Happy Tennessee Day!

Today is National Tennessee Day for 2024. . .

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Which State is TN:
The Beginning Years: It is believed that initial  human habitation in what is now known as Tennessee dates back at least 5,000 years ago. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Mound Builders inhabited this region until the 1500s, with several of their impressive mounds still visible today. Prior to European contact, the Cherokee and Chickasaw Native American tribes had established settlements in Tennessee. The Cherokee resided in the eastern part of the state, constructing permanent dwellings, while the Chickasaw occupied the western regions and exhibited a more nomadic lifestyle, frequently relocating. The first European to explore Tennessee was the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto, who arrived in 1541 and claimed the territory for Spain. However, it was not until more than a century later that European settlers began to establish themselves in the area.

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More History: The state of Tennessee began US anticipated incorporation in 1714, Charles Charleville constructed Fort Lick in Tennessee, eventually becoming Nashville. Following the French and Indian War in 1763, Britain ruled the area as part of North Carolina and banned westward colonization. Despite this, settlers established Nashborough in 1779. After the Revolutionary War, Tennessee was integrated into the United States originally in an area known as the “Southwest Territory” and also was part of the western theater of the war. Initially part of the State of Franklin in 1784, it officially became a U. S. Territory in 1789 and the 16th state on June 1, 1796. During the Civil War in 1861, Tennessee was torn on allegiance, ultimately seceding to join the Confederacy that same year. The state played a significant role in the war, with battles like Shiloh, Chattanooga, and Nashville being fought there. By the war’s end, the Union controlled much of Tennessee. Andrew Johnson, a Tennessean, became president following Lincoln’s assassination. The state saw significant involvement in the conflict, with thousands of men fighting on both sides.

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Climate of Tennessee: Tennessee has a climate is known for its moderate climate with warm summers and cool winters. Nashville’s average high temperature in July is in the upper 80’s°F, while in January it is in the mid-40’s°F. The state receives about 51 inches of precipitation annually, with wettest seasons in late winter/early spring and midsummer. Tennessee has four distinct seasons: spring (wildflowers bloom), summer (honeysuckles bloom), fall (leaves change color), and winter (mild snowfall). Most of the state has a Humid Subtropical climate, while higher elevations have an Oceanic/Highland climate, and areas over 6,000 feet may have a Humid Continental climate. Tennessee’s climate is influenced by its central location, proximity to cyclone tracks, topography, and unpredictable weather patterns. Tennessee has an average of 207 days with sun, making approximately 57% of days being sunny.

More About Tennessee: Throughout the years, Tennessee has earned the titles of “Music Capital” as during the 1920’s, Nashville, Tennessee became a hub for country music. The Grand Ole Opry radio show started and Nashville became known as the capital of country music, dubbed “Music City.” Tennessee is renowned for its barbecue, particularly the Memphis-style dry-rubbed ribs and Nashville hot chicken. Additionally, the state’s culinary offerings feature classic Southern fare such as biscuits and gravy, cornbread, and country ham.

The Great Location of Tennessee: The state of Tennessee spans 440 miles miles in length and  120 miles wide. It is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi to the south, and Arkansas and Missouri to the west.

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Tennessee’s Statehood Facts:

The History:

Tennessee Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & Tennessee Flag
State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫	Admission	Capital	Flag Image
16th State. Southwest Territory of Tennessee “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton (Modern), “My Homeland, Tennessee” written by Roy Lamont Smith (Original)	06/01/1796	Nashville

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Some Great Tennessee Sites:  Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in Tennessee:

• Grand Ole Opry, 600 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
• Dollywood, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
• Graceland, Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
• Sugarlands Distilling Company, 805 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
• Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
• Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
• Ole Smoky, 423 6th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
• Ole Smoky Distillery, 423 6th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
• Parrot Mountain & Gardens, 1471 McCarter Hollow Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37862
• The Island in Pigeon Forge, 131 The Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
• Titanic Museum Attraction, 2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
• Gaylord Opryland Garden Conservatory, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214

Memorable Tennessee Events:  Here is a list of some events that happened in Tennessee:

• 1541: Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto is the first European to visit Tennessee.
  
• 1714: Fort Lick is established near where Nashville will one day be located.
  
• 1763: The British take control from the French after the French and Indian War.
  
• 1784: The State of Franklin is established. It will come to an end in 1788.
  
• 1796: Congress makes Tennessee the 16th state of the United States.
  
• 1815: Andrew Jackson leads Tennessee troops to victory in the Battle of New Orleans.
  
• 1826: Nashville is made the capital.
  
• 1828: Andrew Jackson is elected President of the United States.
  
• 1844: James K. Polk from Tennessee is elected President of the United States.
  
• 1861: Tennessee is the last of the southern states to secede from the Union and join the Confederacy.
  
• 1866: Tennessee is readmitted as a state in the Union.
  
• 1933: The first hydroelectric dam is built by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
  
• 1940: President Franklin Roosevelt dedicates the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
  
• 1968: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.

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