Tennessee Cultural Information
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The soundtrack of America – made in Tennessee
A culturally diverse state, Tennessee blends Appalachian and Southern flavors, which originate from its English, Scotch-Irish, and African roots, and has evolved as it has grown. This Southern destination mixes historic and modern in places like Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Tennessee’s Motto
The state motto of Tennessee is “Agriculture and Commerce.”
- Spoken Languages: English: 94.6% • Spanish: 3.9% • Other: 1.5%
- The state of Tennessee gets its name from the Yuchi Indian word “Tana-see.” This word means “the meeting place.”
- Tennessee’s capital, Nashville is the heart of the country-music scene.
- Tennessee is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the country’s most visited national park.
- Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State because of its high number of volunteers during the War of 1812, specifically at the Battle of New Orleans.
- Tennessee whiskey is more than just a label. It’s a very distinct whiskey style made with the iconic “Lincoln County Process” that uses a charcoal filter and distinct instructions regarding details like aging and timing. The famed Jack Daniels is responsible for most of the state’s whiskey exports, but other brands carry the official “Tennessee whiskey” label as well.
- The world’s tallest tree house built by Minister Horace Burgess is in Crossville, TN. The house is about 100 feet tall and has an estimated area of 10,000 square feet. The house is built from recycled material. The entire house is open to the public.
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WHAT IS TENNESSEE FAMOUS FOR?
Bristol is a small town in the northeast corner of Tennessee, right on the border of Virginia. It’s most famous for being the birthplace of country music. Nashville is also often described as a center for country music. Tennessee has many museums and exhibits dedicated to the genre, as well as live music venues where you can see some of today’s top country acts.
MOST POPULAR SPORTS IN TENNESSEE.
When it comes to team sports and sports fans in Tennessee, football is the most popular. Most high schools and colleges in this state boast of a football team, a basketball team, and a baseball team, but when it comes to football the fans are more enthusiastic and turn out in larger numbers to cheer on their team.
WHAT IS COOL ABOUT TENNESSEE?
Memphis is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tennessee. This city is famous for several things, including being the home of Elvis Presley, as well as the birthplace of rock and roll. There are many ways to experience Memphis’s music history. You can visit Elvis Presley’s Graceland, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.
