Innovation: Kirk Cameron Joins Hollywood Exodus to Tennessee

Actor Kirk Cameron Joins Hollywood Celebrities Fleeing California

Actor Kirk Cameron has joined the growing list of Hollywood celebrities fleeing California , the Washington Examiner reports . Cameron told the publication Wednesday he left the Golden State and moved to Tennessee because California was " creating so much division " and he wanted a place that had a " healthy freedom mindset . " " Its pretty clear that California has been moving in a particular direction for a long time , " he told the Examiner.

Tennessee Welcomes California Refugees

Cameron , a father of six , said he 's discovered the Volunteer State has " a lot of California refugees , " including " creatives " from Hollywood creating a growing entertainment industry community . " Its shocking how many Californians are here . And when I see them in the grocery store , I tell them , Do nt California our Tennessee , ' " he told the publication . He also said many families are moving out of California for states with better property values and quality of life , adding that families want to " be around like - minded people for safety and for security . " Cameron also called Tennessee a place with " good wholesome values and , equally as important , good whiskey . " Other celebrities who have made Tennessee their new home include Jessica Simpson and Candace Cameron Bure.

Celebrities Share Reasons for Leaving California

During an interview with Fox News Digital , Bure shared that security concerns played a major role in her decision . " We did n't feel safe anymore , " the former " Full House " star admitted . " And that was the biggest reason that we moved . " Bure recalled that her family had " quite a few problems over the years " with fans taking photos , hiding on their property and coming up to their door . Simpson revealed her family is much happier in Tennessee . " Being in Nashville , even my kids are like , ' You laugh the whole time . You 're so happy , ' " she revealed to E ! News . " It 's because I 'm not on guard . I 'm with a lot of like - minded people . It 's not about the celebrities It 's really about the music and the heart the conversation . "

California Celebrities Making the Move

Other celebs who have moved out of California include Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes , Katherine Heigl , Mark Wahlberg , Sylvester Stallone , Jillian Michaels , Dean Cain , and Scott Baio . FOX News contributed to this report.