 across the ten freedom categories. Missouri wins 5 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Tennessee scores higher on economic freedom (9.8/10 vs 5.7/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Tennessee scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (8.6/10 vs 6.3/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Tennessee scores higher on education choice (7.6/10 vs 5.7/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.