State of Franklin - Wikipedia
WEBThe State of Franklin (also the Free Republic of Franklin, Lost State of Franklin, or the State of Frankland) [a] was an unrecognized proposed state located in present-day East Tennessee, in the United States.
History of Tennessee - Wikipedia
WEBTennessee is one of the 50 states of the United States. What is now Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later part of the Southwest Territory. It was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796, as the 16th state.
Tennessee - Wikipedia
WEBTennessee covers roughly 42,143 square miles (109,150 km 2), of which 926 square miles (2,400 km 2), or 2.2%, is water. It is the 16th smallest state in land area. The state is about 440 miles (710 km) long from east to west and 112 miles (180 km) wide from north to south.
The True Story of the Short-Lived State of Franklin
WEBAug 23, 2017 · The True Story of the Short-Lived State of Franklin. Several counties in what is today Tennessee tried to form their own independent state. Kat Eschner. August 23, 2017. The original name...
Tennessee | Capital, Map, Population, History, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · Tennessee, constituent state of the U.S. It became the 16th state of the union in 1796 and borders North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south; Arkansas and Missouri to the west; and Kentucky and Virginia to the north. Its capital city is Nashville.
Government - Tennessee Encyclopedia
WEBOct 8, 2017 · In what would become Tennessee, Native Americans such as the Cherokees, Creeks, and Chickasaws established patriarchal systems of governance centered on chiefs, sub-chiefs, and councils of advisors in principal villages. The Cherokees had a primary town where the most powerful chief lived.
Tennessee | State Facts & History - Infoplease
WEBNov 30, 2023 · Official Name: State of Tennessee. Organized as a territory/republic: May 26, 1790. Entered Union (rank): June 1, 1796 (16th) Present constitution adopted: 1870. State abbreviation/Postal code: TN. State Area Codes: 423, 615, 731, 865, 901, 931. Fun Facts About Tennessee. Nickname: The Volunteer State
Tennessee - Grand Army of the Republic and Kindred Societies: A …
WEBAug 8, 2024 · This guide compiles Library of Congress materials related to the Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Tennessee State Museum to Commemorate 225 Years of Tennessee…
WEBMar 2, 2021 · The Tennessee State Museum will commemorate the 225th anniversary of Tennessee’s statehood in 2021 with Tennessee at 225: Highlights from the Collection, a self-guided tour within the Museum’s galleries complemented by an online exhibition, showcasing 100 artifacts from the Museum’s collection across five key themes.
Is Tennessee a Democracy? - The Atlantic
WEBJul 18, 2023 · Today, Tennessee is a model of one-party rule. It has a Republican governor and legislature. Republican appointees run the state supreme court. The state’s nine-member U.S. House delegation...