We were hungry when we returned from New Orleans, so we made a delicious pizza, on the grill. Then we went for a walk at my favorite place in Nasvhille, Radnor Lake State Park. It's right near my house and has great trails and a small lake. There are lots of turtles that come out when it's warm, but it was a cold day and we only saw some ducks. You can see some in the photo with A.D.
Here are some fun and interesting facts about Tennessee:
The name "Tennessee" originated from the old Yuchi Indian word, "Tana-see," meaning "The Meeting Place."
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Nashville is the capitol of Tennessee. The capitol building was designed by noted architect William Strickland, who died during its construction and is buried within its walls
The "Guinness Book of World Records" lists the Lost Sea in Sweetwater as the largest underground lake in the United States
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. The park was named for the smoke-like bluish haze that often envelops these fabled mountains.
The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis is at the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed in 1968. The museum preserves the motel and tells the history of the American Civil Rights Movement
Tennessee has more than 3,800 documented caves.
Nashville's Grand Ole Opry is the longest continuously running live radio program in the world. It has broadcast every Friday and Saturday night since 1925.
The largest earthquake in American history, the New Madrid Earthquake occurred in the winter of 1811-12 in northwestern Tennessee. Reelfoot Lake located in Obion and Lake Counties was formed during this earthquake.
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Nashville is the capitol of Tennessee. The capitol building was designed by noted architect William Strickland, who died during its construction and is buried within its walls
The "Guinness Book of World Records" lists the Lost Sea in Sweetwater as the largest underground lake in the United States
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. The park was named for the smoke-like bluish haze that often envelops these fabled mountains.
The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis is at the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed in 1968. The museum preserves the motel and tells the history of the American Civil Rights Movement
Tennessee has more than 3,800 documented caves.
Nashville's Grand Ole Opry is the longest continuously running live radio program in the world. It has broadcast every Friday and Saturday night since 1925.
The largest earthquake in American history, the New Madrid Earthquake occurred in the winter of 1811-12 in northwestern Tennessee. Reelfoot Lake located in Obion and Lake Counties was formed during this earthquake.
Reputed "Turtle Capital of the World," Reelfoot Lake also features thousands of sliders, stinkpots, mud and map turtles.
Three United States presidents have come from Tennessee. Andrew Jackson was our 7th president, James K Polk was number 11 and Andrew Johnson, number 17. An interesting fact about Andrew Johnson is that he held every elective office at the local, state, and federal level, including President of the United States. He was elected alderman, mayor, state representative, and state senator from Greeneville, TN. He served as governor and military governor of Tennessee and United States congressman, senator, and vice president, becoming President of the United States following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. All these men were president in the 1800’s.
Here is a link to a nice slide show of photos from around the state of Tennessee:
http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/photos/
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