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Tennessee
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While it’s not always widely known that both cities are in the state, Tennessee is home to two major music hubs: Memphis and Nashville. The first is the birthplace of blues, rock 'n' roll, and Elvis Presley, while the other is the world capital of country music. Beyond these tourist hotspots, Tennessee also offers natural areas (Great Smoky Mountains, Land Between the Lakes...)—perfect for hiking or enjoying outdoor activities like horseback riding or canoeing.
Overview
While it’s not always widely known that both cities are in the state, Tennessee is home to two major music hubs: Memphis and Nashville. The first is the birthplace of blues, rock 'n' roll, and Elvis Presley, while the other is the world capital of country music. Beyond these tourist hotspots, Tennessee also offers natural and mountainous areas in the east (Great Smoky Mountains, Land Between the Lakes...)—perfect for hiking or enjoying outdoor activities like horseback riding or canoeing.
Key Facts
- Type of place: state.
- Location: in the heart of the Southern states, with no coastline.
- Code: TN
- Entry into the Union: 1796 (16th).
- Local time: for most of the state (the west); the east is on "Eastern Time," one hour ahead.
- Capital: Nashville.
- Major cities: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville...
- Population: 6,600,000 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 109,247 km².
- Density: 60.5 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Clingmans Dome (2,025 m).
- Lowest point: Mississippi River (54 m).
- Coastline: 0 km (no maritime access).
- Highlights (out of ): Nature-adventure / ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays .
- Website: http://www.tnvacation.com