By: Jenna Eischens

Tennessee

The Volunteer State

State Tree• The state tree is the tulip tree.

State Flower• The state flower is iris.

State Animal• The state animal is raccoon.

State Bird• The state bird is mocking bird.

State Gemstone• The state gemstone is river pearl.

Statehood: June 1, 1796

Bordering States:• They are Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia,

Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri.

Southeast region

Capital - Nashville, TN

Population6.50 million

(2013)

Largest city - Memphis, TN

Population - 655,155

State Flag

• Eddy Arnold (singer)

• Morgan Freeman (actor)

• Tina Turner (singer)

• Elvis Presley (singer)

Famous Citizens of Tennessee

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