TN
South16th state
Tennessee
The Volunteer State
Capital
Nashville
Population
6,910,840
Area
42,144 sq mi
Founded
June 1, 1796
Highlights
- Nashville, the 'Music City' and country music capital of the world
- Memphis, birthplace of the blues and rock and roll
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the US
- Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley in Memphis
Top Metropolitan Cities
Nashville
689,447
The 'Music City,' home to the Grand Ole Opry, country music, and a booming economy.
Memphis
633,104
Birthplace of the blues and rock and roll, home to Graceland and Beale Street.
Knoxville
190,740
Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, home to the University of Tennessee.
Chattanooga
181,099
A revitalized city on the Tennessee River, known for outdoor adventures and innovation.
Clarksville
166,722
A fast-growing city near Fort Campbell, with a rich Civil War history.