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at On June 1, 1796, Tennessee was 16th state to be admitted to statehood. State Bird: Mockingbird, selected as the state bird in 1933. Flower: Iris, in 1933. Tree: Tulip Tree, adopted in 1947. Motto: Agriculture and commerce Nickname: Volunteer State Songs: Tennessee has Six State Songs The first of six official state songs is: "My Homeland, Tennessee" Written by Nell Grayson Taylor This song became the second in 1935: "When It's Iris Time In Tennessee" Written by Willa Waid Newman This song became the third in 1955: "My Tennessee" Written by Frances Hannah Tranum This song became the fourth in 1965: "Tennessee Waltz" Written by Redd Stewart Composed by Pee Wee King This song became the fifth in 1982: "Rocky Top" Written by Boudleaux and Felice Bryant And the sixth of six official state songs in 1992: "Tennessee" Written by Vivian Rorie The State Flag: Adopted April 17, 1905, the flag features three stars representing the grand divisions of the state: East, Middle and West. The stars are bound together in indissoluble unity by an unending white band. ~ OUR TENNESSEE SURNAMES ~ SANDERS, CAMPBELL, GORDON & more ~ SOME TENNESSEE LINKS ~ Tennessee ~ TNGenWeb project Vital Records Information for Tennessee All About Tennessee GenForum ~ Tennessee Genealogy Forum Cyndi's List ~ Tennessee graphics by angelbear |