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Some of Tennessee's State Facts: Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development: 800-462-8366 http://www.TNVacation.com Capital: Nashville Population: 5,689,283
Governor: Phil Bredesen (D, to January 2007) Entered the Union: June 1, 1796 As the: 16th state Motto: Agriculture and Commerce Nickname: Volunteer State Flower: Iris Bird: Mockingbird
Song: Tennessee Waltz Sports Teams: Tennessee Titans (NFL Football) Origin of Name: Of Cherokee origin; the exact meaning is unknown. Major Industries: Chemical and allied products, processed foods, and clothing products. Historical Sites: The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site at Greenville. Points of Interest: Graceland (home of Elvis Presley), American Museum of Atomic Energy at Oak Ridge, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Hermitage (home of Andrew Jackson near Nashville), and Rock City Gardens near Chattanooga. Bordering States: Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri
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