State Symbols Guide
Tennessee State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
TN
Capital
Nashville
Population
6,910,840
Statehood
1796
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
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State Flag
Tennessee State Flag
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State Flower
Iris
Iris
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State Motto
Agriculture and Commerce
English
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State Nickname
The Volunteer State
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State Tree
Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Tennessee
- Abbreviation
- TN
- Capital City
- Nashville
- Population
- 6,910,840
- Statehood Date
- June 1, 1796
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
