Tennessee Β· State Nickname Quiz
Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with Tennessee as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.
Tennessee's nickname is "Volunteer State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with Tennessee in rotation β match the nickname to the state.
Why "Volunteer State"?
"Volunteer State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state β its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.
Quick facts
- USPS code
- TN
- Capital
- Nashville
- Largest city
- Nashville
- Region
- South
- Admitted to Union
- 1796
- Nickname
- Volunteer State
- Electoral votes
- 11
- Bordering states
- Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia
Other Tennessee games
More about Tennessee
Frequently asked
What is Tennessee's nickname?
Volunteer State
Is this game free?
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Can I play other Tennessee quizzes?
Yes β see the sibling games above. Tennessee appears in every Statedoku mini-game.