TENNESSEE . Did you know?

  Elvis Presley's home called Graceland is located in Memphis and is the most visited house in the country after the White House.

  The "Guinness Book of World Records" list the Lost Sea in Sweetwater as the largest underground lake in the United States.

  Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, first broadcast in 1925 as the "Barn Dance" is the world's longest-running live radio show. Hundreds of thousands of people attend yearly to hear country-and western music

  Nashville is the site of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

   The name of origin of Tennessee is of Cherokee origin; the exact meaning is unknown.

 Adopted in 1905, the Tennessee state flag is crimson, blue and white, and features three stars representing the grand divisions of the state: East, Middle and West.

 Over 600 documented waterfalls.

 Tennessee has over 250 Lakes. Over 540,000 lake acres.

Tennessee has 13 mountain peaks over 6000'  Highest peak "Clingmans Dome" at 6643 feet.  The Great Smoky Mountains are covered by lush vegetation which trap and create moisture and contributes to the "haze" you see. Thus getting it's nick name "Smoky Mountains".

 Other than The Great Smoky Mountains Dolly Wood is the second most visited attraction in the state.

 The Great Smoky Mountains has over 2 Million visitors a year. Making it the most visited National park in the U.S.

 Cades Cove, located about 30 miles south of Pigeon Forge is a 6,800 acre valley found in the Smoky Mountains National Park. You will find nineteenth century historic barns, cabins, churches and farms all that you can explore. You will also find an abundance of wildlife and if your lucky a black bear or two.

 The Tennessee Aquarium is the largest facility of its kind to focus on fresh water habitat. It features 7,000 animals and 300 species of fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Located in Chattanooga.

 The Ocoee River in southeastern Tennessee is rated among the top white water recreational rivers in the nation and is the site for the Olympic white water canoe/kayak competition in the 1996 Olympics.

  The worst earthquake in American history occurred in the winter of 1811-12 in northwestern Tennessee. The earthquake caused a vast land area to drop several feet and caused tidal waves on the Mississippi River. The river flowed backward into the depression, creating what is today known as Reelfoot Lake. During the winter months, Reelfoot Lake has the largest population of American bald eagles in the eastern United States.

  Tennessee has more than 3,800 documented caves.

  The first FM radio station aired March 1, 1941 - W47NB in Nashville, Tennessee

 CoCa Cola was first bottled in Chattanooga Tennessee.

 State Painting: Tennessee Treasures by Michael Sloan.

 The Parthenon in Nashville's Centennial Park is the only full-scale reproduction of the famous Greek temple. The Athena Parthenos, at 42 feet in height, is the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world. Originally built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, this replica of the original Parthenon in Athens serves as a monument to what is considered the pinnacle of classical architecture. Nashville, TN.

 Jonesborough is the oldest city in TN. It is also the storytelling capital of the world. Andrew Jackson "17th president of the United States" opened his law practice in Jonesborough and became a judge.

 Haunted Tennessee. Located in sleepy Adams, Tennessee is the former location of the John Bell Farm, one of the most famous haunted spots in American History. This sinister case involved spectral creatures, disembodied voices, poltergeist activity and even resulted in the death of John Bell...all at the hands of the infamous Bell Witch. Picture of visitors at the Bell Witch Cave above.  (excuse me for a moment, I just got scared typing this)

 Crossville, Tennessee is rated the 4th top place to retire in the U.S. by Biz-journals and proudly claims the Golf Capital of Tennessee. Full of clear lakes and ponds and an abundance of recreational activities it also makes a wonderful place to raise a family. Centrally located Crossville is only 40 miles from Knoxville, TN. 75 miles from Famous Nashville, TN. And a couple hours drive to The Great Smoky Mountains.

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