- **Date of Independence:** June 1, 1796 (territory admitted as 16th state - not part of original 13 colonies) - **Date of Annexation to [[United States of America (USA)]]:** June 1, 1796 (16th state to join the Union) - **Population (2025):** 7.3 million - **GDP (2025):** $432 billion - **Largest City:** Nashville (687,000) - **State Capital:** Nashville (687,000) - **Historical Note:** Known as the "Volunteer State" for its residents' military service. First state formed from federal territory, birthplace of country music (Nashville) and blues (Memphis). Home to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, played crucial role in westward expansion. [[Andrew Jackson]] and [[James K. Polk]] were from Tennessee.