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[[File:"Memphis, Tennessee, USA".jpg|thumb|Memphis is known as the Birthplace of Blues]]Tennessee is a state of the United States. It is located in the southeast of the country. The state's name comes from an Indian settlement in the area called Tanasi. This settlement also gave its name to the Tennessee River, which, in addition to Tennessee, also flows through Kentucky, [[Mississippi (State)|Mississippi]] and [[Alabama]]. Tennessee has a population of about seven million. The seat of government is in Nashville.  
[[File:"Memphis, Tennessee, USA".jpg|thumb|Memphis is known as the Birthplace of Blues]]Tennessee is a US state, located in the southeast of the country. Its name originates from Tanasi, a Native American settlement in the area. This settlement also gave its name to the Tennessee River, which, besides Tennessee, also flows through Kentucky, [[Mississippi (State)|Mississippi]] and [[Alabama]]. Tennessee has a population of about seven million. The seat of government is in Nashville.  


Tennesse is famous for its music scene. Memphis is considered the birthplace of the blues, while Nashville is a center of country music. Well-known whiskey brands such as Jack Daniel's also come from Tennessee. The city of Knoxville was the site of a World's Fair in 1982. At that time, a huge observation tower was built with a golden glass ball on top. Till today, the Sunsphere is Knoxvilles's most famous landmark.
Tennesse is known for its music history. Memphis is considered the birthplace of blues, while Nashville is a center of country music. The State is also famous for its well known Whiskey brands.  


Tennessee is a landlocked state. So it has no access to the sea. The landscape is varied. To the east are the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Appalachian mountain range. The highest mountains there reach more than 2000 meters. In a part of this area, nature is protected by a national park. Central Tennessee tends to have rolling hills and valleys. The west is a big, wide plain with large farming communities.
The city of Knoxville was the site of a World's Fair in 1982. At that time, a huge observation tower was built with a golden glass ball on top. Till today, the Sunsphere is Knoxvilles's most famous landmark.
 
Tennessee is a landlocked state, so it doesn't border the sea. The landscape is varied. To the east are the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Appalachian mountain range. The highest mountains there reach more than 2000 meters. In a part of this area, nature is protected by a national park. Central Tennessee tends to have rolling hills and valleys. The west is a big, wide plain with large farming communities.
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File:Worlds fair park knox.jpg|The Sunsphere in Knoxville was built for the World's Fair in 1982
File:Worlds fair park knox.jpg|The Sunsphere in Knoxville was built for the World's Fair in 1982

Revision as of 12:30, 28 June 2023

Memphis is known as the Birthplace of Blues

Tennessee is a US state, located in the southeast of the country. Its name originates from Tanasi, a Native American settlement in the area. This settlement also gave its name to the Tennessee River, which, besides Tennessee, also flows through Kentucky, Mississippi and Alabama. Tennessee has a population of about seven million. The seat of government is in Nashville.

Tennesse is known for its music history. Memphis is considered the birthplace of blues, while Nashville is a center of country music. The State is also famous for its well known Whiskey brands.

The city of Knoxville was the site of a World's Fair in 1982. At that time, a huge observation tower was built with a golden glass ball on top. Till today, the Sunsphere is Knoxvilles's most famous landmark.

Tennessee is a landlocked state, so it doesn't border the sea. The landscape is varied. To the east are the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Appalachian mountain range. The highest mountains there reach more than 2000 meters. In a part of this area, nature is protected by a national park. Central Tennessee tends to have rolling hills and valleys. The west is a big, wide plain with large farming communities.

  • The Sunsphere in Knoxville was built for the World's Fair in 1982

    The Sunsphere in Knoxville was built for the World's Fair in 1982

  • Inside the Jack Daniel's distillery in Lynchburg

    Inside the Jack Daniel's distillery in Lynchburg

  • The Skyline of Nashville

    The Skyline of Nashville

  • The Great Smoky Mountains

    The Great Smoky Mountains

  • Typical southern food: A burger with french fries and fried pickels

    Typical southern food: A burger with french fries and fried pickels

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