Movers Directory of Moving Companies in Tennessee
 About Tennessee Nicknamed, "the Volunteer State," when during the war of 1812 the state's militia won accolades for its brave performance at the Battle of New Orleans, Tennessee till today lives up to its nickname. More National Guard soldiers from Tennessee were deployed during the 1991 Gulf War than those from any other state! The Tennessee area claimed by both France and England after it was first visited by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto in 1540. Today, Tennessee with its capital city as Nashville is primarily an industrial state with majority of the population living in urban cities. Among the most important products are chemicals, textiles, apparel, electrical machinery, furniture, and leather goods. Other lines include food processing, lumber, primary metals, and metal products. The state ranks high in the production of marble, zinc, pyrite, and ball clay. Tennessee is also a leading tobacco-producing state. Tennessee is also famous round the world for its music. The typical sounds of Tennessee drums, guitars and vocals have been herd round the world. Memphis is where the blues were born and legends like B.B. King can still be heard live. Graceland, Elvis Presley’s residence is also in this state. So is Sun Studios where King Elvis recorded his first single. The other musical Mecca of Tennessee is Nashville, which is still the undisputed country music capital of the world. Once you are in Tennessee it would be easy for your to understand why the official slogan of the state is Tennessee—America at its best! Now that you are relocating in Tennessee here are some facts which you can not do without while living in the state: • Motto: Agriculture and Commerce • Origin of name: Of Cherokee origin; the exact meaning is unknown • Nashville is Tennessee's state capital. • Tennessee has more than 3,800 caves. • After White House, Elvis Presley's mansion at Graceland is the second most visited house in the country. • Dolly Parton is a native of this state. The singing star has a state highway named after her: the Dolly Parton Parkway. |
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