Top 10 Things Tennessee is Known For
The Volunteer State and so Much More
By Amy Brantley, published Jun 21, 2007
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Top 10 Things Tennessee is Known For #1: Elvis Presley
While Elvis was originally from Tupelo Mississippi, his family moved to Memphis when he was just 13 years old. There Elvis would make a name for himself as The King of Rock-N-Roll. Tennessee is also well known for Elvis' Graceland, which draws in at least half a million visitors each year.
Top 10 Things Tennessee is Known For #2: Country Music
Tennessee is also well known for country music. Many people think of Nashville when they think of country music, but the birthplace of country music is actually Bristol Tennessee. Either way, Tennessee is home to many country music legends.
Top 10 Things Tennessee is Known For #3: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
If you love the outdoors, there may be a chance that you've visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located in East Tennessee and is known as the most visited national park in America, drawing in over 9 million visitors each year.
Top 10 Things Tennessee is Known For #4: Vols
If you're a football fan, you know Tennessee is known for its great college football team, the Tennessee Vols. The Vols have fans as far away as Washington State. The Vols home turf is known as Neyland Stadium and is the largest stadium in the South and the third largest in the country.
Top 10 Things Tennessee is Known For #5: Volunteers
Thanks to The War of 1812, Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State. Even during the Gulf War, Tennesseans continued to volunteer. More soldiers were deployed from The Volunteer State than any other state during the Gulf War.
Top 10 Things Tennessee is Known For #6: Davy Crockett
While not everything you hear about Davy Crockett was true, he is still known as a Tennessee legend. You can see a reproduction of his home near Greenville.
Top 10 Things Tennessee is Known For #7: Jack Daniels
Top 10 Things Tennessee is Known For
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Takeaways
- Elvis Presley
- Tennessee Vols
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Did You Know?
Over 9 million people visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year.
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