Facts about Tennessee

[Vicolette]

Tennessee is a beautiful state with a long and interesting history. From Nashville to Chattanooga and Gatlinburg to Memphis, there's lots of tidbits about the state. One of the interesting facts about Tennessee notes the Grand Ole Opry has been broadcasting since 1925 making it the longest running radio program. Currently, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has the most visitors of any national park in the US. Another popular visitor site is Graceland Elvis’s 14-acre home in Memphis. For whitewater rafting, the Ocoee River is rated in the top tier and hosted the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak competitions. The Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort located in Gatlinburg has a 5-acre artificial skiing making it the largest in the world.

[armagedon44]

other cool facts about Tennessee include:

- Tennessee entered the Union in 1796
- The origin of the name Tennessee comes from the Indian word "Tana-see," which means "The Meeting Place."
- Tennessee's nickname is the Volunteer State
- Tennessee State bird is the Mockingbird
- Tennessee State slogan is America at its Best
- Tennessee State Flower is Iris
- Tennessee State Motto: Volunteer State State Tree: Tulip Poplar
- Tennessee boasts 16 state forests and 55 state parks

Originally Posted by Vicolette

Tennessee is a beautiful state with a long and interesting history. From Nashville to Chattanooga and Gatlinburg to Memphis, there's lots of tidbits about the state. One of the interesting facts about Tennessee notes the Grand Ole Opry has been broadcasting since 1925 making it the longest running radio program. Currently, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has the most visitors of any national park in the US. Another popular visitor site is Elvis’s 14-acre home in Memphis. For whitewater rafting, the Ocoee River is rated in the top tier and hosted the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak competitions. The Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort located in Gatlinburg has a 5-acre artificial skiing making it the largest in the world.