Facts About the State of Tennessee

Tennessee, named after the Little Tennessee which used to be known as the "Tanasi". This river got its name from two Cherokee villages which occupied its banks. Known for country music this state has 42,146 miles of pure and sheer beauty. It was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796, its State Capital is Nashville, and its motto is Agriculture and Commerce. However, Tennessee is known for its unique nicknames.

The VolunteerState is the most popular. In 1812 when Governor Blount called for volunteers to fight in the War of 1812, Tennessee sent thousands. The courage of Tennessee soldiers fighting the Battle of New Orleans under General Andrew Jackson is also recognized by this name.

Tennessee is also called the "Big BendState" in reference to the Tennessee River which the Indians called "the river with the big bend".

The Mother of Southwestern Statesmen is a nickname not as commonly known. It was given to Tennessee in honor of the roles Tennesseeans played in the shaping of the country's national government.

Now here is one for the books, but is considered obsolete these days. The Hog and Hominy State was given to Tennessee between 1830 and 1840 when the state produced an abundance of corn and pork products.

A few of the symbols for Tennessee are: the honeybee (Agriculture Insect), The Cave Salamander (amphibian), the Mockingbird (bird), Channel Catfish (Commercial Fish), the Iris (state flower), and probably the most famous is the Tennessee Walking Horse.

The State Flag is one of red, white, and blue to echo the United States Flag's colors. Created by LeRoy Reeves of the Tennessee Infantry, Third Regiment, it has three white stars symbolizing the three grand divisions (West, Middle, and East) of the state. The Tennessee Flag was adopted by State Legislature on April 17, 1905.

Tennessee is only 440 miles long and 120 miles wide, making it the thirty sixth largest state. Of the 42,146 miles 41,220 miles are land area. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky, North Carolina, Mississippi, Missouri, Georgia, and Arkansas, and Alabama. It has a highest elevation of 6,643 feet above sea level and a lowest point of 178 feet at the Mississippi River.

Do not just take my word for it when I say that Tennessee is beautiful and offers a generous amount of fun and excitement. From the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Dollywood to the wonderful lakes (Douglas, Cherokee, Watauga, Norris et cetera) that are just perfect for fishing. Tennessee has it all.

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