Tennessee

=Tennessee=



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About Tennessee
The name Tennessee is derived from the name of a Cherokee village, Tanasi. In 1796, Tennessee was the first territory admitted as a state under the federal Constitution (16th state). Before statehood, it was known as the Territory South of the River Ohio. Tennessee is one of the states that link the North and the South. The lonely pioneer, wearing a coonskin cap and carrying a flintlock rifle, is a symbol of Tennessee's great past. Pioneers crossed the mountains of Tennessee to settle in the wilderness. They brought with them the spirit of independence and daring that has become a part of Tennessee's history. Tennessee's rugged mountains, thick forests and beautiful lakes and rivers are ideal for outdoor sports. The capital Nashville is known as a center for country music; [|Memphis], Tennessee's largest city is a magnet for music fans, as the birthplace of urban blues and long-time home of Elvis.

Source: http://usa.usembassy.de/tennessee.htm

Symbols of Tennessee



 * State Flag

The three stars on the flag represent the three different land forms in Tennessee. Mountains in the east, highlands in the middle and lowlands in the west. On the flag these regions are bound together in an unbroken circle. The field is crimson with a blue background for the stars. The final blue strip relieves the sameness of the crimson field and prevents the flag from showing too much crimson when it is limp.

Source: http://www.50states.com/flag/tnflag.htm

****State Seal**

State Facts
Capital: Nashville
 * Nickname:** The Volunteer State
 * Motto:** Agriculture and Commerce
 * State Hood:** June 1, 1796 (16th State)
 * Land Area:** 41,217 square miles (36th Largest)
 * Bird:** Mockingbird
 * Flower:** Iris
 * Tree:** Yellow Poplar
 * Song: "**My Homeland, Tennessee"

Source: http://www.50states.com/tennesse.htm

Population & Cities

 * Population:** 6,214,888 (19th Largest)
 * Largest City:** Memphis
 * Second Largest City:** Nashville
 * Persons Per Square Mile:** 138

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