Tennessee, US
Tennessee: Located in the southeastern United States, this state is known for its diverse music heritage, including country, blues, and rock and roll.
Tennessee is a southeastern state nestled in the Appalachian and Smoky Mountains region. It is bordered by Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Mississippi.
Some key facts about Tennessee:
- Capital: Nashville
- Population: Around 6.8 million
- Area: 42,143 square miles
- Nicknames: The Volunteer State, The Big Bend State
Tennessee has a long winding landscape with forests, valleys, plains, and the Appalachian and Smoky Mountains. Major rivers include the Tennessee River and Cumberland River. The state has a humid subtropical climate and four distinct seasons.
Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Clarksville are Tennessee's largest cities. Nashville is renowned as the epicenter of country music, while Memphis played a pivotal role in the emergence of blues, soul, and rock music.
Tennessee has a diverse economy spanning agriculture, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, retail, and tourism. Major companies like FedEx are headquartered in the state.
Key attractions include Graceland, Dollywood, the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tennessee takes pride in country music, barbecue, and Southern hospitality. College sports also have an enormous following.
In summary, Tennessee’s musical heritage, mountainous beauty, and Southern charm make it a distinctive heartland state that radiates rural American traditions. Its music, cuisine, and natural gifts make Tennessee a cultural gem.
State Snapshot
Tennessee at a glance
Tennessee currently has 229 quality-checked populated place pages and 95 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
229
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
County pages
95
Open related pagesLargest city
NashvillePopulation 684,410
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Tennessee
| Population | 6,886,834 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Different from | tennessine |
| Area | 109247 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.16% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.84% |
| Easternmost point | Point(-81.646916666 36.611916666) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7504,-86.2503 |
| Legislative body | Tennessee General Assembly |
| Named for | Tanasi |
| Official language | English |
| Altitude | 919 feet / 280 meters |
| Capital | Nashville |
| Establishment | June 01, 1796 (230 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:57:22 (23rd September 2026) |
| Weather | 84℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Tennessee is located at 35°45'1"N 86°15'1"W (35.7503500, -86.2502700). It has 8 neighbors: Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky and Virginia.
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The largest city of Tennessee is Nashville with a population of 684,410. Other cities include, Memphis population 649,705, Knoxville population 190,223, Chattanooga population 184,742 and Clarksville population 161,247. See all Tennessee cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Tennessee (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Tennessee.
| City Name | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | Davidson | 684,410 |
| Memphis | Shelby | 649,705 |
| Knoxville | Knox | 190,223 |
| Chattanooga | Hamilton | 184,742 |
| Clarksville | Montgomery | 161,247 |
| Murfreesboro | Rutherford | 150,757 |
| Franklin | Williamson | 85,316 |
| Jackson | Madison | 67,402 |
| Johnson City | Washington | 66,906 |
| Bartlett | Shelby | 59,327 |
| Hendersonville | Sumner | 59,323 |
| Kingsport | Sullivan | 54,112 |
| Collierville | Shelby | 51,441 |
| Spring Hill | Anderson | 46,152 |
| Cleveland | Bradley | 45,948 |
| Gallatin | Sumner | 44,335 |
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Tennessee
Official Website- Jefferson County
- Lincoln County
- Hamblen County
- Anderson County
- Hamilton County
- Perry County
- Scott County
- Weakley County
- Crockett County
- Smith County
- Marshall County
- Bedford County
- Hickman County
- Union County
- Hardin County
- Washington County
- Overton County
- Sequatchie County
- Greene County
- Dickson County
- Dyer County
- Knox County
- Marion County
- Macon County
- Obion County
- Humphreys County
- Hardeman County
- Rhea County
- Wilson County
- Blount County
- Meigs County
- Rutherford County
- Haywood County
- Chester County
- Cumberland County
- Stewart County
- Shelby County
- Clay County
- Lawrence County
- Lake County
- Lewis County
- Campbell County
- Sullivan County
- McNairy County
- Maury County
- Hancock County
- Roane County
- Grundy County
- Franklin County
- McMinn County
- Sevier County
- Cannon County
- Henderson County
- Bledsoe County
- Van Buren County
- Lauderdale County
- Morgan County
- Robertson County
- Loudon County
- White County
- Giles County
- Monroe County
- Moore County
- Carter County
- Fayette County
- Fentress County
- Polk County
- Madison County
- Trousdale County
- Hawkins County
- DeKalb County
- Cheatham County
- Grainger County
- Henry County
- Carroll County
- Putnam County
- Unicoi County
- Benton County
- Wayne County
- Gibson County
- Decatur County
- Sumner County
- Johnson County
- Pickett County
- Jackson County
- Davidson County
- Claiborne County
- Houston County
- Coffee County
- Bradley County
- Montgomery County
- Williamson County
- Tipton County
- Warren County
- Cocke County
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,184,789 | - | census |
| 1920 | 2,337,885 | 7.01% | census |
| 1930 | 2,616,556 | 11.92% | census |
| 1940 | 2,915,841 | 11.44% | census |
| 1950 | 3,291,718 | 12.89% | census |
| 1960 | 3,567,089 | 8.37% | census |
| 1970 | 3,923,687 | 10% | census |
| 1980 | 4,591,120 | 17.01% | census |
| 1990 | 4,877,185 | 6.23% | census |
| 2000 | 5,689,283 | 16.65% | census |
| 2010 | 6,346,105 | 11.54% | census |
| 2011 | 6,399,291 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,453,898 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,494,340 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,541,223 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,591,170 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,646,010 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,708,799 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,771,631 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,829,174 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,886,834 | 0.84% | estimation process |
People born in Tennessee (200)
People born in Tennessee, including Swiss politician Ernst Leonhardt, politician Benjamin Baker Moeur, Eastern Cherokee Ghighau, or Beloved Woman, and warrior, introduced dairying and chattel slavery to Cherokee Nancy Ward, .
More notable people
- Margaret George (American writer) she was born in 19/01/1943
- Robert Russell Newton (American astronomer) he was born in 07/07/1918
- Dicky Wells (American jazz trombonist) he was born in 10/06/1907
- Simon Pollard Hughes (American politician (1830-1906)) he was born in 14/04/1830
- Hugh Hunt (American set decorator) he was born in 08/03/1902
- Mary Katharine Brandegee (American botanist (1844-1920)) she was born in 28/10/1844
- Burnett Guffey (American cinematographer) he was born in 26/05/1905
- Edgar Bright Wilson (American chemist (1908-1992)) he was born in 18/12/1908
- Johnny Shines (American blues singer and guitarist) he was born in 26/04/1915
- Frank Stokes (American blues musician, songster, and blackface minstrel) he was born in 01/01/1888
- Chris Crocker (American actor and comedian) was born in 07/12/1987
- James B. Frazier (American politician (1856-1937)) he was born in 18/10/1856
- Joe Hill Louis (American singer, guitarist, harmonica player and one-man band) he was born in 23/09/1921
- Baby Ray (American football player (1914-1986)) he was born in 30/09/1914
- Billy Barrix (American musician) he was born in 05/06/1937
- Thomas Clarke Rye (American politician (1863-1953)) he was born in 02/06/1863
- Bob Birdsong (American bodybuilder) he was born in 01/01/1948
- Major Ridge (Cherokee leader) he was born in 01/01/1771
Tennessee Counties (more)
Shelby County
county in Tennessee, United States.
Davidson County
county in Tennessee, United States.
Knox County
county in Maine, United States.
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 |
| Davidson County | 694,176 |
| Knox County | 475,609 |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 |
| Williamson County | 245,348 |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 |
| Sumner County | 195,561 |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 |
| Wilson County | 148,130 |
| Blount County | 134,751 |
| Washington County | 130,367 |
| Bradley County | 109,071 |
| Maury County | 99,590 |
| Sevier County | 99,244 |
| Madison County | 98,360 |
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Map & Images (more maps)
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