Tennessee

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Introduction

Smoky Mountains in tennessee

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Tennessee is state of wonder! Home to Elvis, the blues and president Andrew Jackson this state knows how to rock. With the Appalachian Mountains running in the east and Cumberland Plateau in the middle of the state makes for some excellent hiking and exploring. And if you're looking for the heart of country music Nashville is the place to be.

History

Geography

Cities

• Chattanooga
• Clarksville
• Franklin
• Jackson is the home to casey jones.
• Johnson City
• Kingsport
• Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee and close to the Dolly Wood Amusement Park.
• Memphis is the state's largest city and home to a great time.
• Murfreesboro
• Nashville is the state capital and the capital of country music.

Sights and Activities

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Over eight million people visit the park each year, making it the most visited park in the United States. There are 78 historic buildings in the Park, which is open year round. Spanning the borders of North Carolina and Tennessee, the Park is a popular destination for hikers. The Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Pinson Mounds State Archeological Area is a large Mississippian site in western Tennessee about 24 miles outside of Jackson

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Getting There

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