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Tennessee is a state which is situated in the Southeast of the country. Tennessee is the 14th fastest growing state in the country. Tennessee became the 16th state to get official recognition from the US in 1796. The capital of the state and the second largest city in the state is Nashville. The biggest city in the state is Memphis. The gross state product of $226.5 billion in 2005 made the state the 18th biggest economy in the country. The per capita income of the state is $28,641. The main items which the state produces include cotton, electrical power, cattle and textiles. Tennessee has a big beef industry with more than 82,000 farms. Beef cattle can be seen in nearly 58% of the farms. Some of the big companies which have their headquarters in the state include AutoZone incorporated, FedEx Corporation and International paper. A massive manufacturing plant of Nissan is located in Tennessee and has been there since 1982.
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Tennessee State Facts
Population
6,156,719
Male Percentage
49 %
Female Percentage
51 %
Median Age
38
Total Housing Units
2,232,905
Average Household Size
2
Average Family Size
3
Homeownership rate
70
Total Number Of Firms
454,366
Nonemployer Establishments
436,143
Private Nonfarm Employment
2,473,352
Women Owned Firms, Percentage
26 %
Per capita money income
19,393
Persons Below Poverty, Percentage
16 %
Tennessee State Song
My Homeland, Tennessee

Words by Nell Grayson Taylor
Music by Roy Lamont Smith
Adopted in 1925 by the 64th General Assemby

Oh Tennesse, that gave us birth, To thee our hearts bow down. For thee our love and loyalty Shall weave a fadeless crown. Thy purple hills our cradle was; Thy fields our mother breast Beneath thy sunny bended skies, Our childhood days were blessed.

Oh Tennessee: Fair Tennesse: Our love for thee can never die: Dear homeland, Tennessee.

'Tas long ago our fathers came, A free and noble band, Across the mountain's frowning heights To seek a promised land. And here before their raptured eyes; In beauteous majesty: Outspread the smiling valleys Of the winding Tennessee.

'Could we forget our heritage Of heroes strong and brave? Could we do aught by cherist it, Unsullied to the grave? Ah no! the State where Jackson sleeps, Shall ever peerless be. We glory in the majesty; Our homeland Tennessee.


When It's Iris Time in Tennessee Song by Willa Waid Newman
Adopted in 1935 by the 69th General Assembly

Sweetness of Spring memories bring Of a place I long to be. Land of Sunshine calls this old heart of mine, Come back to Tennessee.

When it's Irish time down in Tennessee, I'll be coming back to stay Where the mockingbird sings at the break of day A lilting love song gay. Where the Iris grows, Where teh Harpeth flowers, That is where I long to be. There's a picture there that lives in memory When it's Iris time in Tennessee.

Rocks and the rills deep tinted hills, There's no spot so dear to me. Where'er I roam still it's my Home Sweet Home, My own, my Tennessee.

Tennessee Waltz Song by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King
Adopted in 1965 by the 84th General Assembly

I was waltzing with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz When an old friend I happened to see Introduced him to my loved one and while they were waltzing My friend stole my sweetheart from me.

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz Now I know just how much I have lost Yes I lost my little darlin' the night they were playing The beautiful Tennessee Waltz.

Rocky Top

Song by Boudleaux and Felice Bryant
Adopted in 1982
Wish that I was on ol' Rocky Top, down in the Tennessee hills; Ain't no smoggy smoke on Rocky Top; Aint no telephone bills; Once I had a girl on Rocky Top; Half bear, other half cat; Wild as a milk, but sweet as soda pop, I still dream about that;

Rocky Top, you'll always be home sweet home to me; Good ol' Rocky Top; Rocky Top, Tennessee; Rocky Top, Tennessee.

Once two strangers climbed ol' Rocky Top, lookin' for a moonshine still; Strangers ain't come down from Rocky Top; Reckon they never will; Corn won't grow at all on Rocky Top; Dirt's too rocky by far; That's why all the folks on Rocky Top get their corn from a jar;

I've had years of cramped-up city life Trapped like a duck in a pen; All I know is it's a pity life Can't be simple again.


Tennessee

Song by Vivian Rorie
Adopted in 1992 by the 97th General Assembly I do not know of another state And don't forget the rivers Where I'd rather be Where visitors long to stay. Than this great state I'm living in And many have voiced in parting And that is Tennessee "I'm sure glad I passed this way." I love the stars dearly You will see the cattle grazing And there are surely three Beside a cotton field; That show the Grand Divisions And there's the Grand Ole Opry Of my home-land, Tennessee And a feeling it's all God's will.

Where could you find a meadow I have lived there all my life With grass so vividly green? It's where I'm going to be Where could you find the mountains Although I've traveled quite a bit, With such majestic scene? I'll still take Tennessee

You will never find so bright a moon Oh, I sure love the state I'm in: To shine down from above The great state of Tennessee! You will also see the robin The wren, and the turtle dove.


The Pride of Tennessee

Song by Congdon, Thomas Vaughn and Carol Elliot
Adopted in 1996 by the 99th General Assembly

From the Smokie Mountain Mornings to the Mississippi shores Let's take time to remember those who went before Whose lives made a difference in the world for you and me Their courage faith and vision are the Pride of Tennessee Sequoyah was a Cherokee the chief of all his tribe His people learned to read and write with the alphabet he scribed When Tennessee became a State its Governor was clear There was no better leader than the gallant John Sevier From the backwoods to the Congress to his stand at the Alamo Davy Crockett gave his life for the country he loved so

Three Presidents from Tennessee made impressions on this land Jackson, Polk and Johnson were men who took a stand Ida Wells Barnett fought bravely for the rights of men When they were killed by prejudice for the color of their skin He was drafted in the first world war though he did not want to go His shooting skills made Alvin York a national hero

When women of Tennessee believed they had the right to vote Ann Dallas Dudley led the fight and gave them hope Cordell Hull had a vision for peace around the world The United Nations where all countries' flags unfurl From Beale Street down in Memphis to New York front page news W.C. Handy's music made him father of the blues

Yes Courage, Faith and Vision are the Pride of Tennessee
Tennessee State Map
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Cove Lake State Park
Phone Number : 423-566-9701
Address : 110 Cove Lake Lane
Cove Lake State Park's 673 acres are situated in a beautiful mountain valley setting on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Mountains. There are scenic nature trails and bike trails leading through the open grasslands and woodlands. In the winter, several hundred Canada Geese make this lakeshore their feeding ground.

Booker T. Washington State Park
Phone Number : 423-894-4955
Address : 5801 Champion Road
Situated on the shores of scenic Chickamauga Lake not far from the city of Chattanooga is 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park. The park has a large olympic size pool with diving board and a children's' wading pool.

Long Hunter State Park
Phone Number : 615-885-2422
Address : 2910 Hobson Pike
The Couchville Lake Area is totally barrier free so that all people may enjoy the great outdoors. Programs involving the handicapped and elderly are offered. Facilities include a fishing pier and boat dock, a two-mile, hard-surfaced nature trail, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, and a picnic area with grills.

Vanderbilt University
Phone Number : 615-322-7311
Address : 2201 West End Avenue
The best faculties, the best resources, Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is unquestionably the right university for you.

University of Tennessee
Phone Number : 800--829-8861
Address :
The best faculties, the best resources, University of Tennessee, located in Martin, Tennessee, is unquestionably the right university for you.

University of Tennessee
Phone Number : 423-425-4111
Address : 615 McCallie Avenue
Make the right choice, choose University of Tennessee. A internationally recognized university located in Chattanooga, Tennessee

A Mountain Springs Resort Realty LLC
Phone Number : 865-429-9140
Address : 220 Sugar Hollow Rd
Visiting A Mountain Springs Resort Realty LLC is truly a rewarding experience that you and your family will truly enjoy. One of the best resorts in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Arrowhead Resort
Phone Number : 423-365-6484
Address : 261 Bennett Dr
Visiting Arrowhead Resort is truly a rewarding experience that you and your family will truly enjoy. One of the best resorts in Whitney, Texas.

Arrowhead Ridge Resort
Phone Number : 865-774-2860
Address : 2740 Florence Dr
Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life? Book in and getaway to paradise, visit Arrowhead Ridge Resort located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Columbia State Community College
Phone Number : 931-540-2545
Address :
Columbia State Community College, located in Columbia, Tennessee, offers the best resources to its students and is also backed up by the finest teaching facility, Call them today!

Free Will Baptist Bible College
Phone Number : 615-792-1202
Address :
Free Will Baptist Bible College, located in Ashland City, Tennessee, is the right College for you to excel in your selected fields. Call them today and you wont be disappointed.

Dyersburg State Community College
Phone Number : 901-297-5872
Address : 22 Main St
Searching for the right college to continue your higher education? Well look no further, Dyersburg State Community College, is the one of the most recognized colleges in Trimble, Tennessee.

 
 
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