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TNTennessee State Symbols
Tennessee's official symbols
Nickname
The Volunteer State
State bird
Northern Mockingbird
State flower
Iris / Passion Flower
State tree
Tulip Poplar
State motto
Agriculture and Commerce
State song
Multiple — including "Rocky Top"
Capital
Nashville
Statehood year
1796
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Tennessee got its nickname
Tennessee is best known as "The Volunteer State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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