• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 42146 square miles

• The Constitution - Tennessee was the 16th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Tennessee - Memphis Nashville Knoxville

• Tennessee State Motto - " Agriculture and Commerce "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Volunteer State After Tennessee volunteer soldiers - Governor William Blount brigadier-general of Tennessee volunteers after a successful attack on the Creek Indians

• Name of the Tennessee State Song is " My Homeland, Tennessee " the words of the song are by Nell Grayson Taylor and music composed by Roy Lamont Smith

• Short History of Tennessee - First visited by the Spanish in 1540, the region was explored by Daniel Boone in 1769 and became part of the US in 1783.

• Origin of the name - Named after Cherokee name "Tanasi" meaning Little River

Best Places to Visit in Tennessee
Where are the best places to visit in Tennessee? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Tennessee? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Tennessee during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Tennessee. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Tennessee!

Best Places to Visit in Tennessee - Tourist attractions

• Bristol Caverns
  Grand Ole Opry
  Dollywood
  Graceland
  Nashville Zoo

Best Places to Visit in Tennessee - Historical Sites

• Fort Pillow State Historic Park
  Johnsonville State Historic Park
  Port Royal State Historical Park
  Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
  Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Area

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Tennessee
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Tennessee:

• Tennessee State Animal Symbol - Raccoon

• Tennessee State Bird Symbol - Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)

• Tennessee State Flower Symbol - Iris & Passion Flower (wild)

• Tennessee State Insect Emblem - Honeybee

• Tennessee State Reptile Emblem - Eastern Box Turtle

• Tree - Tulip Poplar