Kirk Cameron is officially the latest celebrity to say goodbye to California. The Growing Pains actor revealed on Wednesday that he\u2019s left his longtime home state and relocated to Tennessee \u2014 a decision he says has been a long time coming. Cameron explained that his move was motivated by concerns about the state\u2019s direction and a desire for a more grounded, faith-driven community. \u201cCalifornia\u2019s been moving in a particular direction for a long time,\u201d he said, noting that the increasing \u201cdivision\u201d and cultural shifts prompted him to seek a change.<\/p>\n
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The father of six told the Washington Examiner that the move was also inspired by family ties \u2014 three of his grown children already live in Tennessee \u2014 and by what he described as the state\u2019s \u201chealthy freedom mindset.\u201d \u201cIf everything hits the fan and there\u2019s some serious economic problems and division going on, they want to be around people who are all about God, family, and country,\u201d Cameron said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a really nice place to be.\u201d The actor added that he was surprised by how many other Californians have made the same move, joking, \u201cIt\u2019s shocking how many Californians are here. And when I see them in the grocery store, I tell them, \u2018Don\u2019t California our Tennessee.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Cameron\u2019s decision mirrors that of his sister, Full House star Candace Cameron Bure, who has also been open about moving away from California \u201cfor safety and security.\u201d Despite the influx of former Californians, Cameron said Tennessee\u2019s \u201cgood, wholesome values\u201d \u2014 and, as he added with a laugh, its \u201cgood whiskey\u201d \u2014 make it an ideal place to settle down and raise a family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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