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Did you know that 3 former U.S. Presidents called Tennessee their home? It's true! The great state of Tennessee has a long history of political greatness.
 
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Bluegrass Festival in Chattanooga, TN: 05.03.2008 knoxtrivia.com: The 18th Annual Boxcar Pinion Memorial Bluegrass Festival is being held May 1-3 at Raccoon Mountain Campground in Chattanooga, TN. Read a great article about traveling with bluegrass band, Carolina Road, to the festival, over on the Knoxville Trivia Blog.

Franklin Graham Festival Knoxville, TN April 25-27: 04.19.2008 grahamfestival.org: The city of Knoxville, TN is one of only two U.S. cities that will host the Franklin Graham Festival this year. The event will be held April 25-27 at Thompson-Bowling Arena in downtown Knoxville. Ricky Skaggs, Michael W. Smith, Austin's Bridge are among several performers who will be there. For more info go here

Tennessee "Right to Hunt" bill passes House: 03.20.2008: knoxtrivia.com: The Tennessee State Legislature, overwhelmingly passed the proposed, HJR108 "Right to Hunt" bill, on the House floor. Now the bill will go before the 106th General Assembly next year where it needs an approval by a two-thirds vote. This legislation will amend the Tennessee Constitution by protecting the right to hunt and fish in our state. Read more here

AFL Won't Play Inaugural Season: 03.06.2008: teamtn.blogspot.com: "Well, let me just say that I am really disappointed in this bit of news. I was so hyped up and ready for some AAFL football. Oh gosh, when my son gets home from school and hears about this, he is going to flip out. Watch out for an angry 10-year old! Anyway...read more here.

Famous "Two-Lane Blacktop" To Be Paved Over: 02.29.2008: edmonds.com: The long derelict Lakeland International Raceway just northeast of Memphis, Tennessee, one of racing's great ghosts, is on the verge of complete extinction. According to a report in the Memphis Commercial-Appeal, developers have filed an application to develop the old raceway's 128-acre site. "Now that main drag strip is going to be the main street for a bunch of houses," Lakeland Mayor Scott Carmichael told the Appeal. More here.

State of Georgia trying to steal Tennessee land: 02.11.2008: wsmv.com: Tennessee's border is being threatened by Georgia, as a lawmakers there said a flawed survey marked the states' borders incorrectly. More here.  

Tennessee Vols Win Outback Bowl! 1.1.2008: SportingNews.com - 16-ranked Tennessee's 21-17 win over the 18th-ranked Badgers in Tuesday's Outback Bowl. With 1:26 left in the game and Tennessee (10-4) up by four points, ...more here.

Knoxville Bluegrass Musicians Top SPBGMA Nominees: 12.18.2007: knoxtrivia.com: Heads up Bluegrass fans. Some Knoxville boys are trying to take over the Bluegrass world and the SPBGMA's. The 2008 nominee list reads like a who's who of Knoxville bluegrass. Read more here.

Knoxville Man Arrested for Shooting Red Light Camera:11.26.2007: knoxnews.com: A North Knoxville red light camera struck by three rounds from a high-powered rifle during the weekend is out of commission until Tuesday, police said today...read more here.

Niota horse is tallest in the world 10.25.2007- WBIR.com: Thanks to a horse named Tina, the small town of Niota in East Tennessee is now in the record books, the Guinness Book of World Records, that is. In July, Guinness representatives traveled to the Springbrook Inn in Niota to officially measure the very large Shire horse. Tina's owners Jim and Marge Williams received the good news Thursday morning...read more here.

Tennessee Smoking Ban Eyewitness News Memphis, TN 08.06.2007 Smokers in Tennessee will soon have fewer places to light up. By October 1, 2007 all public places, including restaurants, must be smoke free. ...Read more here.

Road Renamed After Civil Rights Pioneer
NewsChannel5.com, TN - 08-06-2007: "I am proud that Nashville and Tennessee can honor and acknowledge Mrs. Parks in such a fitting way." Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell and state senators and ...Read more here.

Tennessee's Oldest Person Dies at 111- 4.10.2007 knoxnews.com: A Knoxville woman believed to be the state's eldest resident died Saturday. Marion Stout, age 111, died at 4:45 p.m. at Shannondale Health Center in Maryville, said her middle daughter, Eleanor Barker, of Knoxville. Read more here.

Four Tennessee Residents Ranked Richest in the World- Tennessee Trivia exclusive: Four Tennesseans were ranked in Forbes Magazine's 2006 list of the World's Richest People. Martha Ingrams & Family came in at #258. Fredrick Smith #365, Thomas Frist Jr. & Family #451, and Brad Kelley ranked #606. Click here for a list of the Richest people in Tennessee. 

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What do Kenny Chesney, Shannen Doherty, and Davy Crockett have in common?

Answer: They were all born in Tennessee of course!

Kenny Chesney born in Knoxville, TN March 26, 1968.

Shannen Doherty born in Memphis, TN April 12th, 1971.

Davy Crockett born in Limestone, TN Aug 17th, 1786.

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Famous Tennesseans You may be surprised at who you find! Most complete list of famous Tennesseans on the entire web! UPDATED!

Tennessee's Wealthiest People See who's got all the money in our state! 

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Tennessee's 95 Counties - Alphabetical list of our state's counties with hyperlinks to the US Census Bureau's page for each county.

Tennessee Trash - Website concerning excessive litter in state of Tennessee. Watch the original Tennessee Trash commercial. NEW!

Tug's Life - Must read blog about growing up a poor East, TN boy. NEW!

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Historical Facts Link to Tennessee Blue Book.

DirectoryTennessee.com Directory of Tennessee offers a vast selection for finding our resource and information.

NASCAR in Tennessee Follow this link to Bristol Motor Speedway!

The Lost Sea Link to the worlds largest underground lake!

Dollywood Visit Dolly Parton's theme park!!!

Great Smoky Mountains See what all the fuss is about with this link to the official Website.

Tennessee Encyclopedia of History & Culture Great website lots of info! 

Tennessee Aquarium Visit the first and largest freshwater life center in the world!

Tennessee State Museum Great site with lots of Tennessee info

US Census Bureau Direct link to Tennessee Census facts

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Stop Litter Tennessee's Had Enough!

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Three white stars on a field of blue
God keep them strong and ever true
It is with pride and love that we
Salute the flag of Tennessee.
 

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FAMOUS TENNESSEANS

Kenny Chesney

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Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty

Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

Sterling Marlin

Sterling Marlin

Al Gore

Albert Gore

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino

Craig Morgan

Craig Morgan

Grace Gore Miss Tennessee 2007

Grace Gore Miss TN 2007

 

 

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