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.
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.