Tennessee

From the rural serenity of the Smoky Mountains to the Country Music Capital of the World, Tennessee is a state that is rich in history and culture. Readers will be entranced by how this splendid heritage continues to influence the government, industry, and residents of Tennessee today.

The school that eventually became the University of Tennessee was founded as one of the first three colleges established west of the Appalachians. The University of Tennessee has exploded in growth in the 20th century, with campuses and programs across the state.

Welcome to Tennessee, the Volunteer State! Students will explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, attend a Tennessee Titans football game, visit the Grand Ole Opry, and more as they learn about Tennessee's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.