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Tennessee on the US map
Tennessee is located in the South region of the United States — specifically the upland south subregion. With an area ranking of #36 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights Tennessee in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Tennessee is Nashville. The largest city by population is Nashville — same as the capital, which is the case in about 17 of 50 US states.
Borders and neighbors
Tennessee shares land borders with 8 other US states: Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #36 of 50
- Population: 5 to 10 million
- Coastline: landlocked (no ocean access)
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Appalachian range: yes
- Mississippi River: bordered or crossed by
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Tennessee appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Tennessee shares borders with 8 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Tennessee appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
Play today's puzzle →Common questions
Where is Tennessee located?
Tennessee is in the South region of the United States. Its capital is Nashville and its largest city is Nashville. The state ranks #36 of 50 by total area.
What states border Tennessee?
Tennessee borders Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri. That's 8 bordering states in total.
Is Tennessee on the coast?
No, Tennessee is landlocked. It has no ocean coastline and no Great Lakes shoreline.
What time zone is Tennessee in?
Tennessee observes Eastern Time (the state spans multiple time zones).
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