Tennessee became the 16th state on
June 1, 1796.
It was the last border state to secede from the Union when
it joined the Confederate States of America on June 8, 1861.
Tennessee was the 1st of the
rebel states to have its elected members readmitted to the
U.S. Congress, on July 24, 1866.
Tennessee borders
Kentucky and
Virginia to the north;
North Carolina to the east;
Georgia, Alabama
and Mississippi on the south;
Arkansas and Missouri on
the Mississippi River to the west.
The Blue Ridge area lies on the eastern edge of the state.
This region of Tennessee is characterized by high mountains.
The average elevation in this area is 5000 feet (1500 m) above sea level.
The Gulf Coastal Plain is the largest land region in Tennessee.
It begins at the Gulf of Mexico and extends north,
including
the Tennessee River in the east and the Mississippi River in the west.
Tennessee has a population of around 6 million people
with a total land area of 42169 mi² (109247 km²).
Tennessee is home to the most caves in
the United States, with over
8 thousand caves discovered so far.
WEATHER
Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate,
with the exception of the higher mountains,
which have a humid continental climate.
The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor
in the climate of Tennessee.
Winds from the south cause most of the state's precipitation.
On average the state receives 50 in (130 cm) of precipitation annually.
Snowfall ranges from 5 in (13 cm) in West Tennessee to
over 16 in (41 cm) in the higher mountains in East Tennessee.
Summers in Tennessee are generally hot,
with most of the state averaging a high of
around 90 ° F (32 ° C) during the summer months.
Winters tend to be mild to cool, but cooler at higher elevations and in the east.
The average overnight lows are near freezing for most of the state.
Tennessee averages around 50 days of thunderstorms per year.
The location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones.
On average, the state has 15 tornadoes per year.
Fog is a persistent problem in parts of the state,
especially in much of the Smoky Mountains.
ECONOMY
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry
promotes and protects the state's business climate
through a wide variety of efforts,
representing more
than 1000 members across Tennessee from all facets
of business and industry.
The Chamber is involved in federal and state
legislation and regulations, human resources,
taxation, the environment, health care and
other issues that affect the state's business community.
Tennessee is now primarily industrial,
with most of its people residing in urban areas, but
many people still derive their livelihood from the land.
The economy is being continually diversified.
Leading industrial products are chemicals,
foods, machinery, electrical power,
automobiles,
textiles & apparel, and stone, clay, and glass items.
Major outputs for the state include textiles, tobacco, cotton,
cattle, dairy, and hogs.
Soybeans are found in the northwest corner of the state.
Tennessee has over 82 thousand farms,
and beef cattle are found in roughly 60% of those farms.
Tennessee leads the nation in zinc production,
but #1 mineral, in dollar value, is stone.
Aluminum production has also been very important.
The state's tourism industry provides almost 200 thousand jobs.
Amateurs and professionals are drawn by Tennessee's
famed music meccas, the country~music of Nashville
and the blues and jazz of Memphis.
In one single year, 50 million guests
generated more than US$1 billion in state and
local sales tax revenues.
In Tennessee, income tax does
not apply to salaries and wages, but most income from stocks,
bonds and notes is taxable.
SCHOOLS
The Tennessee State Board of Education
is the governing and policy making
body for the Tennessee system of
public elementary and
secondary education.
Its work touches all facets of education from accountability
and evaluation to curriculum and teacher education.
The Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation is Tennessee's
designated federal guaranty agency responsible for the
administration of post secondary educational loan programs.
The Tennessee Education Lottery was implemented to raise money
to fund college scholarships for students in the state who
achieve a score of at least 21 on the ACT test and who
maintained a 3.0 grade point
average while in high school.
For more details please contact the
Tennessee Department of Education.
HOSPITALITY
Tennessee's attractions offer an exhaustive lineup of amusing entertainment.
Journey down historical roads and trails for a stroll into
Tennessee's legendary past.
Whether you're a spectator or a participant,
Tennessee awards visitors with
championship recreation throughout the state.
It’s only natural to expect an invigorating experience
from Tennessee.
The state is known for its richness in glorious scenery and
heart~warming environment.
Set your sights on nature to find your heaven on earth.
Take up residence with the wildlife and pursue the pleasures of
Tennessee's natural wonders.
Hike, camp, cycle, ride a horse, fish, hunt, play in the snow, dive in the water,
participate in just about any outdoor activity you can imagine.
Discover your own private paradise beside a lake or waterfall or
from a beautiful mountain view.
In Tennessee, tranquility is customary
and the panorama alluring.
Slow down your fast pace, pull up a chair and
spend your vacation in Tennessee.
Tennessee's accommodations are your home away from home,
no matter what the budget or length of stay.
From the snug to the spacious and with all the amenities in between,
you will not have a problem finding a place to stay in Tennessee.
For more details please contact
Tennessee State Tourism.
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