A narrow rectangle only one hundred miles from north to south,
Tennessee stretches 450 miles from the
Mississippi to the Appalachians and divides into three distinct regions. Located within a day's drive of 65 percent of the U.S. population, when
moving to Tennessee you will discover a convenient location, an abundance of natural beauty, southern hospitality, serene weather and a little something special for everyone.
Origin of State's Name: The state of Tennessee was named after a Cherokee Indian village called Tanasi. Tanasi was also the Cherokee word for the river.
Capital City: Nashville was chosen as the permanent capital city in 1843. Completed in 1859, the Tennessee State Capitol is one of the oldest working capitols in the country. Of course, music put Nashville on the map, but it is not the city's lone claim to fame. From its two professional sports teams, extensive park system and world-renowned attractions such as the Parthenon and the Ryman Auditorium, the city of Nashville has something to keep everyone engaged.
Population: Tennessee has a population of approximately 5.9 million.
Driving: Driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, driver's manuals and testing locations can be found on the
Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website.
Agriculture and Industry: Major agriculture includes soybeans, cotton, tobacco, livestock and livestock products, dairy products, cattle and hogs. Chemicals, transportation equipment, rubber and plastics are the state's leading industries.
State Bird: Tennessee selected the mockingbird as official state bird in 1933. Mockingbird's have extraordinary vocal abilities and can sing up to 200 songs.
State Tree: In 1947, the state legislature adopted the tulip poplar as the state tree because Tennessee pioneers used it extensively to construct their houses, barns and other buildings.
State Flower: The state legislature designated the iris as the state flower in 1933. While there are several different colors among the iris, the purple iris is commonly accepted as the state flower.
State Song: Written by Redd Stewart "Tennessee Waltz" is the designated state song of Tennessee.