Tennessee State Guide
Table of Contents Tennessee State Guide
State Overview
○ Major Industries
○ State Motto
○ State Nickname(s)
○ State Bird
○ State Anthem
○ State Flower
○ State Capital
○ Population
Government Overview
○ Governor
○ Senators
○ Department of State Contact Information
Entertainment
○ National & State Parks (Top 5)
○ Amusement Parks
○ Sports Teams
○ Basketball
○ Football
○ Hockey
○ Baseball
○ Soccer
○ Annual State Fair
List of Major Cities
Find A Moving Company
City Guides
○ Nashville
○ Memphis
○ Knoxville
Quick Guide to Tennessee
State Overview:
Brief History:
Located in the southeastern United States, Tennessee shares its borders with many states. Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, and North Carolina are all neighbors to Tennessee. The state’s name comes from the Cherokee name of a small Native American village which was called, “Tanasqui”. The Appalachian Mountains make up most of the state’s eastern side and to its west lies the Mississippi River. The history of the state of Tennessee begins with the Watauga Association, an early American pact for the frontier territory that was west of the Appalachians. Originally, what is considered Tennessee today was actually part of North Carolina and subsequently the later-formed Southwest Territory. Tennessee, as a state, was not formally admitted into the Union until 1796. During the Civil War, Tennessee was the last state to join the Confederacy and the first to be readmitted into the Union at the close of the war. Second only to Virginia, Tennessee supplied the greatest amount of soldiers to the Confederate Army. A mostly agrarian economy for most of its history, it wasn’t until the 20th century when Tennessee sought to diversify its industries. This was aided by a major federal push in funding during the 1940s that culminated in the creation of the Manhattan Project’s uranium enrichment facilities within the state.
Major industries:
● Education
● Entertainment
● Agriculture
● Automotive
● Advanced Manufacturing
● Adventure Tourism
● Healthcare
State Motto: “Agriculture and Commerce”
State Nickname: “The Volunteer State”
State Bird: Northern Mockingbird, Northern Bobwhite
State Anthem: “Nine Songs”
State Flower: Irises
State Capital: Nashville
Population:
Total Population: 6,770,010
Population Density: 159.4/sq mi
Government Overview:
Governor: Bill Lee (R)
Senators:
● Lamar Alexander (R)
● Marsha Blackburn (R)
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Department of State:
Address: Tre Hargett, State Capitol, 312 Rosa L Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243-1102
Phone number: (615) 741-2819
Website: https://sos.tn.gov/
State Department Phone numbers: https://sos.tn.gov/contacts
Entertainment:
National & State Parks (Top 5)
Park Name: Great Smoky Mountains
Address: 686 Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend TN 37882
Phone number: (865) 436-1200
Website: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
Park Name: Sargeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park
Address: 2609 North York Hwy Pall Mall, TN 38577
Phone number: (931) 879-6456
Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/sgt-alvin-c-york
Park Name: Radnor Lake State Park
Address: 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN 37220
Phone number: (615) 373-3467
Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/radnor-lake
Park Name: Rock Island State Park
Address: 82 Beach Road, Rock Island, TN 38581
Phone number: (931) 686-2471
Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/rock-island
Park Name: Fall Creek Falls State Park
Address: 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, TN 38585
Phone number: (423) 881-5298
Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fall-creek-falls
Sports Teams:
Basketball:
Team: Memphis Grizzlies
League/Association: NBA, Western Conference, Southwest Division
Website: https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/
Football:
Team: Tennessee Titans
League/Association: NFL, AFC, South
Website: https://www.titansonline.com/
Hockey:
Team: Nashville Predators
League/Association: NHL, Central Division, Western Conference
Website: https://www.nhl.com/predators
Baseball:
Team: Nashville Sounds
League/Association: AAA, Pacific Coast, Minor League
Website: https://www.milb.com/nashville
Team: Memphis Redbirds
League/Association: AAA, Pacific Coast, Minor League
Website: https://www.milb.com/memphis
Soccer:
Team: Nashville SC
League/Association: USL Championship
Website: https://www.nashvillesc.com/
Annual State Fair
Name: Tennessee State Fair
Location: Nashville Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Month: September
Website: http://tnstatefair.org/
List of Major Cities
Nashville
Memphis
Knoxville
Find A Moving Company
https://www.northamerican.com/find-an-agent
Quick Guide to Nashville
City Overview:
Nashville is the capital city of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. The most populous city in the state, Nashville is home to approximately 700,000 residents. Located in the centralized, northern part of the state, Nashville lies on the Cumberland River and is home to numerous colleges and universities including Tennessee State University, Fisk University, Vanderbilt University, Lipscomb University, and Belmont University. Founded in 1797, Nashville is a historic city with a rich, unique history. The city’s namesake is General Francis Nash of the Revolutionary War’s Continental Army. The city became both a port city and a railroad hub early on its history, which spurred its growth and brought both industry and residents. Interestingly, during the Civil War, Nashville became the first state capital city to fall to Union troops in 1862. After the war, Nashville rebuilt and reclaimed its position as a thriving city while also building a manufacturing base to further strengthen its economy. Nashville is a famous city for music, known widely for its numerous live shows and is increasingly becoming known as a center for film making as well.
Major industries
● Automotive Manufacturing
● Energy
● Film Production
● Health Care
● Manufacturing
City Nickname(s): “Music City”, “Athens of the South”
School Districts:
Name: Metro Nashville Public Schools
Phone number: (615) 259-4636
Website: https://www.mnps.org/
Crime Statistics:
Link to Neighborhoodscout.com Crime Index
Cost of Living Index Link
Link to Numbeo.com city specific page
Local Police Numbers:
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (615) 862-8600
Main Fire Department:
Address: 63 Hermitage Avenue Nashville, TN 37210
Phone number: (615) 862-5421
Website: https://www.nashville.gov/Fire-Department.aspx
Area Hospitals & Locations
- Hospital: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Address: 1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232-2102
Phone number: (615) 322-5000
Website: https://ww2.mc.vanderbilt.edu/
- Hospital: St. Thomas West Hospital
Address: 4220 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205-2095
Phone number: (615) 222-2111
Website: https://www.sthealth.com/locations/saint-thomas-west-hospital
Utilities:
Local Electric Company
- Nashville Electric Service
1214 Church St., Nashville, TN 37246
Phone number: (615) 736-6900
Website:https://www.nespower.com/
Municipal Water Company
- Davidson Metro Water Service
1700 3rd Ave N. Nashville, TN 37208
Phone number: (615) 862-4600
Website: https://www.nashville.gov/Water-Services.aspx
Local Cable Companies
- Spectrum
Phone number: (866) 874-2389
Website: www.spectrum.com
- DirecTV
Phone number: 1(855) 403-3473
Website: https://www.directv.com/city/
- Dish Network
Phone number: 1(877) 699-9710
Website: www.dish.com
- AT&T U-Verse
Phone number: 1(866) 861.6075
Website: https://www.att.com/tv/
Local Waste/Dump/Recycle
Waste:
- Nashville Public Works Residential Trash Program
Address: 750 S 5th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Phone number: (615) 862-5000
- JE McMurtry Disposal
Address: 103 Donald St, Nashville, TN 37207
Phone number: (615) 227-8881
- Red River Waste Solutions
Address: 1122 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
Phone number: (615) 650-6968
Dump:
- Nashville Public Works Residential Trash Program
East Center
943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Drive, Nashville, TN 37207
Phone number: (615) 862-8631
Ezell Pike Center
Address: 3254 Ezell Pike (Behind the South Police Precinct) Nashville, TN 37211
Phone number: (615) 880-2530
Omohundro
Address: 1019 Omohundro Place (entrance on Freightliner Drive), Nashville, TN 37210
Phone number: (615) 880-1955
Anderson Lane Center
939A Anderson Lane, Madison, TN 37115
Phone number: (615) 860-2588
Recycling Company:
Nashville Public Works Residential Recycling Program
Address: 750 S 5th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Phone number: (615) 862-5000
JE McMurtry Disposal
Address: 103 Donald St, Nashville, TN 37207
Phone number: (615) 227-8881
Red River Waste Solutions
Address: 1122 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
Phone number: (615) 650-6968
Quick Guide to Memphis
City Overview:
Memphis is located on the Mississippi River in western Tennessee within the Southwestern portion of Shelby County. The seat of Shelby County, Memphis is the most populous of any city located on the Mississippi River with nearly 700,000 people calling it home. The city’s neighborhoods are distinctive and host a variety of landscapes. Memphis is a famous city for music namely, blues and rock n’ roll and is widely famed for its deep roots in both culture and history. Hernando De Soto was the first European to discover Memphis with his 1541 expedition. Soon after, parts of Memphis’s bluffs would become a source of contention amongst the Spanish, French, and the English as Memphis began its transformation into a city. Future President Andrew Jackson, John Overton, and James Winchester founded the city of Memphis in 1819. Eventually, the city became one of the largest in the Antebellum South as a market for mostly lumber, slaves, and agricultural goods. At the close of the Civil War, the city became the largest market for both cotton and lumber which caused exponential growth for Memphis. During the Civil Rights Movement, Memphis played a crucial historic role with many important events taking place in the city, including the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, Memphis remains a center for entertainment, media, art, education, and commerce. Along with its still vibrant music scene, Memphis has also gained notoriety for its barbeque and hosts the World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest annually.
Major industries
● Logistics & Distribution
● Manufacturing
● Research & Development
City Nickname(s): “Home of the Blues”, “Birthplace of Rock n’ Roll”
School Districts:
Name: Shelby County Schools
Phone number: (901) 416-5300
Website: http://www.scsk12.org/
Crime Statistics:
Link to City-Data.com Crime Index
Cost of Living Index Link
Link to Numbeo.com city specific page
Local Police Numbers:
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (901) 545-COPS
Main Fire Department:
Address: 65 South Front Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number: (901) 527-1400
Website: https://memphistn.gov/government/fire_department
Area Hospitals & Locations
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
6019 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN 38120-2173
Phone number: (901) 226-5000
Website: https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/memphis
Methodist University Hospital
1265 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-3415
Phone number: (901) 516-7000
Website: https://www.methodisthealth.org/locations/methodist-university-hospital
Utilities:
Local Electric Company
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water Division (MLGW)
Address: 220 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number: (901) 544-MLGW (6549)
Website: http://www.mlgw.com/
Municipal Water Company
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water Division (MLGW)
Address: 220 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number: (901) 544-MLGW (6549)
Website: http://www.mlgw.com/
Local Cable Companies
Spectrum
Phone number: (866) 874-2389
Website: www.spectrum.com
DirecTV
Phone number: 1(855) 403-3473
Website: https://www.directv.com/city/
Dish Network
Phone number: 1(877) 699-9710
Website: www.dish.com
AT&T U-Verse
Phone number: 1(866) 861.6075
Website: https://www.att.com/tv/
Local Waste/Dump/Recycle
Waste:
- City of Memphis Solid Waste
125 N. Main Street - Room #628, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number: (901) 636-6866
- Republic Services
5494 Malone Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
Phone number: (901) 794-8071
- Waste Management
3750 Hatcher Cir, Memphis, TN 38118
Phone number: (901) 440-2593
- Waste Connections
621 E Brooks Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
Phone number: (901) 398-5400
Dump:
- South Shelby Landfill
5494 Malone Road, Memphis, TN 38118
Phone number: (901) 794-8071
Recycling Company:
- City of Memphis Solid Waste
125 N. Main Street - Room #628, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number: (901) 636-6866
- Republic Services
5494 Malone Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
Phone number: (901) 794-8071
- Waste Management
3750 Hatcher Cir, Memphis, TN 38118
Phone number: (901) 440-2593
- Waste Connections
621 E Brooks Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
Phone number: (901) 398-5400
Quick Guide to Knoxville
City Overview:
The seat of Knox County, Knoxville is Tennessee’s third most populous city with nearly 200,000 residents. In 1768, Knoxville was established and functioned as the original capital city for the state of Tennessee. Due to its landlocked location, Knoxville experienced difficulties early on from its geographic isolation. Upon the railroad’s arrival in the 1850s, Knoxville began to finally boom, however, the lead up to the Civil War created tension within the city due to residents being divided on secession. Knoxville was occupied by both Union and Confederate forces during the years of the Civil War. After the war, Knoxville rebranded itself as a wholesaling and manufacturing center which led to rapid growth and development. Manufacturing began to struggle in the 1920s which led to its eventual collapse within the city. In 1982, Knoxville hosted the World’s Fair which provided needed economic support to ignite growth once again. Knoxville today is home to the headquarters of several corporations as well as the flagship location of the University of Tennessee.
Major industries
● Energy
● Telecommunications
● Financial Services
City Nickname(s): “Marble City”, “Heart of the Valley”, “Queen City of the Mountains”, “K-Town”, “Scruffy City”, “Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains”
School Districts:
Name: Knox County Schools
Phone number: (865) 594-1800
Website: https://www.knoxschools.org/
Crime Statistics:
Link to City-Data.com Crime Index
Cost of Living Index Link
Link to Numbeo.com city specific page
Local Police Numbers:
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (865) 215-7000
Main Fire Department:
900 E. Hill Ave., Suite 430, Knoxville, TN 37915
Phone number: (865) 595-4480
Website: http://knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/fire_department
Area Hospitals & Locations
- Parkwest Medical Center
9352 Park West Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37923-4325Phone number: (865) 373–1000
Website: https://www.treatedwell.com/
- University of Tennessee Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920-6900
Phone number: (865) 305–9000
Website: https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/
Utilities:
Local Electric Company
- Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)
4428 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone number: (865) 524-2911
Website: www.kub.org
Municipal Water Company
- Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)
4428 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone number: (865) 524-2911
Website: www.kub.org
Local Cable Companies
Spectrum
Phone number: (866) 874-2389
Website: www.spectrum.com
DirecTV
Phone number: 1(855) 403-3473
Website: https://www.directv.com/city/
Dish Network
Phone number: 1(877) 699-9710
Website: www.dish.com
AT&T U-Verse
Phone number: 1(866) 861.6075
Website: https://www.att.com/tv/
Xfinity by Comcast
Phone number: (800) 266-2278
Website: https://www.xfinity.com/
Wow!
Phone number: (865) 357-1000
Website: https://www.wowway.com/
Local Waste/Dump/Recycle
Waste:
- City of Knoxville
400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone number: (865) 215-2817
- Waste Connections of Tennessee
2400 Chipman St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone number: (865) 522-0078
- Waste Management
Phone number: (865) 525-0529
Dump:
- John Sevier Convenience Center
1950 W. Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone number: (865) 215-5865
- Carter Convenience Center
8815 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37924
Phone number: (865) 215-5865
- Tazewell Pike or Gibbs Convenience Center
7201 Tazewell Pike, Corryton, TN 37721
Phone number: (865) 215-5865
- Halls
3608 Neal Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
Phone number: (865) 215-5865
- Powell Convenience Center
7311 Morton View Lane, Powell, TN 37849
Phone number: (865) 215-5865
Recycling Company:
- City of Knoxville
400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone number: (865) 215-2817
- Waste Connections of Tennessee
2400 Chipman St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone number: (865) 522-0078
- Waste Management
Phone number: (865) 525-0529
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