Tennessee - Wikipedia
Tennessee (/ ˌ t ɛ n ɪ ˈ s iː / ⓘ, locally / ˈ t ɛ n ɪ s i /), [8] [9] [10] officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States.
Tennessee | Capital, Map, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 22, 2024 · Tennessee is a constituent state of the U.S. It became the 16th state of the union in 1796 and borders North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south; Arkansas and Missouri to the west; and Kentucky and …
Map of the State of Tennessee, USA - Nations Online Project
Nov 24, 2024 · The detailed map shows the US state of Tennessee with boundaries, the location of the state capital Nashville, major cities and populated places, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways, railroads and airports.
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Jan 18, 2024 · Tennessee, a state located in the southeastern United States, shares its borders with eight states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, and Arkansas and Missouri to the west.
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Aug 26, 2024 · Tennessee, the 16th U.S. state, is home to the historic music centers of Memphis and Nashville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of Tennessee, without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital. City Guide: Visit Tennessee City Guide for a look at geography, local history, architecture, and culture.
Tennessee | State Facts & History - Infoplease
Nov 30, 2023 · On March 28, 1796, John Sevier was announced as the state’s first governor, and Tennessee was admitted to the union on June 1, 1796, as the 16th state and the first to be created from a federal territory.
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Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later the Southwest Territory, before its admission to the Union as the 16th state on June 1, 1796. It earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" due to a strong tradition of military service.
Tennessee summary | Britannica
It was part of North Carolina until 1785, when the area’s settlers broke away and formed the free state of Franklin. North Carolina relinquished its claim in 1789, and Tennessee became the 16th U.S. state in 1796.