A few basic facts about Tennessee. Became 16th state on June 1, 1796. Secession was on June 8, 1861. Readmitted on July 24, 1866. The capital is Nashville and nickname is the Volunteer State. The five largest cities are Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville.
State BIRD:Mockingbird FISH: 1. Smallmouth Bass & 2. Channel Catfish FLOWER: Iris GEMSTONE:TN River Pearl MINERAL:Agate MOTTO:Agriculture and Commerce ROCK:Limestone
State SONG: There are ten, yes TEN state songs. The three most well-known are: “Tennessee Waltz”, “Rocky Top”, and “Smoky Mountain Rain”.
A few famous people with Tennessee ties include: Roy Acuff, Gregg Allman, Kathy Bates, Jimmy Blanton, Dixie Carter, Davy Crockett, Jack Daniel, Aretha Franklin, Jack Hanna, Samuel L. Jackson, Former President Andrew Johnson, Harry McClintock, Bettie Page, Dolly Parton, Former President James K. Polk, Larry Riley, Bessie Smith, Frank Sutton, Edmund Sylvers, Fred Thompson, O.V. Wright, & Alvin “Sergeant” York.
