Homework Topics

• Agriculture and Food
• Counties and Cities
• Environment and Weather
• Geography
• Government
• History
• Holidays
• Music, Art, and Drama
• State Symbols

Reference and Resources

• Request a Tennessee Brochure
• Request Tennessee Map
• Report Card on State Schools
• Home schooling in Tennessee
• Driver Practice Test
• Colleges in Tennessee
• Tennessee State Library & Archives

Cite This Page (opens a new window or tab)

Look for links throughout the Homework Help and About TN sections of Tennessee.gov for ready-made Web page citations in MLA, APA, and Chicago style formats.

Official State Symbols

• Amphibian
• Birds
• Butterfly
• Gem
• Fish
• Flag
• Flowers
• Fruit
• Horse
• Insects
• Reptile
• Rocks
• Seal
• Tree
• Wild Animal
• Listen to State Songs

Statehood

June 1, 1796 (16th state)

Origin of State Name

Tanasi, or Tennessee, was a Cherokee town name that later became the name of the region.

Capital

Nashville

Slogan

"Tennessee-America at Its Best" (1965)

Motto

"Agriculture and Commerce" (1987) - from the wording on the state seal.

Nickname

"The Volunteer State" - which originated during the War of 1812 when thousands of Tennesseans enlisted in response to Governor Willie Blount’s call for volunteers.

Photos of Tennessee

Pictures of Tennessee taken by residents and visitors