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At the grave of President James K. Polk
on the grounds of the State Capitol in Nashville. President Polk's tomb was located at his home Polk Place several blocks from the capitol until 1893 when his remains were moved here. |
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Website : www.state.tn.us |
Capital
: Nashville |
Highest
point : Clingmans
Dome, 6,643 feet |
Area : 42,146 square miles,
36th largest state. |
Population : 5,689,283
(2000 Census) |
Motto
: Agriculture
and commerce
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Admitted to
Union : June 1, 1796 |
State
Song : "Tennessee Waltz" |
State Bird : Mockingbird |
State Flower : Iris
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State Tree : Tulip-poplar
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