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TENNESSEE
STATE Overview
State Capital
Nashville
Year Admitted
June 1, 1796
State Order
16
State Nickname
The Volunteer State
State Tree
Tulip-Tree
State Animal
Raccoon
State Bird
Two birds: Northern Mockingbird and Northern Bobwhite
State Fish
Smallmouth Bass and Channel Catfish
State Flower
Iris
State Crop
Wheat, soybeans, and sorghum grain
State Landmarks
Graceland - the estate and gravesite of Elvis Presley, Beale Street, and Ruby Falls
State Facts
The Grand Ole Opry is the longest continuously running live radio program. Bluegrass music originated in Tennessee. Nashville is the music capital of the world.
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