Tennessee General Info
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Tennessee State Guide
By Lauren Ayube
Tennessee, which is located in the Southeast region of the United States, is known for many things such as country and rock and roll music, volunteering, and interesting geographical features. Students will love learning about state landmarks, mottos, fun facts, history, and so much more!
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Students can create a state profile of Tennessee to highlight general information and facts about the state.
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- FAMOUS CITIZEN
- CITIES
- Memphis
- Clarksville
- Nashville
- Chattanooga
- Knoxville
- The Volunteer StateAgriculture and Commerce
- STATE MOTTO and NICKNAME
- Country music superstar Kenny Chesney was born in Luttrell, TN in 1968, and moved to nearby Knoxville when he was young. Chesney has had 32 #1 hits, and is one of the most popular performers of his time.
- The capital of Tennessee is Nashville. Some of the other major cities include Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Clarksville.
- Tennessee's state nickname is the Volunteer State. Its state motto is "Agriculture and Commerce" due to its agricultural diversity.
- DATE OF STATEHOOD
- Tennessee became a state in 1796.
- Tennessee
- STATE TREE, FLOWER, and BIRD
- MUST SEE TOURIST SPOT
- Tennessee was the 16th state admitted into the Union on June 1, 1796.
- Tennessee's state tree is the Tulip Poplar. Its state bird is the Mockingbird, and its state flower is the Iris.
- Once owned by singer and actor Elvis Presley, Graceland is a 13.8 acre estate located in Memphis. There are 23 rooms in the mansion, and is said to be worth over 50 million dollars! Over 500,000 tourists visit the estate each year. It is one of the most famous homes in the country, second only to the White House.
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