What is the capital of Tennessee?
AnswerNashville
Nashville became the permanent capital of Tennessee in 1843.
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Tennessee facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Tennessee, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which river forms Tennessee's western border?
AnswerMississippi River
The Mississippi River separates western Tennessee from Arkansas and Missouri.
Going deeper
How many US states border Tennessee?
Answer8
Tennessee borders eight states, tied with Missouri for the most of any US state.
What do the three stars on Tennessee's state flag represent?
AnswerThe state's three Grand Divisions
The stars stand for East, Middle and West Tennessee, which are legally recognized regions.
The Tennessee River ends by flowing into which river at Paducah, Kentucky?
AnswerOhio River
After looping through Alabama and back north, the Tennessee River joins the Ohio at Paducah.
Expert level
Reelfoot Lake in northwest Tennessee was created by what?
AnswerThe New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812
Violent shaking changed the land and river flow, flooding a sunken area to form the lake.
Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls are near which Tennessee city?
AnswerChattanooga
Lookout Mountain rises above Chattanooga, near the Georgia and Alabama borders.
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