Tennessee got its name from a Spanish explorer named Juan Pardo. Some suggest the name means “ Meeting Place ”. Tennessee is also known as the “ Volunteer State ” this name was given because of the war in 1812 because of the role played by volunteer soldiers from Tennessee. Tennessee has 54 National State Parks to offer locals and tourist all over. Governor Phil Bredesen welcomes all! Tennessee’s capital is Nashville, with Memphis being the largest city in Tennessee . Tennessee borders 8 other states on every side. Kentucky and Virginia are to the North. North Carolina is to the East. And Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi are located on the South border of Tennessee.

Tennessee has many different varieties of outdoor activities to choose from. If you enjoy walking and hiking then the Appalachia National Scenic Trail is one of many places to go. Tennessee also has a lot of historical sites such as Johnsonville State Historic Park , plus many more. The Gulf of Mexico is a big dominant factor in Tennessee ’s climate, with hot summers and mild to cool winters. Interstate 40 is one of the biggest interstates in Tennessee, it crosses an a east-west orientation.

Tennessee, like most states have professional sport teams. Tennessee is home to the Memphis Grizzlies NBA and the Tennessee Titans NFL, check them out if you’re a sports fan or just want to have a good time. Tennessee has over 25 universities all over to select from. Tennessee has a lot of Major Corporation Headquarters. Heres to name a few, FedEx, AutoZone which are located in Memphis and Regal Entertainment located in Knoxville.

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