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Tennessee Facts for Kids
Tennessee was the 16th state to join the union. It became a state on June 1, 1796.
Capital - Nashville
Abbreviation - TN
Nickname - The Volunteer State
Motto - "Agriculture and Commerce"
Song - My Homeland Tennessee, The Tennessee Waltz, When It's Iris Time in Tennessee, My Tennessee, Rocky Top, Tennessee, and The Pride of Tennessee
Bird - Mockingbird
Flower - Iris
Insect - Firefly and Ladybug (Ladybird Beetle)
Area - approximately 42,146 square miles
Learn more about Tennessee
A to Z Kids Stuff - Tennessee
Fun Educational Activities
The 50 States - Tennessee
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Tennessee
Mr. Donn.org - Tennessee
Mr. Donn has been online for as long as I can remember and he has one of the largest collections of social studies resources available. This is his collection of Tennessee resources.
Explore the States - Tennessee
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
50 States.com - Tennessee
Facts & Trivia about Tennessee
RoadsideAmerica.com - Tennessee
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Tennessee
Awesome America - Tennessee
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Tennessee.
Tennessee Map/Quiz Printout
EnchantedLearning.com
TN Resources for Educators from Locales:
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Learn more through virtual and in-person Tennessee field trips ...
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