Quick facts about Tennessee
Capital City: Nashville
Population & Density: As per 2004 census estimate, the population is above 5.9 million and its growing everyday. Population density is 138 persons per sq mi.
Largest cities: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Jackson.
Neighbor States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri.
Natural Treasures: Gem - Pearl, Rocks - Agate and Limestone.
Tennessee Motto: Agriculture and Commerce
State Symbols: Bird - Mockingbird, Animal - Raccoon, Fish - Largemouth Bass, Flower - Iris, Tree - Tulip-Poplar, Song - "My Homeland, Tennessee" written by Nell Grayson Taylor, music by Roy Lamont Smith and "When it's Iris time in Tennessee" by Willa Waid Newman.
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