I watched that game at my uncle's house in Centralia, and the whole place was going crazy after the big win over the Wolverines. I remember all the adults getting so wasted that I was able to pirate away a couple brews and nobody even noticed. I decided to be a Husky fan and attend the University of Washington that day.
Tennessee This article is about the U.S. state. For the river, see Tennessee River. For other uses, see Tennessee (disambiguation). "Tenn" redirects here. For the Japanese MC, see Tenn (MC). Tennessee ᏔᎾᏏ (Cherokee) Tanasi State State of Tennessee Nickname(s): The Volunteer State[1] Motto(s): Agriculture and Commerce Anthem: Nine songs Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Country United States Before statehood Southwest Territory Admitted to the Union June 1, 1796 (16th) Capital (and largest city) Nashville[2] Largest metro and urban areas Greater Nashville (combined and metro) Memphis (urban) Government • Governor Bill Lee (R) • Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R) Legislature General Assembly • Upper house Senate • Lower house House of Representatives Judiciary Tennessee Supreme Court U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn (R) Bill Hagerty (R) U.S. House delegation 7 Republicans 2 Democrats (list) Area • Total 42,143 sq mi (109,247 km2) • Land 41,217 sq mi (106,846 km2) • Water 926 sq mi (2,401 km2) 2.2% • Rank 36th Dimensions • Length 440 mi (710 km) • Width 120 mi (195 km) Elevation 900 ft (270 m) Highest elevation (Clingmans Dome[3][a]) 6,643 ft (2,025 m) Lowest elevation (Mississippi River at Mississippi border[3][a]) 178 ft (54 m) Population (2020) • Total 6,916,897[4] • Rank 16th • Density 167.8/sq mi (64.8/km2) • Rank 20th • Median household income $53,320[5] • Income rank 42nd Demonym(s) Tennessean Big Bender (archaic) Volunteer (historical significance) Language • Official language English • Spoken language Language spoken at home[6] English: 94.6% Spanish: 3.9% Other: 1.5% Time zones East Tennessee UTC−05:00 (Eastern) • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT) Middle and West UTC−06:00 (Central) • Summer (DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT) USPS abbreviation TN ISO 3166 code US-TN Traditional abbreviation Tenn. Latitude 34°59′ N to 36°41′ N Longitude 81°39′ W to 90°19′ W Website www.tn.gov hideTennessee state symbols Flag of Tennessee.svg Flag of Tennessee Seal of Tennessee.svg Living insignia Amphibian Tennessee cave salamander Bird Mockingbird Bobwhite quail Butterfly Zebra swallowtail Fish Channel catfish Smallmouth bass Flower Iris Passion flower Tennessee echinacea Insect Firefly Lady beetle Honey bee Mammal Tennessee Walking Horse Raccoon Reptile Eastern box turtle Tree Tulip poplar Eastern red cedar Inanimate insignia Beverage Milk Dance Square dance Firearm Barrett M82 Food Tomato Fossil Pterotrigonia (Scabrotrigonia) thoracica Gemstone Tennessee River pearl Mineral Agate Poem "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee" by William Lawrence Rock Limestone Slogan "Tennessee—America at its best" Tartan Tennessee State Tartan State route marker Tennessee state route marker State quarter Tennessee quarter dollar coin Released in 2002 Lists of United States state symbols Tennessee (/ˌtɛnɪˈsiː/ (audio speaker iconlisten) TEN-ih-SEE, locally /ˈtɛnɪsi/ TEN-iss-ee),[7][8][9] officially the State of Tennessee, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest by area and the 16th most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is geographically, culturally, and legally divided into three Grand Divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee. Nashville is the state's capital and largest city, and anchors its largest metropolitan area. Other major cities include Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Tennessee's population as of the 2020 United States census is approximately 6.9 million.[10]
Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachian Mountains.[11] Its name derives from "Tanasi", a Cherokee town in the eastern part of the state that existed before the first European American settlement.[12] Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later the Southwest Territory, before its admission to the Union as the 16th state on June 1, 1796. It earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" early in its history due to a strong tradition of military service.[13] A slave state until the American Civil War, Tennessee was politically divided, with its western and middle parts supporting the Confederacy and the eastern region harboring pro-Union sentiment. As a result, Tennessee was the last state to secede and the first readmitted to the Union after the war.[14]
During the 20th century, Tennessee transitioned from a predominantly agrarian society to a more diversified economy. This was aided in part by massive federal investment in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the city of Oak Ridge, which was established during World War II to house the Manhattan Project's uranium enrichment facilities for the construction of the world's first atomic bombs. These were dropped on Imperial Japan at the end of the war. After the war, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory became a key center of scientific research. In 2016, the element tennessine was named for the state, largely in recognition of the roles played by Oak Ridge, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Tennessee in its discovery.[15] Tennessee has also played a major role in the development of many forms of popular music, including country, blues, rock and roll, soul, and gospel.
Tennessee has diverse terrain and landforms, and from east to west, contains a mix of cultural features characteristic of Appalachia, the Upland South, and the Deep South. The Blue Ridge Mountains along the eastern border reach some of the highest elevations in eastern North America, and the Cumberland Plateau contains many scenic valleys and waterfalls. The central part of the state is marked by cavernous bedrock and irregular rolling hills, and level, fertile plains define West Tennessee. The state is twice bisected by the Tennessee River, and the Mississippi River forms its western border. Its economy is dominated by the health care, music, finance, automotive, chemical, electronics, and tourism sectors, and cattle, soybeans, corn, poultry, and cotton are its primary agricultural products.[16] The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most visited national park, is in eastern Tennessee.[17]
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1 Etymology 2 History 2.1 Pre-European era 2.2 Exploration and colonization 2.3 Statehood and antebellum era 2.4 Civil War 2.5 Reconstruction and late 19th century 2.6 Earlier 20th century 2.7 Mid-20th century to present 3 Geography 3.1 Topography 3.2 Hydrology 3.3 Ecology 3.4 Climate 4 Cities, towns, and counties 5 Demographics 5.1 Ethnicity 5.2 Religion 6 Economy 6.1 Taxation 6.2 Agriculture 6.3 Industry 6.4 Business 6.5 Energy and mineral production 6.6 Tourism 7 Culture 7.1 Music 8 Education 8.1 Colleges and universities 9 Media 10 Transportation 10.1 Roads 10.2 Airports 10.3 Railroads 10.4 Waterways 11 Law and government 11.1 Executive and legislative branches 11.2 Judicial system 11.3 Local 11.4 Federal 11.5 Tribal 12 Politics 13 Sports 14 See also 15 Notes 16 References 16.1 Citations 16.2 Bibliography 17 Further reading 18 External links Etymology
Main article: Name of Tennessee Tennessee derives its name most directly from the Cherokee town of Tanasi (or "Tanase", in syllabary: ᏔᎾᏏ) in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee, on the Tanasi River, now known as the Little Tennessee River. This town appeared on British maps as early as 1725. In 1567, Spanish explorer Captain Juan Pardo and his men encountered a Native American village named "Tanasqui" in the area while traveling inland from modern-day South Carolina; however, it is unknown if this was the same settlement as Tanasi.[b] Recent research suggests that the Cherokees adapted the name from the Yuchi word Tana-tsee-dgee, meaning "brother-waters-place" or "where-the-waters-meet."[19][20][21] The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to Governor James Glen of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee County", and in 1796, a constitutional convention, organizing the new state out of the Southwest Territory, adopted "Tennessee" as the state's name.[22]
Tennessee This article is about the U.S. state. For the river, see Tennessee River. For other uses, see Tennessee (disambiguation). "Tenn" redirects here. For the Japanese MC, see Tenn (MC). Tennessee ᏔᎾᏏ (Cherokee) Tanasi State State of Tennessee Nickname(s): The Volunteer State[1] Motto(s): Agriculture and Commerce Anthem: Nine songs Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Country United States Before statehood Southwest Territory Admitted to the Union June 1, 1796 (16th) Capital (and largest city) Nashville[2] Largest metro and urban areas Greater Nashville (combined and metro) Memphis (urban) Government • Governor Bill Lee (R) • Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R) Legislature General Assembly • Upper house Senate • Lower house House of Representatives Judiciary Tennessee Supreme Court U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn (R) Bill Hagerty (R) U.S. House delegation 7 Republicans 2 Democrats (list) Area • Total 42,143 sq mi (109,247 km2) • Land 41,217 sq mi (106,846 km2) • Water 926 sq mi (2,401 km2) 2.2% • Rank 36th Dimensions • Length 440 mi (710 km) • Width 120 mi (195 km) Elevation 900 ft (270 m) Highest elevation (Clingmans Dome[3][a]) 6,643 ft (2,025 m) Lowest elevation (Mississippi River at Mississippi border[3][a]) 178 ft (54 m) Population (2020) • Total 6,916,897[4] • Rank 16th • Density 167.8/sq mi (64.8/km2) • Rank 20th • Median household income $53,320[5] • Income rank 42nd Demonym(s) Tennessean Big Bender (archaic) Volunteer (historical significance) Language • Official language English • Spoken language Language spoken at home[6] English: 94.6% Spanish: 3.9% Other: 1.5% Time zones East Tennessee UTC−05:00 (Eastern) • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT) Middle and West UTC−06:00 (Central) • Summer (DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT) USPS abbreviation TN ISO 3166 code US-TN Traditional abbreviation Tenn. Latitude 34°59′ N to 36°41′ N Longitude 81°39′ W to 90°19′ W Website www.tn.gov hideTennessee state symbols Flag of Tennessee.svg Flag of Tennessee Seal of Tennessee.svg Living insignia Amphibian Tennessee cave salamander Bird Mockingbird Bobwhite quail Butterfly Zebra swallowtail Fish Channel catfish Smallmouth bass Flower Iris Passion flower Tennessee echinacea Insect Firefly Lady beetle Honey bee Mammal Tennessee Walking Horse Raccoon Reptile Eastern box turtle Tree Tulip poplar Eastern red cedar Inanimate insignia Beverage Milk Dance Square dance Firearm Barrett M82 Food Tomato Fossil Pterotrigonia (Scabrotrigonia) thoracica Gemstone Tennessee River pearl Mineral Agate Poem "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee" by William Lawrence Rock Limestone Slogan "Tennessee—America at its best" Tartan Tennessee State Tartan State route marker Tennessee state route marker State quarter Tennessee quarter dollar coin Released in 2002 Lists of United States state symbols Tennessee (/ˌtɛnɪˈsiː/ (audio speaker iconlisten) TEN-ih-SEE, locally /ˈtɛnɪsi/ TEN-iss-ee),[7][8][9] officially the State of Tennessee, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest by area and the 16th most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is geographically, culturally, and legally divided into three Grand Divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee. Nashville is the state's capital and largest city, and anchors its largest metropolitan area. Other major cities include Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Tennessee's population as of the 2020 United States census is approximately 6.9 million.[10]
Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachian Mountains.[11] Its name derives from "Tanasi", a Cherokee town in the eastern part of the state that existed before the first European American settlement.[12] Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later the Southwest Territory, before its admission to the Union as the 16th state on June 1, 1796. It earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" early in its history due to a strong tradition of military service.[13] A slave state until the American Civil War, Tennessee was politically divided, with its western and middle parts supporting the Confederacy and the eastern region harboring pro-Union sentiment. As a result, Tennessee was the last state to secede and the first readmitted to the Union after the war.[14]
During the 20th century, Tennessee transitioned from a predominantly agrarian society to a more diversified economy. This was aided in part by massive federal investment in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the city of Oak Ridge, which was established during World War II to house the Manhattan Project's uranium enrichment facilities for the construction of the world's first atomic bombs. These were dropped on Imperial Japan at the end of the war. After the war, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory became a key center of scientific research. In 2016, the element tennessine was named for the state, largely in recognition of the roles played by Oak Ridge, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Tennessee in its discovery.[15] Tennessee has also played a major role in the development of many forms of popular music, including country, blues, rock and roll, soul, and gospel.
Tennessee has diverse terrain and landforms, and from east to west, contains a mix of cultural features characteristic of Appalachia, the Upland South, and the Deep South. The Blue Ridge Mountains along the eastern border reach some of the highest elevations in eastern North America, and the Cumberland Plateau contains many scenic valleys and waterfalls. The central part of the state is marked by cavernous bedrock and irregular rolling hills, and level, fertile plains define West Tennessee. The state is twice bisected by the Tennessee River, and the Mississippi River forms its western border. Its economy is dominated by the health care, music, finance, automotive, chemical, electronics, and tourism sectors, and cattle, soybeans, corn, poultry, and cotton are its primary agricultural products.[16] The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most visited national park, is in eastern Tennessee.[17]
Contents
1 Etymology 2 History 2.1 Pre-European era 2.2 Exploration and colonization 2.3 Statehood and antebellum era 2.4 Civil War 2.5 Reconstruction and late 19th century 2.6 Earlier 20th century 2.7 Mid-20th century to present 3 Geography 3.1 Topography 3.2 Hydrology 3.3 Ecology 3.4 Climate 4 Cities, towns, and counties 5 Demographics 5.1 Ethnicity 5.2 Religion 6 Economy 6.1 Taxation 6.2 Agriculture 6.3 Industry 6.4 Business 6.5 Energy and mineral production 6.6 Tourism 7 Culture 7.1 Music 8 Education 8.1 Colleges and universities 9 Media 10 Transportation 10.1 Roads 10.2 Airports 10.3 Railroads 10.4 Waterways 11 Law and government 11.1 Executive and legislative branches 11.2 Judicial system 11.3 Local 11.4 Federal 11.5 Tribal 12 Politics 13 Sports 14 See also 15 Notes 16 References 16.1 Citations 16.2 Bibliography 17 Further reading 18 External links Etymology
Main article: Name of Tennessee Tennessee derives its name most directly from the Cherokee town of Tanasi (or "Tanase", in syllabary: ᏔᎾᏏ) in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee, on the Tanasi River, now known as the Little Tennessee River. This town appeared on British maps as early as 1725. In 1567, Spanish explorer Captain Juan Pardo and his men encountered a Native American village named "Tanasqui" in the area while traveling inland from modern-day South Carolina; however, it is unknown if this was the same settlement as Tanasi.[b] Recent research suggests that the Cherokees adapted the name from the Yuchi word Tana-tsee-dgee, meaning "brother-waters-place" or "where-the-waters-meet."[19][20][21] The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to Governor James Glen of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee County", and in 1796, a constitutional convention, organizing the new state out of the Southwest Territory, adopted "Tennessee" as the state's name.[22]
Tennessee is about 2-3 hours south of me. I’ll drive down to confirm @GrundleStiltzkin’s report.
Tennessee This article is about the U.S. state. For the river, see Tennessee River. For other uses, see Tennessee (disambiguation). "Tenn" redirects here. For the Japanese MC, see Tenn (MC). Tennessee ᏔᎾᏏ (Cherokee) Tanasi State State of Tennessee Nickname(s): The Volunteer State[1] Motto(s): Agriculture and Commerce Anthem: Nine songs Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Country United States Before statehood Southwest Territory Admitted to the Union June 1, 1796 (16th) Capital (and largest city) Nashville[2] Largest metro and urban areas Greater Nashville (combined and metro) Memphis (urban) Government • Governor Bill Lee (R) • Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R) Legislature General Assembly • Upper house Senate • Lower house House of Representatives Judiciary Tennessee Supreme Court U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn (R) Bill Hagerty (R) U.S. House delegation 7 Republicans 2 Democrats (list) Area • Total 42,143 sq mi (109,247 km2) • Land 41,217 sq mi (106,846 km2) • Water 926 sq mi (2,401 km2) 2.2% • Rank 36th Dimensions • Length 440 mi (710 km) • Width 120 mi (195 km) Elevation 900 ft (270 m) Highest elevation (Clingmans Dome[3][a]) 6,643 ft (2,025 m) Lowest elevation (Mississippi River at Mississippi border[3][a]) 178 ft (54 m) Population (2020) • Total 6,916,897[4] • Rank 16th • Density 167.8/sq mi (64.8/km2) • Rank 20th • Median household income $53,320[5] • Income rank 42nd Demonym(s) Tennessean Big Bender (archaic) Volunteer (historical significance) Language • Official language English • Spoken language Language spoken at home[6] English: 94.6% Spanish: 3.9% Other: 1.5% Time zones East Tennessee UTC−05:00 (Eastern) • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT) Middle and West UTC−06:00 (Central) • Summer (DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT) USPS abbreviation TN ISO 3166 code US-TN Traditional abbreviation Tenn. Latitude 34°59′ N to 36°41′ N Longitude 81°39′ W to 90°19′ W Website www.tn.gov hideTennessee state symbols Flag of Tennessee.svg Flag of Tennessee Seal of Tennessee.svg Living insignia Amphibian Tennessee cave salamander Bird Mockingbird Bobwhite quail Butterfly Zebra swallowtail Fish Channel catfish Smallmouth bass Flower Iris Passion flower Tennessee echinacea Insect Firefly Lady beetle Honey bee Mammal Tennessee Walking Horse Raccoon Reptile Eastern box turtle Tree Tulip poplar Eastern red cedar Inanimate insignia Beverage Milk Dance Square dance Firearm Barrett M82 Food Tomato Fossil Pterotrigonia (Scabrotrigonia) thoracica Gemstone Tennessee River pearl Mineral Agate Poem "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee" by William Lawrence Rock Limestone Slogan "Tennessee—America at its best" Tartan Tennessee State Tartan State route marker Tennessee state route marker State quarter Tennessee quarter dollar coin Released in 2002 Lists of United States state symbols Tennessee (/ˌtɛnɪˈsiː/ (audio speaker iconlisten) TEN-ih-SEE, locally /ˈtɛnɪsi/ TEN-iss-ee),[7][8][9] officially the State of Tennessee, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest by area and the 16th most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is geographically, culturally, and legally divided into three Grand Divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee. Nashville is the state's capital and largest city, and anchors its largest metropolitan area. Other major cities include Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Tennessee's population as of the 2020 United States census is approximately 6.9 million.[10]
Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachian Mountains.[11] Its name derives from "Tanasi", a Cherokee town in the eastern part of the state that existed before the first European American settlement.[12] Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later the Southwest Territory, before its admission to the Union as the 16th state on June 1, 1796. It earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" early in its history due to a strong tradition of military service.[13] A slave state until the American Civil War, Tennessee was politically divided, with its western and middle parts supporting the Confederacy and the eastern region harboring pro-Union sentiment. As a result, Tennessee was the last state to secede and the first readmitted to the Union after the war.[14]
During the 20th century, Tennessee transitioned from a predominantly agrarian society to a more diversified economy. This was aided in part by massive federal investment in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the city of Oak Ridge, which was established during World War II to house the Manhattan Project's uranium enrichment facilities for the construction of the world's first atomic bombs. These were dropped on Imperial Japan at the end of the war. After the war, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory became a key center of scientific research. In 2016, the element tennessine was named for the state, largely in recognition of the roles played by Oak Ridge, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Tennessee in its discovery.[15] Tennessee has also played a major role in the development of many forms of popular music, including country, blues, rock and roll, soul, and gospel.
Tennessee has diverse terrain and landforms, and from east to west, contains a mix of cultural features characteristic of Appalachia, the Upland South, and the Deep South. The Blue Ridge Mountains along the eastern border reach some of the highest elevations in eastern North America, and the Cumberland Plateau contains many scenic valleys and waterfalls. The central part of the state is marked by cavernous bedrock and irregular rolling hills, and level, fertile plains define West Tennessee. The state is twice bisected by the Tennessee River, and the Mississippi River forms its western border. Its economy is dominated by the health care, music, finance, automotive, chemical, electronics, and tourism sectors, and cattle, soybeans, corn, poultry, and cotton are its primary agricultural products.[16] The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most visited national park, is in eastern Tennessee.[17]
Contents
1 Etymology 2 History 2.1 Pre-European era 2.2 Exploration and colonization 2.3 Statehood and antebellum era 2.4 Civil War 2.5 Reconstruction and late 19th century 2.6 Earlier 20th century 2.7 Mid-20th century to present 3 Geography 3.1 Topography 3.2 Hydrology 3.3 Ecology 3.4 Climate 4 Cities, towns, and counties 5 Demographics 5.1 Ethnicity 5.2 Religion 6 Economy 6.1 Taxation 6.2 Agriculture 6.3 Industry 6.4 Business 6.5 Energy and mineral production 6.6 Tourism 7 Culture 7.1 Music 8 Education 8.1 Colleges and universities 9 Media 10 Transportation 10.1 Roads 10.2 Airports 10.3 Railroads 10.4 Waterways 11 Law and government 11.1 Executive and legislative branches 11.2 Judicial system 11.3 Local 11.4 Federal 11.5 Tribal 12 Politics 13 Sports 14 See also 15 Notes 16 References 16.1 Citations 16.2 Bibliography 17 Further reading 18 External links Etymology
Main article: Name of Tennessee Tennessee derives its name most directly from the Cherokee town of Tanasi (or "Tanase", in syllabary: ᏔᎾᏏ) in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee, on the Tanasi River, now known as the Little Tennessee River. This town appeared on British maps as early as 1725. In 1567, Spanish explorer Captain Juan Pardo and his men encountered a Native American village named "Tanasqui" in the area while traveling inland from modern-day South Carolina; however, it is unknown if this was the same settlement as Tanasi.[b] Recent research suggests that the Cherokees adapted the name from the Yuchi word Tana-tsee-dgee, meaning "brother-waters-place" or "where-the-waters-meet."[19][20][21] The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to Governor James Glen of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee County", and in 1796, a constitutional convention, organizing the new state out of the Southwest Territory, adopted "Tennessee" as the state's name.[22]
Tennessee This article is about the U.S. state. For the river, see Tennessee River. For other uses, see Tennessee (disambiguation). "Tenn" redirects here. For the Japanese MC, see Tenn (MC). Tennessee ᏔᎾᏏ (Cherokee) Tanasi State State of Tennessee Nickname(s): The Volunteer State[1] Motto(s): Agriculture and Commerce Anthem: Nine songs Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Country United States Before statehood Southwest Territory Admitted to the Union June 1, 1796 (16th) Capital (and largest city) Nashville[2] Largest metro and urban areas Greater Nashville (combined and metro) Memphis (urban) Government • Governor Bill Lee (R) • Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R) Legislature General Assembly • Upper house Senate • Lower house House of Representatives Judiciary Tennessee Supreme Court U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn (R) Bill Hagerty (R) U.S. House delegation 7 Republicans 2 Democrats (list) Area • Total 42,143 sq mi (109,247 km2) • Land 41,217 sq mi (106,846 km2) • Water 926 sq mi (2,401 km2) 2.2% • Rank 36th Dimensions • Length 440 mi (710 km) • Width 120 mi (195 km) Elevation 900 ft (270 m) Highest elevation (Clingmans Dome[3][a]) 6,643 ft (2,025 m) Lowest elevation (Mississippi River at Mississippi border[3][a]) 178 ft (54 m) Population (2020) • Total 6,916,897[4] • Rank 16th • Density 167.8/sq mi (64.8/km2) • Rank 20th • Median household income $53,320[5] • Income rank 42nd Demonym(s) Tennessean Big Bender (archaic) Volunteer (historical significance) Language • Official language English • Spoken language Language spoken at home[6] English: 94.6% Spanish: 3.9% Other: 1.5% Time zones East Tennessee UTC−05:00 (Eastern) • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT) Middle and West UTC−06:00 (Central) • Summer (DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT) USPS abbreviation TN ISO 3166 code US-TN Traditional abbreviation Tenn. Latitude 34°59′ N to 36°41′ N Longitude 81°39′ W to 90°19′ W Website www.tn.gov hideTennessee state symbols Flag of Tennessee.svg Flag of Tennessee Seal of Tennessee.svg Living insignia Amphibian Tennessee cave salamander Bird Mockingbird Bobwhite quail Butterfly Zebra swallowtail Fish Channel catfish Smallmouth bass Flower Iris Passion flower Tennessee echinacea Insect Firefly Lady beetle Honey bee Mammal Tennessee Walking Horse Raccoon Reptile Eastern box turtle Tree Tulip poplar Eastern red cedar Inanimate insignia Beverage Milk Dance Square dance Firearm Barrett M82 Food Tomato Fossil Pterotrigonia (Scabrotrigonia) thoracica Gemstone Tennessee River pearl Mineral Agate Poem "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee" by William Lawrence Rock Limestone Slogan "Tennessee—America at its best" Tartan Tennessee State Tartan State route marker Tennessee state route marker State quarter Tennessee quarter dollar coin Released in 2002 Lists of United States state symbols Tennessee (/ˌtɛnɪˈsiː/ (audio speaker iconlisten) TEN-ih-SEE, locally /ˈtɛnɪsi/ TEN-iss-ee),[7][8][9] officially the State of Tennessee, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest by area and the 16th most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is geographically, culturally, and legally divided into three Grand Divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee. Nashville is the state's capital and largest city, and anchors its largest metropolitan area. Other major cities include Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Tennessee's population as of the 2020 United States census is approximately 6.9 million.[10]
Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachian Mountains.[11] Its name derives from "Tanasi", a Cherokee town in the eastern part of the state that existed before the first European American settlement.[12] Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later the Southwest Territory, before its admission to the Union as the 16th state on June 1, 1796. It earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" early in its history due to a strong tradition of military service.[13] A slave state until the American Civil War, Tennessee was politically divided, with its western and middle parts supporting the Confederacy and the eastern region harboring pro-Union sentiment. As a result, Tennessee was the last state to secede and the first readmitted to the Union after the war.[14]
During the 20th century, Tennessee transitioned from a predominantly agrarian society to a more diversified economy. This was aided in part by massive federal investment in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the city of Oak Ridge, which was established during World War II to house the Manhattan Project's uranium enrichment facilities for the construction of the world's first atomic bombs. These were dropped on Imperial Japan at the end of the war. After the war, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory became a key center of scientific research. In 2016, the element tennessine was named for the state, largely in recognition of the roles played by Oak Ridge, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Tennessee in its discovery.[15] Tennessee has also played a major role in the development of many forms of popular music, including country, blues, rock and roll, soul, and gospel.
Tennessee has diverse terrain and landforms, and from east to west, contains a mix of cultural features characteristic of Appalachia, the Upland South, and the Deep South. The Blue Ridge Mountains along the eastern border reach some of the highest elevations in eastern North America, and the Cumberland Plateau contains many scenic valleys and waterfalls. The central part of the state is marked by cavernous bedrock and irregular rolling hills, and level, fertile plains define West Tennessee. The state is twice bisected by the Tennessee River, and the Mississippi River forms its western border. Its economy is dominated by the health care, music, finance, automotive, chemical, electronics, and tourism sectors, and cattle, soybeans, corn, poultry, and cotton are its primary agricultural products.[16] The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most visited national park, is in eastern Tennessee.[17]
Contents
1 Etymology 2 History 2.1 Pre-European era 2.2 Exploration and colonization 2.3 Statehood and antebellum era 2.4 Civil War 2.5 Reconstruction and late 19th century 2.6 Earlier 20th century 2.7 Mid-20th century to present 3 Geography 3.1 Topography 3.2 Hydrology 3.3 Ecology 3.4 Climate 4 Cities, towns, and counties 5 Demographics 5.1 Ethnicity 5.2 Religion 6 Economy 6.1 Taxation 6.2 Agriculture 6.3 Industry 6.4 Business 6.5 Energy and mineral production 6.6 Tourism 7 Culture 7.1 Music 8 Education 8.1 Colleges and universities 9 Media 10 Transportation 10.1 Roads 10.2 Airports 10.3 Railroads 10.4 Waterways 11 Law and government 11.1 Executive and legislative branches 11.2 Judicial system 11.3 Local 11.4 Federal 11.5 Tribal 12 Politics 13 Sports 14 See also 15 Notes 16 References 16.1 Citations 16.2 Bibliography 17 Further reading 18 External links Etymology
Main article: Name of Tennessee Tennessee derives its name most directly from the Cherokee town of Tanasi (or "Tanase", in syllabary: ᏔᎾᏏ) in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee, on the Tanasi River, now known as the Little Tennessee River. This town appeared on British maps as early as 1725. In 1567, Spanish explorer Captain Juan Pardo and his men encountered a Native American village named "Tanasqui" in the area while traveling inland from modern-day South Carolina; however, it is unknown if this was the same settlement as Tanasi.[b] Recent research suggests that the Cherokees adapted the name from the Yuchi word Tana-tsee-dgee, meaning "brother-waters-place" or "where-the-waters-meet."[19][20][21] The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to Governor James Glen of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee County", and in 1796, a constitutional convention, organizing the new state out of the Southwest Territory, adopted "Tennessee" as the state's name.[22]
Tennessee This article is about the U.S. state. For the river, see Tennessee River. For other uses, see Tennessee (disambiguation). "Tenn" redirects here. For the Japanese MC, see Tenn (MC). Tennessee ᏔᎾᏏ (Cherokee) Tanasi State State of Tennessee Nickname(s): The Volunteer State[1] Motto(s): Agriculture and Commerce Anthem: Nine songs Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Country United States Before statehood Southwest Territory Admitted to the Union June 1, 1796 (16th) Capital (and largest city) Nashville[2] Largest metro and urban areas Greater Nashville (combined and metro) Memphis (urban) Government • Governor Bill Lee (R) • Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R) Legislature General Assembly • Upper house Senate • Lower house House of Representatives Judiciary Tennessee Supreme Court U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn (R) Bill Hagerty (R) U.S. House delegation 7 Republicans 2 Democrats (list) Area • Total 42,143 sq mi (109,247 km2) • Land 41,217 sq mi (106,846 km2) • Water 926 sq mi (2,401 km2) 2.2% • Rank 36th Dimensions • Length 440 mi (710 km) • Width 120 mi (195 km) Elevation 900 ft (270 m) Highest elevation (Clingmans Dome[3][a]) 6,643 ft (2,025 m) Lowest elevation (Mississippi River at Mississippi border[3][a]) 178 ft (54 m) Population (2020) • Total 6,916,897[4] • Rank 16th • Density 167.8/sq mi (64.8/km2) • Rank 20th • Median household income $53,320[5] • Income rank 42nd Demonym(s) Tennessean Big Bender (archaic) Volunteer (historical significance) Language • Official language English • Spoken language Language spoken at home[6] English: 94.6% Spanish: 3.9% Other: 1.5% Time zones East Tennessee UTC−05:00 (Eastern) • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT) Middle and West UTC−06:00 (Central) • Summer (DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT) USPS abbreviation TN ISO 3166 code US-TN Traditional abbreviation Tenn. Latitude 34°59′ N to 36°41′ N Longitude 81°39′ W to 90°19′ W Website www.tn.gov hideTennessee state symbols Flag of Tennessee.svg Flag of Tennessee Seal of Tennessee.svg Living insignia Amphibian Tennessee cave salamander Bird Mockingbird Bobwhite quail Butterfly Zebra swallowtail Fish Channel catfish Smallmouth bass Flower Iris Passion flower Tennessee echinacea Insect Firefly Lady beetle Honey bee Mammal Tennessee Walking Horse Raccoon Reptile Eastern box turtle Tree Tulip poplar Eastern red cedar Inanimate insignia Beverage Milk Dance Square dance Firearm Barrett M82 Food Tomato Fossil Pterotrigonia (Scabrotrigonia) thoracica Gemstone Tennessee River pearl Mineral Agate Poem "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee" by William Lawrence Rock Limestone Slogan "Tennessee—America at its best" Tartan Tennessee State Tartan State route marker Tennessee state route marker State quarter Tennessee quarter dollar coin Released in 2002 Lists of United States state symbols Tennessee (/ˌtɛnɪˈsiː/ (audio speaker iconlisten) TEN-ih-SEE, locally /ˈtɛnɪsi/ TEN-iss-ee),[7][8][9] officially the State of Tennessee, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest by area and the 16th most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is geographically, culturally, and legally divided into three Grand Divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee. Nashville is the state's capital and largest city, and anchors its largest metropolitan area. Other major cities include Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Tennessee's population as of the 2020 United States census is approximately 6.9 million.[10]
Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachian Mountains.[11] Its name derives from "Tanasi", a Cherokee town in the eastern part of the state that existed before the first European American settlement.[12] Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later the Southwest Territory, before its admission to the Union as the 16th state on June 1, 1796. It earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" early in its history due to a strong tradition of military service.[13] A slave state until the American Civil War, Tennessee was politically divided, with its western and middle parts supporting the Confederacy and the eastern region harboring pro-Union sentiment. As a result, Tennessee was the last state to secede and the first readmitted to the Union after the war.[14]
During the 20th century, Tennessee transitioned from a predominantly agrarian society to a more diversified economy. This was aided in part by massive federal investment in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the city of Oak Ridge, which was established during World War II to house the Manhattan Project's uranium enrichment facilities for the construction of the world's first atomic bombs. These were dropped on Imperial Japan at the end of the war. After the war, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory became a key center of scientific research. In 2016, the element tennessine was named for the state, largely in recognition of the roles played by Oak Ridge, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Tennessee in its discovery.[15] Tennessee has also played a major role in the development of many forms of popular music, including country, blues, rock and roll, soul, and gospel.
Tennessee has diverse terrain and landforms, and from east to west, contains a mix of cultural features characteristic of Appalachia, the Upland South, and the Deep South. The Blue Ridge Mountains along the eastern border reach some of the highest elevations in eastern North America, and the Cumberland Plateau contains many scenic valleys and waterfalls. The central part of the state is marked by cavernous bedrock and irregular rolling hills, and level, fertile plains define West Tennessee. The state is twice bisected by the Tennessee River, and the Mississippi River forms its western border. Its economy is dominated by the health care, music, finance, automotive, chemical, electronics, and tourism sectors, and cattle, soybeans, corn, poultry, and cotton are its primary agricultural products.[16] The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most visited national park, is in eastern Tennessee.[17]
Contents
1 Etymology 2 History 2.1 Pre-European era 2.2 Exploration and colonization 2.3 Statehood and antebellum era 2.4 Civil War 2.5 Reconstruction and late 19th century 2.6 Earlier 20th century 2.7 Mid-20th century to present 3 Geography 3.1 Topography 3.2 Hydrology 3.3 Ecology 3.4 Climate 4 Cities, towns, and counties 5 Demographics 5.1 Ethnicity 5.2 Religion 6 Economy 6.1 Taxation 6.2 Agriculture 6.3 Industry 6.4 Business 6.5 Energy and mineral production 6.6 Tourism 7 Culture 7.1 Music 8 Education 8.1 Colleges and universities 9 Media 10 Transportation 10.1 Roads 10.2 Airports 10.3 Railroads 10.4 Waterways 11 Law and government 11.1 Executive and legislative branches 11.2 Judicial system 11.3 Local 11.4 Federal 11.5 Tribal 12 Politics 13 Sports 14 See also 15 Notes 16 References 16.1 Citations 16.2 Bibliography 17 Further reading 18 External links Etymology
Main article: Name of Tennessee Tennessee derives its name most directly from the Cherokee town of Tanasi (or "Tanase", in syllabary: ᏔᎾᏏ) in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee, on the Tanasi River, now known as the Little Tennessee River. This town appeared on British maps as early as 1725. In 1567, Spanish explorer Captain Juan Pardo and his men encountered a Native American village named "Tanasqui" in the area while traveling inland from modern-day South Carolina; however, it is unknown if this was the same settlement as Tanasi.[b] Recent research suggests that the Cherokees adapted the name from the Yuchi word Tana-tsee-dgee, meaning "brother-waters-place" or "where-the-waters-meet."[19][20][21] The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to Governor James Glen of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee County", and in 1796, a constitutional convention, organizing the new state out of the Southwest Territory, adopted "Tennessee" as the state's name.[22]
Tennessee This article is about the U.S. state. For the river, see Tennessee River. For other uses, see Tennessee (disambiguation). "Tenn" redirects here. For the Japanese MC, see Tenn (MC). Tennessee ᏔᎾᏏ (Cherokee) Tanasi State State of Tennessee Nickname(s): The Volunteer State[1] Motto(s): Agriculture and Commerce Anthem: Nine songs Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Country United States Before statehood Southwest Territory Admitted to the Union June 1, 1796 (16th) Capital (and largest city) Nashville[2] Largest metro and urban areas Greater Nashville (combined and metro) Memphis (urban) Government • Governor Bill Lee (R) • Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R) Legislature General Assembly • Upper house Senate • Lower house House of Representatives Judiciary Tennessee Supreme Court U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn (R) Bill Hagerty (R) U.S. House delegation 7 Republicans 2 Democrats (list) Area • Total 42,143 sq mi (109,247 km2) • Land 41,217 sq mi (106,846 km2) • Water 926 sq mi (2,401 km2) 2.2% • Rank 36th Dimensions • Length 440 mi (710 km) • Width 120 mi (195 km) Elevation 900 ft (270 m) Highest elevation (Clingmans Dome[3][a]) 6,643 ft (2,025 m) Lowest elevation (Mississippi River at Mississippi border[3][a]) 178 ft (54 m) Population (2020) • Total 6,916,897[4] • Rank 16th • Density 167.8/sq mi (64.8/km2) • Rank 20th • Median household income $53,320[5] • Income rank 42nd Demonym(s) Tennessean Big Bender (archaic) Volunteer (historical significance) Language • Official language English • Spoken language Language spoken at home[6] English: 94.6% Spanish: 3.9% Other: 1.5% Time zones East Tennessee UTC−05:00 (Eastern) • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT) Middle and West UTC−06:00 (Central) • Summer (DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT) USPS abbreviation TN ISO 3166 code US-TN Traditional abbreviation Tenn. Latitude 34°59′ N to 36°41′ N Longitude 81°39′ W to 90°19′ W Website www.tn.gov hideTennessee state symbols Flag of Tennessee.svg Flag of Tennessee Seal of Tennessee.svg Living insignia Amphibian Tennessee cave salamander Bird Mockingbird Bobwhite quail Butterfly Zebra swallowtail Fish Channel catfish Smallmouth bass Flower Iris Passion flower Tennessee echinacea Insect Firefly Lady beetle Honey bee Mammal Tennessee Walking Horse Raccoon Reptile Eastern box turtle Tree Tulip poplar Eastern red cedar Inanimate insignia Beverage Milk Dance Square dance Firearm Barrett M82 Food Tomato Fossil Pterotrigonia (Scabrotrigonia) thoracica Gemstone Tennessee River pearl Mineral Agate Poem "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee" by William Lawrence Rock Limestone Slogan "Tennessee—America at its best" Tartan Tennessee State Tartan State route marker Tennessee state route marker State quarter Tennessee quarter dollar coin Released in 2002 Lists of United States state symbols Tennessee (/ˌtɛnɪˈsiː/ (audio speaker iconlisten) TEN-ih-SEE, locally /ˈtɛnɪsi/ TEN-iss-ee),[7][8][9] officially the State of Tennessee, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest by area and the 16th most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is geographically, culturally, and legally divided into three Grand Divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee. Nashville is the state's capital and largest city, and anchors its largest metropolitan area. Other major cities include Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Tennessee's population as of the 2020 United States census is approximately 6.9 million.[10]
Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachian Mountains.[11] Its name derives from "Tanasi", a Cherokee town in the eastern part of the state that existed before the first European American settlement.[12] Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later the Southwest Territory, before its admission to the Union as the 16th state on June 1, 1796. It earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" early in its history due to a strong tradition of military service.[13] A slave state until the American Civil War, Tennessee was politically divided, with its western and middle parts supporting the Confederacy and the eastern region harboring pro-Union sentiment. As a result, Tennessee was the last state to secede and the first readmitted to the Union after the war.[14]
During the 20th century, Tennessee transitioned from a predominantly agrarian society to a more diversified economy. This was aided in part by massive federal investment in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the city of Oak Ridge, which was established during World War II to house the Manhattan Project's uranium enrichment facilities for the construction of the world's first atomic bombs. These were dropped on Imperial Japan at the end of the war. After the war, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory became a key center of scientific research. In 2016, the element tennessine was named for the state, largely in recognition of the roles played by Oak Ridge, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Tennessee in its discovery.[15] Tennessee has also played a major role in the development of many forms of popular music, including country, blues, rock and roll, soul, and gospel.
Tennessee has diverse terrain and landforms, and from east to west, contains a mix of cultural features characteristic of Appalachia, the Upland South, and the Deep South. The Blue Ridge Mountains along the eastern border reach some of the highest elevations in eastern North America, and the Cumberland Plateau contains many scenic valleys and waterfalls. The central part of the state is marked by cavernous bedrock and irregular rolling hills, and level, fertile plains define West Tennessee. The state is twice bisected by the Tennessee River, and the Mississippi River forms its western border. Its economy is dominated by the health care, music, finance, automotive, chemical, electronics, and tourism sectors, and cattle, soybeans, corn, poultry, and cotton are its primary agricultural products.[16] The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most visited national park, is in eastern Tennessee.[17]
Contents
1 Etymology 2 History 2.1 Pre-European era 2.2 Exploration and colonization 2.3 Statehood and antebellum era 2.4 Civil War 2.5 Reconstruction and late 19th century 2.6 Earlier 20th century 2.7 Mid-20th century to present 3 Geography 3.1 Topography 3.2 Hydrology 3.3 Ecology 3.4 Climate 4 Cities, towns, and counties 5 Demographics 5.1 Ethnicity 5.2 Religion 6 Economy 6.1 Taxation 6.2 Agriculture 6.3 Industry 6.4 Business 6.5 Energy and mineral production 6.6 Tourism 7 Culture 7.1 Music 8 Education 8.1 Colleges and universities 9 Media 10 Transportation 10.1 Roads 10.2 Airports 10.3 Railroads 10.4 Waterways 11 Law and government 11.1 Executive and legislative branches 11.2 Judicial system 11.3 Local 11.4 Federal 11.5 Tribal 12 Politics 13 Sports 14 See also 15 Notes 16 References 16.1 Citations 16.2 Bibliography 17 Further reading 18 External links Etymology
Main article: Name of Tennessee Tennessee derives its name most directly from the Cherokee town of Tanasi (or "Tanase", in syllabary: ᏔᎾᏏ) in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee, on the Tanasi River, now known as the Little Tennessee River. This town appeared on British maps as early as 1725. In 1567, Spanish explorer Captain Juan Pardo and his men encountered a Native American village named "Tanasqui" in the area while traveling inland from modern-day South Carolina; however, it is unknown if this was the same settlement as Tanasi.[b] Recent research suggests that the Cherokees adapted the name from the Yuchi word Tana-tsee-dgee, meaning "brother-waters-place" or "where-the-waters-meet."[19][20][21] The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to Governor James Glen of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee County", and in 1796, a constitutional convention, organizing the new state out of the Southwest Territory, adopted "Tennessee" as the state's name.[22]
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This article is about the U.S. state. For the river, see Tennessee River. For other uses, see Tennessee (disambiguation).
"Tenn" redirects here. For the Japanese MC, see Tenn (MC).
Tennessee
ᏔᎾᏏ (Cherokee)
Tanasi
State
State of Tennessee
Nickname(s):
The Volunteer State[1]
Motto(s):
Agriculture and Commerce
Anthem: Nine songs
Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted
Map of the United States with Tennessee highlighted
Country United States
Before statehood Southwest Territory
Admitted to the Union June 1, 1796 (16th)
Capital
(and largest city) Nashville[2]
Largest metro and urban areas Greater Nashville (combined and metro)
Memphis (urban)
Government
• Governor Bill Lee (R)
• Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R)
Legislature General Assembly
• Upper house Senate
• Lower house House of Representatives
Judiciary Tennessee Supreme Court
U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn (R)
Bill Hagerty (R)
U.S. House delegation 7 Republicans
2 Democrats (list)
Area
• Total 42,143 sq mi (109,247 km2)
• Land 41,217 sq mi (106,846 km2)
• Water 926 sq mi (2,401 km2) 2.2%
• Rank 36th
Dimensions
• Length 440 mi (710 km)
• Width 120 mi (195 km)
Elevation 900 ft (270 m)
Highest elevation
(Clingmans Dome[3][a])
6,643 ft (2,025 m)
Lowest elevation
(Mississippi River at Mississippi border[3][a])
178 ft (54 m)
Population
(2020)
• Total 6,916,897[4]
• Rank 16th
• Density 167.8/sq mi (64.8/km2)
• Rank 20th
• Median household income $53,320[5]
• Income rank 42nd
Demonym(s) Tennessean
Big Bender (archaic)
Volunteer (historical significance)
Language
• Official language English
• Spoken language Language spoken at home[6]
English: 94.6%
Spanish: 3.9%
Other: 1.5%
Time zones
East Tennessee UTC−05:00 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Middle and West UTC−06:00 (Central)
• Summer (DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT)
USPS abbreviation
TN
ISO 3166 code US-TN
Traditional abbreviation Tenn.
Latitude 34°59′ N to 36°41′ N
Longitude 81°39′ W to 90°19′ W
Website www.tn.gov
hideTennessee state symbols
Flag of Tennessee.svg
Flag of Tennessee
Seal of Tennessee.svg
Living insignia
Amphibian Tennessee cave salamander
Bird Mockingbird
Bobwhite quail
Butterfly Zebra swallowtail
Fish Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Flower Iris
Passion flower
Tennessee echinacea
Insect Firefly
Lady beetle
Honey bee
Mammal Tennessee Walking Horse
Raccoon
Reptile Eastern box turtle
Tree Tulip poplar
Eastern red cedar
Inanimate insignia
Beverage Milk
Dance Square dance
Firearm Barrett M82
Food Tomato
Fossil Pterotrigonia (Scabrotrigonia) thoracica
Gemstone Tennessee River pearl
Mineral Agate
Poem "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee" by William Lawrence
Rock Limestone
Slogan "Tennessee—America at its best"
Tartan Tennessee State Tartan
State route marker
Tennessee state route marker
State quarter
Tennessee quarter dollar coin
Released in 2002
Lists of United States state symbols
Tennessee (/ˌtɛnɪˈsiː/ (audio speaker iconlisten) TEN-ih-SEE, locally /ˈtɛnɪsi/ TEN-iss-ee),[7][8][9] officially the State of Tennessee, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest by area and the 16th most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is geographically, culturally, and legally divided into three Grand Divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee. Nashville is the state's capital and largest city, and anchors its largest metropolitan area. Other major cities include Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. Tennessee's population as of the 2020 United States census is approximately 6.9 million.[10]
Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachian Mountains.[11] Its name derives from "Tanasi", a Cherokee town in the eastern part of the state that existed before the first European American settlement.[12] Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later the Southwest Territory, before its admission to the Union as the 16th state on June 1, 1796. It earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" early in its history due to a strong tradition of military service.[13] A slave state until the American Civil War, Tennessee was politically divided, with its western and middle parts supporting the Confederacy and the eastern region harboring pro-Union sentiment. As a result, Tennessee was the last state to secede and the first readmitted to the Union after the war.[14]
During the 20th century, Tennessee transitioned from a predominantly agrarian society to a more diversified economy. This was aided in part by massive federal investment in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the city of Oak Ridge, which was established during World War II to house the Manhattan Project's uranium enrichment facilities for the construction of the world's first atomic bombs. These were dropped on Imperial Japan at the end of the war. After the war, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory became a key center of scientific research. In 2016, the element tennessine was named for the state, largely in recognition of the roles played by Oak Ridge, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Tennessee in its discovery.[15] Tennessee has also played a major role in the development of many forms of popular music, including country, blues, rock and roll, soul, and gospel.
Tennessee has diverse terrain and landforms, and from east to west, contains a mix of cultural features characteristic of Appalachia, the Upland South, and the Deep South. The Blue Ridge Mountains along the eastern border reach some of the highest elevations in eastern North America, and the Cumberland Plateau contains many scenic valleys and waterfalls. The central part of the state is marked by cavernous bedrock and irregular rolling hills, and level, fertile plains define West Tennessee. The state is twice bisected by the Tennessee River, and the Mississippi River forms its western border. Its economy is dominated by the health care, music, finance, automotive, chemical, electronics, and tourism sectors, and cattle, soybeans, corn, poultry, and cotton are its primary agricultural products.[16] The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most visited national park, is in eastern Tennessee.[17]
Contents
1 Etymology
2 History
2.1 Pre-European era
2.2 Exploration and colonization
2.3 Statehood and antebellum era
2.4 Civil War
2.5 Reconstruction and late 19th century
2.6 Earlier 20th century
2.7 Mid-20th century to present
3 Geography
3.1 Topography
3.2 Hydrology
3.3 Ecology
3.4 Climate
4 Cities, towns, and counties
5 Demographics
5.1 Ethnicity
5.2 Religion
6 Economy
6.1 Taxation
6.2 Agriculture
6.3 Industry
6.4 Business
6.5 Energy and mineral production
6.6 Tourism
7 Culture
7.1 Music
8 Education
8.1 Colleges and universities
9 Media
10 Transportation
10.1 Roads
10.2 Airports
10.3 Railroads
10.4 Waterways
11 Law and government
11.1 Executive and legislative branches
11.2 Judicial system
11.3 Local
11.4 Federal
11.5 Tribal
12 Politics
13 Sports
14 See also
15 Notes
16 References
16.1 Citations
16.2 Bibliography
17 Further reading
18 External links
Etymology
Main article: Name of Tennessee
Tennessee derives its name most directly from the Cherokee town of Tanasi (or "Tanase", in syllabary: ᏔᎾᏏ) in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee, on the Tanasi River, now known as the Little Tennessee River. This town appeared on British maps as early as 1725. In 1567, Spanish explorer Captain Juan Pardo and his men encountered a Native American village named "Tanasqui" in the area while traveling inland from modern-day South Carolina; however, it is unknown if this was the same settlement as Tanasi.[b] Recent research suggests that the Cherokees adapted the name from the Yuchi word Tana-tsee-dgee, meaning "brother-waters-place" or "where-the-waters-meet."[19][20][21] The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to Governor James Glen of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee County", and in 1796, a constitutional convention, organizing the new state out of the Southwest Territory, adopted "Tennessee" as the state's name.[22]
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