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Tennessee Profile
Called the "Volunteer State," Tennessee became the 16th state of the Union in 1796. It was the first territory admitted as a state under the federal Constitution. Before statehood, it was known as the Territory South of the River Ohio. The name Tennessee is derived from the name of a Cherokee village, Tanasi. Today, the capital, Nashville, is known as a center for country music. Memphis, the largest city in the state, is the place where Elvis Presley first began his legendary musical career. The state flower is the iris. ...Read more here: Tennessee - The Volunteer State
- Capital City:
- Nashville
- Nickname:
- Volunteer State
- Motto:
- Agriculture and Commerce
- Statehood:
- June 1, 1796 (16th)
- Origin of State's Name:
- Named after Cherokee Indian villages called "Tanasi"
- Largest Cities:
- Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville,Chattanooga, Clarksville
- Border States:
- Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia
- Land Area:
- 41,220 sq. mi., 34th largest
- State Bird:
- Mockingbird
- State Flower:
- Iris (iridaceae)
- State Tree:
- Tulip poplar (liriodendron tulipifera)
- State Songs:
- The Tennessee Waltz Tennessee, My Home and Tennessee When It's Iris Time in Tennessee My Tennessee Rocky Top
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Real Estate & Home Values in Tennessee
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
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- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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Cities, Counties, and Zip Codes in Tennessee
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Tennessee Schools
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Elementary Schools
- Woodland Elementary School
- (615) 765-5498
- 8383 Jim Cummings Hw
- Bradyville, TN 37026
- Georgia Avenue Elementary
- (901) 775-7200
- 690 Mississippi
- Memphis, TN 38126
Middle Schools
- Heritage Middle
- (865) 980-1300
- 3737 E Lamar Alex Pkwy
- Maryville, TN 37804
- Geeter Middle School
- (901) 789-8157
- 4649 Horn Lake Rd
- Memphis, TN 38109
High Schools
- Bradley High School
- (423) 476-0650
- 1000 South Lee Highway
- Cleveland, TN 37311
- Oak Ridge High School
- (865) 425-9601
- 127 Providence Rd
- Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Sex Offender Information for Tennessee
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In Tennessee, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.ticic.state.tn.us/sorinternet/sosearch.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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