Tennessee (TN) Map

Tennessee is the thirty-sixth largest state in the country, and is situated in the southeastern United States. The state of Tennessee covers a total area of 42,143 square miles (109,247 square kilometers) and its neighboring states are Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, and Arkansas, making a total of eight border states, the highest number of any other state (tied with Missouri). The capital of TN is Nashville and the largest city is Memphis.

Tourist Attractions in Tennessee
The following are some of Tennessee's major tourist attractions:

• Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
• Appalachian National Scenic Trail
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Doe River
• Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
• Obed Wild and Scenic River
• Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
• Watauga River

Tennessee's major cities include Nashville, Chattanooga, Cookeville, Gatlinburg, Greeneville, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis, and Pigeon Forge.

Airports in Tennessee
Nashville International Airport, Memphis International Airport, McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville), Tri-Cities Regional Airport, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, and McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport are the leading airports in the state.

Economy of Tennessee
Key sectors of the the Tennessee economy include cotton, cattle, soybeans, and electrical power generation. The state houses the headquarters of many multinational corporations.

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Last Updated On : January 04, 2013