| State Abbreviation |
TN |
| Statehood |
June 1, 1796 |
| State Capital |
Nashville |
| Number of Counties |
95 |
| State Population (2005) | 5,962,959 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
January 2, 2002 |
| State Flower |
Iris |
| Nickname |
Volunteer State |
| State Flag |
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| Governor |
Phil Bredesen (D) |
| Senators |
Lamar Alexander (R)
Bob Corker (R) |
| Area Codes |
423, 615, 731, 865, 901, 931 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Memphis | 650,100 |
| Nashville-Davidson* | 569,891 |
| Knoxville | 173,890 |
| Chattanooga | 155,554 |
| Clarksville | 103,455 |
| * The city is is coextensive with Davidson County. |
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| Major Sports Teams |
NFL: Tennessee Oilers
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies
NHL: Nashville Predators
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