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20 Interesting Facts About Tennessee.

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Here are some interesting facts about Tennessee

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Tennessee is well-known for its Beale Street blues. Report Abuse
Many of the blues clubs that line the street are popular with tourists. In addition, the area hosts many festivals and concerts.
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Sequoyah, the inventor of the Cherokee alphabet, was born in Tennessee. Report Abuse
This accomplishment helped to increase the literacy rate of the Cherokee people.
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Reelfoot Lake is known as the Turtle Capital of the World. Report Abuse
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Nashville, Tennessee is famous for the Grand Ole Opry. Report Abuse
The Grand Ole Opry is one of the world's longest live radio shows. It has broadcast every Friday and Saturday night since 1925.
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Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a popular destination for visitors. Report Abuse
In fact, it one of the most visited parks in the nation.
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Oak Ridge, Tennessee is known as the Energy Capital of the World. Report Abuse
This is due their work involving the atomic bomb and their research regarding constant energy.
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Elvis Presley's home Graceland is located in Tennessee. Report Abuse
It a famous destination for visitors around the world.
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Alex Haley, the author of the book "Roots" grew up in Henning, Tennessee. Report Abuse
In fact, his boyhood home is a historic site.
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A Chattanooga bakery invented in the Moonpie treat. Report Abuse
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The largest freshwater aquarium in the entire world is located in Tennessee. Report Abuse
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The drink Mountain Dew was created in Tennessee. Report Abuse
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Bristol, Tennessee is where bluegrass music began. Report Abuse
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The original inhabitants of Tennessee were the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Creek. Report Abuse
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Tennessee was first visited by Hernando de Soto in 1540. Report Abuse
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The state nickname is the Volunteer State. Report Abuse
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Tennessee is the 16th state. Report Abuse
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Nashville's Centennial Park has a replica of The Parthenon, the famous ancient Greek building. Report Abuse
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The Snickers candy bar was invented in Tennessee. Report Abuse
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Bristol, Tennessee is known as the Birthplace of Country Music. Report Abuse
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The name Tennessee comes from the Yuchi Indian word "Tana-see" and means "The Meeting Place." Report Abuse
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