Tennessee, the Volunteer State, covers
42,146 square miles (109,158 square
kilometers) and received its nickname
thanks to heroic volunteer fighters
from Tennessee, and their efforts during
the War of 1812.
Famous Tennesseans include Aretha
Franklin, Dolly Parton, Minnie Pearl,
Cybil Shepherd, Tina Turner, Davy Crockett,
and Dinah Shore. Three presidents also
hailed from Tennessee, along with many
other well-known government...
Like its major attractions – The Appalachian
Trail, Memphis Blues, and the Great Smoky Mountains
– life in Tennessee (pop. 5,841,748) is extraordinarily
satisfying.
Population:
5,841,748
Location:
Borders Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky,
Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Virginia
