Tennessee
Geography:
What states, country, or bodies of water border it? Missouri, North Carolina, VirginiaAlabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi,
What is the state capital? Nashville
What are some major cities? Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville
What is the area (in square miles) of your state? 41,217 sq mi.
What is the highest point and how high is it?Clingmans Dome 6,643 ft.
What is the lowest point and how low is it?Mississippi River 178 ft
History:
Tell when it became a state and what number state it is.June 1, 1796 (16th)
How did the state get its name?Of Cherokee origin; the exact meaning is unknown
List some of the Native American tribes found in this state:
The Cherokee tribe
The Chickasaw tribe
The Koasati tribe
The Quapaw tribe
The Shawnee tribe
The Yuchi tribe
Tell about a famous person from this state. Davy Crockett (1786 - 1836) American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician; He served in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo. Born in Limestone, TN
Civics:
Who is the governor? Phil Bredesen, D (to Jan. 2011)
Who is the lieutenant governor? John S. Wilder, D (to Jan. 2011)
Who are the U.S. senators from this state?
How many U.S. House of Representatives members are from this state?9
State Flag:
mnjEconomics:
List mining resources found in the state: sand and gravel,gem stones, coal, crushed, broken stone, and portland cement
List agricultural resources found in the state:
| CROPS |
| Soybeans |
| Tobacco |
| Hay |
| Cotton |
| Corn |
| Wheat |
 |
| LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS |
| Cattle |
| Milk |
| Hogs |
| Chickens (broilers) |
Climate:
What is the average high January temperature of the state capital? 45°F
What is the average high July temperature of the state capital?88°F
What is the average low January temperature of the state capital?26°F
What is the average low July temperature of the state capital?68°F
What is the average precipitation for January of the state capital?3.6in
What is the average precipitation for July of the state capital?4.0in
Population:
What is the population of the state (year 2000 or later)? 6,156,719
Symbols:
State bird:Mockingbird
State flower:Iris (iridaceae)
State tree:Tulip poplar (liriodendron tulipifera)
State song:Tennessee, My Homeland
State nickname: Volunteer State
State horse: Tennessee walking horse
Recreation: Rock City Gardens
Take an unforgettable journey high atop Lookout Mountain! Enjoy the quiet woodland paths and gardens. Discover ancient rock formations. Explore the 400 species of plants, flowers and shrubs. Each step is a discovery! Cast your wish upon the 140-foot high falls. Stand mightily upon world-famous Lover's Leap and wrap yourself in the magnificent view.
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Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum
Located on the beautiful campus of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum houses one of the most diverse Lincoln and Civil War collections in the country.
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Other:
What other interesting things did you learn about this state?
Bibliography (Where did you find your information?):factmontster
"MSHA Kids Page: Mining resources by state: Tennessee." MSHA - U.S. Department of Labor. 6 Mar. 2009 <http://www.msha.gov/kids/tn.htm>.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/tennessee.html
Comments (3)
wiki12 said
at 11:23 am on Mar 13, 2009
Your a good guy.
wiki5 said
at 11:28 am on Mar 19, 2009
good job on your state report. you still need some help on your map
Mr. Torstenson said
at 6:33 pm on Mar 29, 2009
Very Good work. We'll get the rest of the material in later.
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