Per Pew, Mainline Protestants lean Republican 44%-40% nationally and 51-37% in Tennessee. Evangelicals are significantly more Republican at 62-27%, but that really isn't a world apart ... As a comparison, Evangelicals in Tennessee are as Republican as California was Democratic in 2020, but Mainline Protestants in Tennessee are as Republican as Delaware was Democratic in 2020...
The fact that Evangelicals happen to be very Republican does not make that an explanation for anywhere that votes Republican. Tennessee is a thriving and growing state known for conservative economic policies, beautiful retirement communities and its biggest cultural center is the home to country music. You should all be aware that Republicans are capable of moving to new places too, lol, and I personally know multiple wealthy conservatives that have relocated to Tennessee from the Chicago suburbs.
