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Fun facts about the state of Tennessee

Tennessee Public Facts

Tennessee State Facts

Here are some Tennessee fun facts you probably didn't know about:

  1. Tennessee has more than 3,800 documented caves.
  2. Bristol is known as the Birthplace of Country Music.
  3. When Tennessee became a state in 1796, the total population was 77,000.
  4. The name "Tennessee" originated from the old Yuchi Indian word, "Tana-see," meaning "The Meeting Place."
  5. There are more horses per capita in Shelby County than any other county in the United States.
  6. Coca-Cola was first bottled in 1899 at a plant on Patten Parkway in downtown Chattanooga after two local attorneys purchased the bottling rights to the drink for $l.00.
  7. Andrew Johnson held every elective office at the local, state, and federal level, including President of the United States. He was elected alderman, mayor, state representative, and state senator from Greeneville. He served as governor and military governor of Tennessee and United States congressman, senator, and vice president, becoming President of the United States following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Other Tennessee state facts:

  • Tennessee State Tree: Yellow Poplar
  • Tennessee State Flower: Iris
  • Tennessee State Bird: Mockingbird

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