Kirk Cameron Leaves California Over 'Terrible' Politics for Tennessee

Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron said on the Adam Carolla Podcast that he moved from California to Tennessee to escape the state’s “terrible politics” and other challenges of raising a family, noting that his kids’ move-out highlighted California’s high costs and political climate. He praised Nashville for its creative community and family-friendly values and said he hopes to return to California someday, though for now he’s thriving in Tennessee.