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During the War of 1812 thousands in this state volunteered to enlist, hence its "Volunteer State" nickname |
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The capital of this state is named for General Francis Nash |
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2008-06-12 |
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This state has 8 official state songs, including "Rocky Top" |
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2006-09-18 |
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This state borders Mississippi & also has a double S in its name |
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2004-02-12 |
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In 1796 Knoxville became its first state capital |
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1994-02-23 |
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An 1867 flood in this state allowed a steamboat to travel down Chattanooga's Main Street |
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1993-05-21 |
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The geographic center of this state is in Rutherford County, about 5 miles northeast of Murfreesboro |
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1993-03-08 |
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Country music's Alabama is from that state, while the Oak Ridge Boys began as a group in this state |
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To visit A. Haley's roots go to Africa; to see his museum & home go to this "Volunteer" state |
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1990-06-21 |
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The World Book lists 5 state songs for it, including, "Rocky Top" |
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1987-04-06 |
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