Date Posted: 06/11/25
NCP Blog: Spotlight on Panel Members in Tennessee
Tennessee was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796, as the 16th state. It is located in the southeastern region of the country and borders Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. The state is divided into three grand divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee.
The state’s estimated population in 2024 was 7.22 million people, making it the 15th most populous state. Nashville, the state capital, is also the largest city. Tennessee is the 36th largest state in land area.
Fun Facts about Tennessee
Mountain Dew was invented in Knoxville in the 1930s as a new drink to mix with whiskey.
Machine-made Cotton Candy (fairy floss) was invented in Tennessee by a dentist and a candy maker in 1897.
The beloved Southern treat, MoonPie, was invented in Chattanooga in 1917; it is a treat as big as the “moon.”
The tallest underground waterfall in the United States is Ruby Falls, an impressive 145 feet.
Nashville has its very own Batman Building. Technically, it is the AT&T building, but it has been nicknamed the Batman Building. At 617 feet tall, the building is the tallest skyscraper in Tennessee.
Tennessee has more caves than any other state. There are over 9,200 caves and caverns throughout the state.
Famous people from Tennessee include Morgan Freeman, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, and Justin Timberlake.
NCP Panel Members in Tennessee
Let’s learn about your fellow panel members in Tennessee! Here’s how our panel members answered some of our state highlight survey questions.
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