Tennessee History

One of the most patriotic states in America, Tennessee, fondly known as the Volunteer state, was officially admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796 and was the third state to enter the Union after the original thirteen. According to the 2009 census, the population in Tennessee is 6,296,254.

Tennessee is a state rich with history, and home to some truly amazing people such as John Sevier, Andrew Jackson, and the Wataugan's, the first Settlers to the area which would become Tennessee. This is also home to some of the most beautiful natural sights you’ll see anywhere in the country or the world. This is truly a wonderful place that anyone would be proud to call home. Even the flag speaks about the courageous people of the state it represents, with the three white stars representing purity and the three distinct parts of land that make up the state, blue representing the patriotism of the people in Tennessee, and red representing the blood that has been shed, and when asked will be shed by the people of the state of Tennessee to protect our country today.

Tennessee is a wonderful place to visit and a great place to learn. This state has been through a lot since its founding; we’ve had our villains and we’ve had our hero’s. But just like every state in this country, we stay strong and united and we make it through to better days.