Tennessee
The
highest temperature recorded in Tennessee is 113°, Fahrenheit. This record high was recorded
on July 29 and August 9, 1930 at Perryville. Lowest Temperature The lowest temperature in
Tennessee, -32°, was recorded on December 30, 1917 at Mountain City.
Tennessee is known as the "Volunteer State" (a nickname earned during the War of 1812
because of the prominent role played by volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, especially during
the Battle of New Orleans).
Some of the famous Tennesseans are for example tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and
Justin Timberlake.
Tennessee is a leading tobacco-producing state.
Religion: Christian 82%, Other Religions 3%, Non-Religious 9%. 5% of the people
surveyed refused to answer.
Demographics
In 2000, the five most common self-reported ethnic groups in the state were: American
(17.3%), African American (16.4%), Irish (9.3%), English (9.1%), and German (8.3%).
The majority of Tennessee´s population lives in urban areas.
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