Tennessee

Welcome to the Tennessee information page! Take a look around and learn more about Tennessee's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about TN auto insurance. If you are moving to the great state of Tennessee, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver's license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.

Little Bit of History

The state of Tennessee encompasses 42,169 square miles and is ranked 36th in the nation's total area. It was the 16th state to enter the union on June 1, 1796. Tennessee was named after a Cherokee village called Tenasie.

Essentials

Motto-

Agriculture and commerce

Capital-

Nashville

Time Zone-

Central & Eastern

Demonym-

Tennessean

Quarter

Introduced - 2002

Song

My Tennessee

Beloved state, oh state of mine, In all the world I could not find,

Where God has strewn with lavish hand,

Did You Know?

• The only person in American history to be both an Admiral in the Navy and a General in the Army was Samuel Powhatan Carter who was born in Elizabethton.
• Tennessee has more than 3,800 documented caves.
• Coca-Cola was first bottle in 1899 at a plant on Patten Parkway in downtown Chattanooga after two local attorneys purchased the bottling rights to the drink for $l.00.
• Cotton made Memphis a major port on the Mississippi River. The Memphis Cotton Exchange still handles approximately one-third of the entire American cotton crop each year.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

If you are considering moving to the great state of Tennessee, here are a few tips to help you get started.

Driving in Tennessee
Be prepared with need-to-know basics such as obtaining your driver's license, vehicle registration, and requirements for ID cards by visiting the Tennessee Department of Safety online.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
With so many things to remember when moving such as calling your utility company or filling storage boxes, it's easy to get off track. Stay organized with these useful tools from Allstate:

• Use the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) to help you stay organized
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, can assist you in taking a full inventory of your belongings. You may also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record to document your belongings.

Remember to research your moving company's references, complaint history and check out their registration number. You can find this information at Relocation.com

Need an Insurance Policy in Tennessee?
Get a car insurance quote today (it's easy) and see if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also call 1-866-621-6900 or talk to your local Allstate agent for a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Tennessee State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Tennessee visit:

• Tennessee State Catastrophe Information
• Tennessee Auto Insurance Coverages

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