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100
Multiple grammy winner born in Memphis is known for the hit song "Respect".
Who is Aretha Franklin?
100
In 1991 this gleaming steel landmark was built in memphis on the banks of the Mississippi River.
What is the Pyramid Arena?
100
He grew up in Nenny,Tennessee and went on to win a Pulitzer for his book "Roots".
Who is Alex Haley?
100
Tennessee was originally part of this state.
What is North Carolina?
100
These mountains get their name from the blue mist that covers them.
What is the Smokey Mountains?
200
This street in Memphis is the home of the blues.
What is Beale street?
200
With exception of the White House this house has more visitors than any other house in the United States.
What is Graceland- Elvis Presley's Mansion?
200
Born in Charlotte, TN, he was the first player in NBA history to average double digits in points, rebounds, and assists in a single season.
Who is Oscar Robertson?
200
Named for Thomas Lanier Clingman, this is the second highest mountain east of Mississippi River.
What is Clingman's Dome?
200
Coca-Cola was first bottled in this Tennessee city.
What is Chattanooga?
300
This city is known as the birthplace of rock and roll music.
What is Memphis?
300
Nestled in Pigeon Forge you can ride the Tennessee Tornado rollercoaster here.
What is Dollywood?
300
Born in Nashville, he is the head coach of the New England Patriots football team.
Who is Bill Belichick?
300
A large collection of mounds located in South West Tennessee that were constructed by the Native Americans.
What are the Pinson Mounds?
300
This Tennessee hotel has hosted a parade of ducks for nearly 80 years.
What is the Peabody Hotel in Memphis?
400
This museum is called the Smithsonian of Country Music.
What is the Country Music Hall of Fame?
400
It was built as a symbol for the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville.
What is the Sunsphere?
400
Born in Knoxville, this person is the Director of the Columbus Zoo in Ohio.
Who is Jack Hanna?
400
In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created this important government program to build dams and locks on the Tennessee River.
What is the Tennessee Valley Authority?
400
Born in Bakersville,TN, she became the first female United States Senator.
Who is Hattie Carramar?
500
This is called "country most famous stage.
What is the Grand Ole Opry?
500
In June 2009, this zoo celebrated the birth of three rare clouded leopard cubs.
What is the Nashville Zoo?
500
He served under Andrew Jackson as a military scout during the war of 1812 and he spoke at for the rights of Native Americans to remain on their land.
Who is Davy Crockett?
500
The meaning of the Cherokee word "Tanasi" which is the origin for the name Tennessee.
What is little river?
500
The largest earthquake in American history created this lake in Tennessee.
What is Reelfoot Lake?
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