1. Tennessee By: Bryanna

2. History The first Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto It became the 16 th state of the union in 1796 Won its name “The Volunteer State” during the war of 1812

3. What is in the state The Great Smokey Mountains national park also most visited national park in the U.S Country Music Hall of Fame and museum in Knoxville Titanic museum in Pigeon Forge it’s the worlds largest museum attraction

4. Vacation spots Pink Palace museum a major science and historical museum in Memphis. Over 240,000 people visit each year The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville “The place that made country music famous” Knoxville’s Dollywood biggest ticketed tourist attraction in Tennessee

5. Government Governor Bill Haslam Lt. governor Ron Ramsey Senator Lamar alexander Senator Bob Corker

6. Population Tennessee- 6.496million Memphis- 655,155 largest city Nashville- 624,496 capital Knoxville- 182,200 3 rd largest city

7. State bird The mocking bird The official state bird on April 19,1933 They have extraordinary vocal abilities Was considered the most finest songbird in north America

8. State flag Was adopted on April 17, 1905 The 3 stars represent the mountains in the east highlands in the middle and low lands in the west They are bound together in an unbroken circle The blue stripe prevents the flag from showing to much crimson when it is limp

9. State tree State tree: Is the tulip popular it was chosen because it was extensively used with pioneers to build buildings.

10. State flower Is the iris it was officially the state flower in 1933 There are about 170 species of iris in many different colors

11. State animal The raccoon They measure from 30-38 inches long They also have a reputation for washing their food

12. State horse The Tennessee Walking horse Was official in 2000 Finest breed of horse to bear a state name

13. Natural resources Limestone-used in public and private buildings also, state rock Fertile soil for both crops and grazing Small amount of petroleum and gas Also has huge water system

14. Credits Infoplease.com Wikipedia Govoners.gov Statesymbols.usa Tennessee.gov Tennessee.great