By Jessica Kelzer
Tennessee is in the Southeast Region. bordering states-Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Missouri June 1, 1796
Tennessee Population
Largest City and Population Largest city in Tennessee Population 655,155 in 2012
State Capital Tennessee’s state capital Nashville, Tennessee
Symbols State bird Northern Mockingbird State animal Raccoon
More Symbols State flower Iris State tree Tulip State gemstone Polished Pearl
Sources Harcourt Social Studies book Atlas