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So you want to know about Tennessee? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about Tennessee.
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Population (1994): 5,175,000
(16th in size) State size: 42,144 square miles (34th in size) State Capital: Nashville (named after Francis Nash a Revolutionary war General) Major cities: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville Admission to union: The 16th State Date entered the union: June 1, 1796 Origin of state name: Named after the indian village "Tanasi". Nicknames: The Volunteer State Bordering states: Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Arkansas State bird: Mockingbird State flower: Iris State tree: Yellow Poplar Motto: Tennessee - America at its Best |
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| Nashville is the heart of Country and Western music, and the home of the Grand Old Opry. |
Major Industries |
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| Tennessee is a major producer of zinc and aluminum. It is also a major producer of hydroelectric power. Agriculture includes tabacco and cotton. Country and Western music and tourism is also a major contributor to the ecomony. |
Historical Highlights |
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| Once the hunting grounds for the Cherokee, Creek and Miami tribes in the east, with the Iroquois and Chickasaw in the central and west Tennessee. Tennessee was the birthplace of Davy Crockett. It was also the site of many battles during the Civil War. |
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Interesting Tidbits |
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Links to other sites about Tennessee |
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 Tennessee State Flag
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Tennessee State Government home page |
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