Facts and Figures

Statehood June 1, 1796 (16th state)

Capital Nashville

Population 5,501,000

Nickname The Volunteer State

Motto "Tennessee, America at its Best"

Bird Mockingbird

Flower Iris

Song "Tennessee Waltz," "Tennessee My Homeland," "Rocky Top,"Tennessee" and "My Tennessee."

Land

Area 42,146 sq miles

Number of Counties 95

Highest Point Clingmans Dome, 6,643 ft.

Lowest Point Mississippi River, 178 ft.
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Maps and more...

Current Time
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State Flag here

Tennessee Image & Flag here

Tennessee County Map
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Tennessee Outline Map here

Tennessee Maps by University of Texas, here

Name all the States & Capitol Cities a test, here

Recommended Links

State of Tennessee web site

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