Tennessee was the 16th state to join the United States of America. Tennessee officially became a state on June 1, 1796. The capital city is Nashville, but the largest city is Memphis.

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Here are some official state symbols to help you get to know Tennessee better.

• State Abbreviation - TN
• State Nickname - The Volunteer State
• State Rocks - Limestone and Agate
• State Tree - Tulip Poplar
• State Gem - Tennessee River pearls
• State Wildflower - Passion flower
• State Amphibian - Tennessee Cave salamander
• State Bird - Mockingbird

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Did you know that Tennessee is the 36th biggest state in the USA? The territory spans 42,146 square miles.