USA History
Tennessee
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: June 1, 1796
Capital: Nashville
Known as: Volunteer State
Motto: Agriculture and Commerce
Slogan: Tennessee--America at its Best
Animal: Raccoon
Bird: Mockingbird
Insect: Firefly and Ladybug
Flower: Iris
Gem: Tennessee River Pearl
Rock: Limestone
Stone: Agate
Song: "When It's Iris Time in Tennessee", "Tennessee Waltz", "My Homeland Tennessee", "My Tennessee", and "Rocky Top"
Tree: Tulip Poplar
Area: 42,145 Square miles
Number of Counties: 95
Highest point: 6,643 feet (Clingmans Dome)
Lowest point: 178 feet (Mississippi River)