In the southeast U.S. region that includes Tennessee, the Kraken strain is the second-most prevalent strain, making up about 31% of all cases, CDC data show. [321] Tennessee is the nation's leading producer of ball clay. [27][28] By the early 18th century, most Natives in Tennessee had disappeared, most likely wiped out by diseases introduced by the Spaniards. [107], During the Chattanooga campaign, Confederates attempted to besiege the Army of the Cumberland into surrendering, but reinforcements from the Army of the Tennessee under the command of Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and Joseph Hooker arrived. In 1567, Spanish explorer Captain Juan Pardo and his party encountered a Native American village named "Tanasqui" in the area while traveling inland from modern-day South Carolina; however, it is unknown if this was the same settlement as Tanasi. [225], Forests cover about 52% of Tennessee's land area, with oakhickory the dominant type. [262], In 2020, 6.9% of the total population was of Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race), up from 4.6% in 2010. A local activist group spent many years contesting the project, and in 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the group and established the framework for judicial review of government agencies in the landmark case of Citizens to Preserve Overton Park v. [111] The last major battles in the state came when Army of Tennessee regiments under John Bell Hood invaded Middle Tennessee in the fall of 1864 in an effort to draw Sherman back. It owns 79 acres (32ha) in Henning, which the tribe placed into federal trust in 2012. [31] Cherokee peoples in Tennessee were known by European settlers as the Overhill Cherokee because they lived west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. WebMap of the United States with Tennessee highlighted Country United States Before statehood Southwest Territory Admitted to the Union June 1, 1796; 226 years ago (June 1, 1796)(16th) Capital (and largest city) Nashville[2] Largest metroand urbanareas Nashville Government Governor Bill Lee(R) Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally(R) Legislature [171] In 2006, the state constitution was amended to outlaw same-sex marriage. Black bears are found in the Blue Ridge Mountains and on the Cumberland Plateau. Department of Revenue David Gerregano, Commissioner 500 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37242 Department Contact Information Along with projectile points common for this period, archaeologists in Williamson County have uncovered a 12,000-year-old mastodon skeleton with cut marks typical of prehistoric hunters.. The state's border with North Carolina roughly follows the highest peaks of this range, including Clingmans Dome. [29] They forced the Creek, Yuchi, and Shawnee out of the state in the early 18th century. [194] The New Madrid Seismic Zone in the northwestern part of the state produced a series of devastating earthquakes between December 1811 and February 1812 that formed Reelfoot Lake near Tiptonville. Tennessee, constituent state of the United States of America. Senator from Tennessee, failed to carry his home state, an unusual occurrence but indicative of strengthening Republican support. [201] The plateau's eastern edge is relatively distinct, but the western escarpment is irregular, containing several long, crooked stream valleys separated by rocky cliffs with numerous waterfalls. [346] Parts of West Tennessee, especially Memphis, are sometimes considered part of the Deep South. 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[284] The first $1,250 of individual income and $2,500 of joint income was exempt from this tax. [55] The Chickamauga, a Cherokee faction loyal to the British led by Dragging Canoe, opposed the settling of the Washington District and Transylvania Colony, and in 1776 attacked Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals. Immigration from outside the U.S. resulted in a net increase of 79,086, and migration within the country produced a net increase of 259,342. [199], The Cumberland Plateau rises to the west of the Tennessee Valley, with an average elevation of 2,000 feet (610m). [291][290] Soybeans and corn are the state's first and second-most common crops, respectively,[16] and are most heavily grown in West and Middle Tennessee, especially the northwestern corner of the state. [431] Howard Baker, first elected in 1966, became the first Republican U.S. The state of Tennessee is a place in the southeastern United States. [459] Tennessee State plays football in Division I's second level, the Football Championship Subdivision, while Belmont and Lipscomb do not have football teams. [312] The research and development industry in Tennessee is also one of the largest employment sectors, mainly due to the prominence of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Y-12 National Security Complex in the city of Oak Ridge. Roman Catholics make up 6%, Mormons 1%, and Orthodox Christians less than 1%. [373] Tennessee has 43 full-power and 41 low-power television stations[374] and more than 450 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-licensed radio stations. Get It Now Start Planning Tap Add to Trip on anything you like. [336] Attractions related to Tennessee's musical heritage are spread throughout the state. [196] The Appalachian Trail roughly follows the North Carolina state line before shifting westward into Tennessee. This town appeared on British maps as early as 1725. [233], Common mammals found throughout Tennessee include white-tailed deer, red and gray foxes, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, wild turkeys, rabbits, and squirrels. [176] Tennessee covers roughly 42,143 square miles (109,150km2), of which 926 square miles (2,400km2), or 2.2%, is water. The assessment ratio is 40% of the value times the jurisdiction's tax rate. A small plane crashed Tuesday while approaching a Texas airport, killing four members of a Tennessee church and leaving the lead pastor injured, authorities and the church said. [218] Its tributaries are the Obion, Forked Deer, Hatchie, Loosahatchie, and Wolf rivers. It is bordered by eight states, with Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the west, and Missouri to [397] Special sessions may be called by the governor or by two-thirds of the members of both chambers. [85] In 1838 and 1839, U.S. troops forcibly removed thousands of Cherokees and their black slaves from their homes in southeastern Tennessee and forced them to march to Indian Territory in modern-day Oklahoma. Memphis 901 FC has played in the second-tier USL Championship since 2019. [79] Several Tennesseans took part in the Texas Revolution of 183536, including Governor Sam Houston and Congressman and frontiersman Davy Crockett, who was killed at the Battle of the Alamo. [377][378], Tennessee has 96,167 miles (154,766km) of roads, of which 14,109 miles (22,706km) are maintained by the state. [106] The next summer, Rosecrans's Tullahoma campaign forced Bragg's remaining troops in Middle Tennessee to retreat to Chattanooga with little fighting. [158][159], The 1962 U.S. Supreme Court case Baker v. Carr arose out of a challenge to the longstanding rural bias of apportionment of seats in the Tennessee legislature and established the principle of "one man, one vote". [441] Since 2016, Tennessee has been the most populous state to vote Republican by more than 60% in presidential elections,[442] and in 2020 voted Republican by the largest margin of any state in terms of number of votes. [118] The Radical Republicans seized control of the state government toward the end of the war, and appointed William G. "Parson" Brownlow governor. The executive branch is led by the governor, who holds office for a four-year term and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. [235], Most of Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as a cooler mountain temperate or humid continental climate. [77][78], Tennessee reportedly earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" during the War of 1812, when 3,500 Tennesseans answered a recruitment call by the General Assembly for the war effort. This time period has seen the birth of new economic sectors in the state and has positioned the Nashville and Clarksville metropolitan areas as two of the fastest-growing regions in the country. [71] In June 1795, the legislature conducted a census of the territory, which recorded a population of 77,263, including 10,613 slaves, and a poll that showed 6,504 in favor of statehood and 2,562 opposed. [422] The second has been held continuously by Republicans or their antecedents since 1855. [290] Beef cattle is the state's largest agricultural commodity, followed by broilers and poultry. In Tennessee, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85. The first was adopted in 1796, the year Tennessee was admitted to the union, and the second in 1834. [120] Because Tennessee had ratified the Fourteenth Amendment before its readmission to the Union, it was the only former secessionist state that did not have a military governor during Reconstruction. [454] Tennessee has three minor league soccer teams. WebFind information motor vehicle registration in Tennessee. [272] Muslims and Jews each make up about 1% of the population, and adherents of other religions make up about 3% of the population. Most of the Blue Ridge area is protected by the Cherokee National Forest, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and several federal wilderness areas and state parks. [247] The Office of Management and Budget designates ten metropolitan areas in Tennessee, four of which extend into neighboring states. [309] Tennessee also ranks as one of the largest producers of chemicals. The planned community of Oak Ridge was built to provide accommodations for the facilities and workers; the site was chosen due to the abundance of TVA electric power, its low population density, and its inland geography and topography, which allowed for the natural separation of the facilities and a low vulnerability to attack. [114] On February 22, 1865, the legislature approved an amendment to the state constitution prohibiting slavery, which was approved by voters the following month, making Tennessee the only Southern state to abolish slavery. [89] Entrepreneurs such as Montgomery Bell used slaves in the production of iron in the Western Highland Rim, and slaves also cultivated such crops as tobacco and corn throughout the Highland Rim. [230] Pine forests are also found throughout the state. [109] Despite Unionist sentiment in East Tennessee, Confederates held the area for most of the war. [352] The 1927 Victor recording sessions in Bristol generally mark the beginning of the country music genre and the rise of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1930s helped make Nashville the center of the country music recording industry. [260], With the exception of a slump in the 1980s, Tennessee has been one of the fastest-growing states in the nation since 1970, benefiting from the larger Sun Belt phenomenon. [290] Cash receipts for crops and livestock have an estimated annual value of $3.5 billion, and the agriculture sector has an estimated annual impact of $81 billion on the state's economy. [101] In March 1862, Lincoln appointed native Tennessean and War Democrat Andrew Johnson as military governor of the state. WebTennessee Back to Help Center BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee General Inquiries 1-423-535-5600 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 1 Cameron Hill Circle Chattanooga, TN 37402 www.bcbst.com Customer Service 1-423-535-5707 1-800-572-1003 Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time Precertification 1-800-228-2096 [38][37] In 1682, an expedition led by Ren-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle constructed Fort Prudhomme on the Chickasaw Bluffs in West Tennessee. [287] Local sales taxes are collected in most jurisdictions at rates varying from 1.5% to 2.75%, bringing the total sales tax between 8.5% and 9.75%. [306][307] The state is also one of the top producers of food and drink products, its second-largest manufacturing sector. It earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" early in its history due to a strong tradition of military service. The Highland Rim is Tennessee's largest geographic region, and is often split into eastern and western halves. Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessees 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013, 2017, and 2021. Many consider Memphis's Beale Street the epicenter of the blues, with musicians such as W. C. Handy performing in its clubs as early as 1909. 1 thing for teams, and Mississippi State had plenty. The state's industrial and manufacturing sector continued to expand in the succeeding decades, and Tennessee is now home to more than 2,400 advanced manufacturing establishments, which produce a total of more than $29 billion worth of goods annually. Its Grand Divisions also manifest into distinct cultural regions, with East Tennessee commonly associated with Southern Appalachia,[345] and Middle and West Tennessee commonly associated with Upland Southern culture. [423], During Reconstruction, freedmen and former free blacks were granted the right to vote; most joined the Republican Party. [22] The constitution was completed on February 6, which authorized elections for the state's new legislature, the Tennessee General Assembly. It is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. Archaeological excavations indicate that the lower Tennessee Valley was heavily populated by Ice Age hunter-gatherers, and Middle Tennessee is believed to have been rich with game animals such as mastodons. [295] Tennessee farmers are also known worldwide for their cultivation of tomatoes and horticultural plants. Tennessee (/tnsi/ (listen) TEN-ih-SEE, locally /tnsi/ TEN-iss-ee),[7][8][9] officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. [32] Overhill settlements grew along the rivers in East Tennessee in the early 18th century. Most of West Tennessee is in the Lower Mississippi River watershed. [304] In addition, the state contains more than 900 automotive suppliers. Because Memphis International Airport is the hub of FedEx Corporation, it is the world's busiest cargo airport. I-269 runs from Millington to Collierville, serving as an outer bypass of Memphis. The capital was previously in three other cities. [325][326][327] Mining activities in the basin resulted in a major environmental disaster, which left the surrounding landscape barren for more than a century. WebThe University of Tennessee is comprised of the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service Institute of Agriculture The UT Institute of Agriculture delivers real life solutions through $54.5 million in research, educational outreach to 3.3 million people and veterinary services to more than 21,000 animals annually. [79] These soldiers, under Andrew Jackson's command, played a major role in the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, the last major battle of the war. [98] On June 8, with Middle Tennesseans having significantly changed their position, voters approved a second referendum on secession by a 6931% margin, becoming the last state to secede. Four of these are Minor League Baseball clubs. [412], Tennessee's politics are currently dominated by the Republican Party. A new state park that traces the state's history, Bicentennial Mall, was opened at the foot of Capitol Hill in Nashville. During the 20th century, Tennessee transitioned from a predominantly agrarian society to a more diversified economy. [351], Tennessee has played a critical role in the development of many forms of American popular music, including blues, country, rock and roll, rockabilly, soul, bluegrass, Contemporary Christian, and gospel. [52] The next year, after an unsuccessful petition to Virginia, North Carolina agreed to annex the Washington District to provide protection from Native American attacks. [289], Tennessee has the eighth-most farms in the nation, which cover more than 40% of its land area and have an average size of about 155 acres (0.63km2). [409] Tennessee has more than 340 municipalities. [88] East Tennessee's geography did not allow for large plantations as in the middle and western parts of the state, and as a result, slavery became increasingly rare in the region. The state is twice bisected by the Tennessee River, and the Mississippi River forms its western border. [425], Between the end of Reconstruction and the mid-20th century, Tennessee voted consistently Democratic in Presidential elections, except in two nationwide Republican landslides in the 1920s. [56][57] The warnings of Dragging Canoe's cousin Nancy Ward spared many settlers' lives from the initial attacks. Tennessee is geographically, culturally, and legally divided into three Grand Divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee. [60] The next year, the settlers signed the Cumberland Compact, which established a representative government for the colony called the Cumberland Association. [340] Tennessee is home to eight National Scenic Byways, including the Natchez Trace Parkway, the East Tennessee Crossing Byway, the Great River Road, the Norris Freeway, Cumberland National Scenic Byway, Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway, The Trace, and the Cherohala Skyway. The first has been in Republican hands continuously since 1881, and Republicans or their antecedents have held it for all but four years since 1859. [2] It is in Shelby County, Tennessee's largest county in both population and land area. The median household income was $54,833. [259] The foreign-born population consisted of approximately 49.9% from Latin America, 27.1% from Asia, 11.9% from Europe, 7.7% from Africa, 2.7% from Northern America, and 0.6% from Oceania. [322], Tennessee has very little petroleum and natural gas reserves, but is home to one oil refinery, in Memphis. [251] Knoxville, with about 190,000 inhabitants, and Chattanooga, with about 180,000 residents, are the third- and fourth-largest cities, respectively. [429] For most of the second half of the 20th century, Tennessee was a swing state in presidential elections. [74] During this convention, the name Tennessee was chosen for the new state. [105] Union strength in Middle Tennessee was tested in a series of Confederate offensives beginning in the summer of 1862, which culminated in General William Rosecrans's Army of the Cumberland routing General Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee at Stones River, another one of the war's costliest engagements. 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