• Tennessee is the 36th largest state in the United States. It shares borders with Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri. Tennessee has 95 counties, and the largest city in the state is the capitol Nashville. It is home to 8,350 caves, more than any other state.

• 1. Country: United States
  2. Capital: Nashville
  3. Population: 6,156,719 (2007 estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: Tennessee
  4. Currency: U.S. dollar
  5. Area code: 615
  6. Time zone: Central Standard Time (UTC -6)
  7. Nickname: The Volunteer State50 States: State Nicknames
  8. Area: 42,146 square milesNetstate: The Geography of Tennessee
  9. Major cities: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
  10. Official state items: Iris (Flower), Tulip Poplar (Tree), Mockingbird (Bird), Tennessee Walking Horse (Horse), Raccoon (Animal)

• Game Time

  Tennessee is home to the NFL's Tennessee Titans and the arena football team the Nashville Kats. Hockey fans show their pride for the Nashville Predators. The University of Tennessee takes pride in its football and basketball teams, the Volunteers. The University of Memphis shows their spirit for their football team the Memphis Tigers, and Vanderbilt University of Nashville enjoys the basketball and football teams.

• Music City USA

  Nashville is known for its deep roots in country music. Home to the Grand Ole Opry since 1925, aspiring artists have flocked to the city from around the world in hopes of becoming the next country star.

• Famous Tenneseeans

  • Actor Morgan Freeman
  • Frontiersman Davy Crockett
  • Singer Tennessee Ernie Ford
  • Singer Dolly Parton
  • Singer Minnie Pearl
  • Singer Tina Turner
  • Actress Cybill Shepherd

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