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Tennessee was named after the Cherokee Indian villages called "Tanasi".

On June 1, 1796, Tennessee was 16th state to be admitted to statehood.

State Bird: Mockingbird, selected as the state bird in 1933.
Flower: Iris, in 1933.
Tree: Tulip Tree, adopted in 1947.
Motto: Agriculture and commerce
Nickname: Volunteer State

Songs: Tennessee has Six State Songs
The first of six official state songs is:
"My Homeland, Tennessee"
Written by Nell Grayson Taylor

This song became the second in 1935:
"When It's Iris Time In Tennessee"
Written by Willa Waid Newman

This song became the third in 1955:
"My Tennessee"
Written by Frances Hannah Tranum

This song became the fourth in 1965:
"Tennessee Waltz"
Written by Redd Stewart
Composed by Pee Wee King

This song became the fifth in 1982:
"Rocky Top"
Written by Boudleaux and Felice Bryant

And the sixth of six official state songs in 1992:
"Tennessee"
Written by Vivian Rorie

The State Flag:     Adopted April 17, 1905, the flag features three stars representing the grand divisions of the state: East, Middle and West. The stars are bound together in indissoluble unity by an unending white band.


~ OUR TENNESSEE SURNAMES ~

SANDERS, CAMPBELL, GORDON   &   more


~ SOME TENNESSEE LINKS ~

Tennessee ~ TNGenWeb project

Vital Records Information for Tennessee

All About Tennessee

GenForum ~ Tennessee Genealogy Forum

Cyndi's List ~ Tennessee







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