1. Tennessee Symbols Do you know what a symbol is? Do you know what a symbol is? A symbol is something that makes people think of something else. A symbol is something that makes people think of something else.

2. For example, if you are a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers, you know by now that one of their symbols is a big orange “T.”

3. Another one of their symbols is Smokey the blue- tick hound dog. Even if you don’t root for the Volunteers, it is hard not to like Smokey.

4. Tennessee’s Nickname Tennessee’s nickname is: The Volunteer State The nickname originated during the War of 1812. The volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, serving under Gen. Andrew Jackson, displayed great bravery in the Battle of New Orleans.

5. The Tennessee state flag Many things are symbols of Tennessee, and the most important of these is the flag. It’s a pretty simple flag, with a red body surrounding a circle with three stars on it. Many things are symbols of Tennessee, and the most important of these is the flag. It’s a pretty simple flag, with a red body surrounding a circle with three stars on it.

6. The three stars represent the three Grand Divisions of Tennessee West-Middle-East

7. The state bird a mockingbird

8. The state wild animal is the raccoon. In fact, there was a time when boys in Tennessee used to wear “coonskin caps” – hats made from raccoon fur.

9. The iris The iris is the state flower. The iris The iris is the state flower.

10. A box turtle The state reptile is the box turtle.

11. A tulip poplar blossom The state tree is the tulip poplar.

12. The State Insects Tennessee has two official state insects: the firefly and the ladybug.

13. The reddish-orange ladybug has distinctive black spots on each wing cover. It helps farmers by controlling insect pests. The reddish-orange ladybug has distinctive black spots on each wing cover. It helps farmers by controlling insect pests. The firefly gives a luminescent light easily seen on summer evenings. The light is a natural form of incandescent light which man has never completely duplicated.

14. The State Songs Music is such an integral part of Tennessee's heritage that there are not one, but five official state songs: Music is such an integral part of Tennessee's heritage that there are not one, but five official state songs: My Homeland, Tennessee... My Homeland, Tennessee... When It's Iris Time in Tennessee... When It's Iris Time in Tennessee... My Tennessee... My Tennessee... Tennessee Waltz... Tennessee Waltz... and Rocky Top. and Rocky Top.

15. The passion flower (genus Passiflora) was declared the state wildflower in 1973. The State Wildflower

16. Limestone, found just about everywhere in Tennessee, was declared the official state rock in 1979. Limestone, found just about everywhere in Tennessee, was declared the official state rock in 1979. Tennessee marble, as the metamorphic version of limestone is known, is widely used in public and private buildings. Tennessee marble, as the metamorphic version of limestone is known, is widely used in public and private buildings. The State Rock The State Rock

17. In Tennessee's early history, four different towns served as the seat of government: Knoxville, Kingston, Murfreesboro and Nashville. Nashville was chosen as the permanent capital city in 1843. The capitol building was designed architect William Strickland, who died during its construction and is buried within its walls. The State Capitol

18. Tennessee river pearls are taken from mussels in the fresh water rivers and come in various shapes and colors. Unlike cultured pearls, which are partially man-made, these pearls are totally made by the mussel. They are 100% natural pearl all the way through. The State Gem

19. The Roman numerals XVI signify that Tennessee was the 16th state to enter the Union. The plow, the sheaf of wheat and a cotton stalk symbolize the importance of agriculture The riverboat shows the importance of river traffic to commerce. The State Seal

20. How well do you know your state? Tennessee Just the Facts

21. What is the state bird? A) Mockingbird A) Mockingbird B) Sparrow B) Sparrow C) Woodpecker C) Woodpecker

22. A) The state bird a mockingbird

23. What are the state insects? A) Mosquito and Wasp A) Mosquito and Wasp B) Spider and ant B) Spider and ant C) Ladybug and Firefly C) Ladybug and Firefly

24. The State Insects Tennessee has two official state insects: C) the firefly and the ladybug.

25. What is the state tree? A) Tulip Poplar A) Tulip Poplar B) Dogwood B) Dogwood C) Maple C) Maple

26. A Tulip poplar The state tree is the tulip poplar.

27. Tennessee’s Nickname is A) The Long State B) The Volunteer State C) Home of the Titans

28. Tennessee’s Nickname Tennessee’s nickname is: B The Volunteer State

29. What do the 3 stars on the state flag represent? A) Three Presidents A) Three Presidents B) The Three syllables in Tennessee B) The Three syllables in Tennessee C) C) the Three Grand Divisions of Tennessee

30. C) The three stars represent the three Grand Divisions of Tennessee

31. Bonus Who can name the 3 grand divisions? 1) W est 2) M iddle 3) E ast Where do we live? 2) Middle

32. What is our State Animal? A) Bear A) Bear B) Raccoon B) Raccoon C) Hound dog C) Hound dog

33. Our State Animal is B) Raccoon

34. What is our state flower? A) Iris A) Iris B) Rose B) Rose C) Carnation C) Carnation

35. A) The Iris

36. What is the state reptile? A) Salamander B) Rattlesnake C) Box turtle

37. C) box turtle

38. What is our state wildflower? A) Dandelion A) Dandelion B) Passion flower B) Passion flower C) Sunflower C) Sunflower

39. B) The passion flower

40. What is our state rock? A) Limestone B) Moon Rock C) Quartz

41. The State Rock is A) Limestone

42. Where is our state capital located? A) Knoxville B) Portland C) Nashville

43. The State Capitol is located in C) Nashville

44. Tennessee State Gem is A) Pearl A) Pearl B) Ruby B) Ruby C) Diamond C) Diamond

45. The State Gem is A) Pearl

46. On the state seal what Roman numeral is on it? A) 3 B) 16 C) 12

47. B) The Roman numerals XVI or 16 was the 16th state to enter the Union. The State Seal

48. Congratulations!! Our Governor, Phil Bredesen, would like to congratulate you on learning so much about our great state of Tennessee. Our Governor, Phil Bredesen, would like to congratulate you on learning so much about our great state of Tennessee. You must be very proud to be a Tennessean!! You must be very proud to be a Tennessean!!