Facts and Information About Tennessee

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Situated in “The South” of the United States of America lies the beautiful state of Tennessee, a landlocked state that is famous across the world for its music.

History of Tennessee

 It was long ago in the year 1796 when the city of Tennessee was born. The state got its name from Cherokee Indians who called it “Tana-See,” which means “The Meeting Place.” In the early days, the area was occupied by Native Americans who belonged to three groups, namely Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Creek.

Though the state was first explored by Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto in 1540, it was only in the years 1670-80s that the joint effort of explorers like Jacques Marquette, Louis Juliet, and others caused the world to start noticing the beautiful state of Tennessee. In 1763, Great Britain obtained the area during The French and Indian War.

Tennessee had to wait six more years to see its first settlement. William Bean was the first person to build his cabin on Boone’s Creek near the Watauga River. And then other people from North Carolina joined him, making Tennessee a populous city.

The state was popularly known as the “Volunteer State” during The War of 1812 when the soldiers exhibited great valor and volunteering skills by rescuing many people.

The flag of Tennessee consists of a red background that has three white stars in blue stripes. The three stars symbolize the three regions of the state.

Present Tennessee and Some Amazing Facts About Tennessee

There are several amazing facts about Tennessee that many people are unaware of.

  • The city was formed as the 16th state of the U.S.A., with its capital being Nashville.
  • Tennessee covers an area of about 42,146 square miles. Roughly speaking, it is the 36th biggest state in the U.S.A. in terms of its area.
  • Do you know that when it comes to the population, Tennessee is the 17th most populous state in the U.S.A.?
  • The state is famous for its Country Music Hall of Fame and The Grand Ole Opry. It is one of the longest and continuously running radio broadcast programs since 1925.
  • Nashville is “The Musical Capital of the World.” A special kind of music known as “Bluegrass Music” originated in Bristol of northern Tennessee.
  • You should not forget the famous museums and several dance halls. The city was also home to the legendary Elvis Presley.
  • Elvis Presley had his home in Memphis. It is the second most-visited house in the country.
  • Nashville’s Centennial Park holds the replica of The Pantheon of Athens.
  • The world’s largest artificial skiing surface is located in Gatlinburg in Tennessee.
  • The Ocoee River in southeastern Tennessee is one of the topmost whitewater recreational rivers, which was an Olympic site for the Olympics in 1996.

Biodiversity of Tennessee

Tennessee is a land of beautiful mountains, snowcapped peaks, gushing waterfalls, and colorful flora and fauna.

In the years of 1811-1812, a massive earthquake, which was known as “The Madrid Earthquake,” happened. It formed the Reelfoot Lake, which is the “Turtle Capital of the World.” The terrain of Tennessee is mountainous, and it has more than 3,800 caves in it.

The state is famous for its Great Smoky Mountain National Park, which is the most-visited national park in the United States. The mountain gets its name from the bluish, smoky haze that envelops the mountain periodically.

The state also holds the Guinness Book record for “The Lost Lake,” the largest underground lake in the U.S.A.

The state is well known for its horse population. It is a well-known fact that there are more horses per capita in Shelby County than in any other state in the U.S.A.

The city was instrumental in the development of the “Atomic Bomb.” So Oak Ridge is known as “The Energy Capital of the World.” Memphis is a famous port that exports and imports cotton.

These are some of the interesting facts about Tennessee.

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