| Census Bureau Report |
| Time Zone: Central |
| Capital: Nashville |
| Statehood Date: 6/1/1796 |
| Statehood Order: 16 |
| Flower: Iris |
| Bird: Mockingbird |
| Land: 41219 Sq. Miles |
| Water: 926 Sq. Miles |
| Rank In Area Size: 36 |
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| Tennessee was the first territory admitted as a state under the federal Constitution. Before statehood, it was known as the Territory South of the River Ohio. The name Tennessee is derived from the name of a Cherokee village, Tanasi. Today, the capital, Nashville, is known as a center for country music. Memphis, the largest city in the state, is the place where Elvis Presley first began his legendary musical career. |
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