Historical Figures
Born in Raleigh, NC, and moved to Tennessee in 1826 to pursue the tailor's trade. Eventually, became the seventeenth President of the United States.
Andrew Johnson
What is the State flower?
Iris
Known for his famous home "Graceland".
Elvis Presley
State of TN Capitol?
Nashville
This is a historic street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street. It features blues clubs and restaurants.
Beale Street
Born in Jackson, Tennessee, and wrote songs that have been written and produced on TV shows. Developed a reputation as a man who would go to great lengths to get his train to the station on time.
Casey Jones
What is the State reptile?
Eastern Box Turtle
Native of Sevier County, and has had at least 25 songs reach number one on the Billboard music charts.
Dolly Parton
Second largest city in TN?
Nashville
This is the world's longest running live radio program featuring American country music.
Grand Ole Opry
Became the force behind the creation of the United Nations, and because of this was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945.
Cordell Hull
What is the State wild animal?
Raccoon
Memphis native nicknamed "the Queen of Soul".
Aretha Franklin
Largest city in TN?
Memphis
This music and arts festival is held each June on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, TN.
Bonnaroo
Frontier figured killed while serving in the battle of the Alamo.
Davy Crockett
What is the State tree?
Tulip Popular
Considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century and was one of the first country music artists to cross over into pop music
Patsy Cline
Smallest city in TN?
Bristol
This is where Rock City is located.
Chattanooga, TN
Native American leader, and inventor of Cherokee writing system.
Sequoia
What are the State inset(s)?
Ladybug and Firefly
Known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
Tina Turner
Number of major cities in TN?
25
In 1811 Reelfoot Lake, a naturally formed lake, was created by activity on the
The New Madrid Fault