The Volunteer State
Tennessee is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, and Arkansas and Missouri to the west. The capital city of Tennessee is Nashville, while the largest city is Memphis.
The flag of Tennessee consists of a field of red with a blue circle in the upper hoist-side corner. Inside the circle, there are three white five-pointed stars. The stars represent the three geographic divisions of Tennessee: East, Middle, and West.
State Song: “The Tennessee Waltz”
Motto: “Agriculture and Commerce”
Where is Tennessee on the US Map?
| Capital | Date Admitted to Union | Population (State Ranking) | Area (State Ranking) | Flag Adopted |
| Nashville | June 1, 1796 (16th state) | Approximately 6.9 million(16th largest) | 42,143 square miles (36th largest) | 1905 |
