Fact 1
On September 21, 1807 Kingston became the capital of the state for a single day. However, after a negotiation of treaties with the Cherokee Indians the capital was moved to Knoxville.
Fact 2
During the Gulf War more National Guard soldiers were deployed from Tennessee than from any other state.
Fact 3
Reelfoot Lake is considered to be the “Turtle Capital of the World.” It contains thousands of turtles that are all different species’.
Short about Tennessee
Is a state located in the south eastern part of the United States.
Fast facts
Number of households
2,468,841
Population
6,454,914
Per capita income
$24,294
Life expectancy in number of years
76.3
Statehood
June 1, 1796
Capital
Nashville
Largest city
Memphis
Number of billionaires
6
State dance
Square Dance
State beverage
Milk
State color
Orange and White
State bird
Northern mockingbird
State mammal
Raccoon
State fish
Largemouth bass
State tree
Tulip-tree
State flower
Iris
Sources
Forbes Magazine - List of billionaires by US state
US Census Bureau - State and County QuickFacts
USNA - State Tree and Flower Chart
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