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10 Unique Trivia Facts About Tennessee You Might Not Have Heard Before

by Chris Dodge
on Jan 15
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10 Surefire Signs You Have Strong Roots in Tennessee

by Chris Dodge
on Dec 5
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Some People Don’t Know That Nashville Was The First To Do These 7 Things

by Meghan Kraft
on Jun 28
A building with a vintage "Richards Office" sign and a modern "Goo Goo Shop" storefront in Nashville.
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Did You Know Tennessee Was the First to Do These 10 Things?

by Meghan Kraft
on Oct 23
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Few People Know The Real Reason Why There Are So Many References To Franklin In Tennessee

by Chris Dodge
on May 17
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Almost Nobody Knows That Parts Of The Iconic Movie The Jungle Book Were Filmed In Three Tennessee Wilderness Areas

Several scenes from "The Jungle Book" were filmed in the picturesque natural areas of Tennessee, including Fall Creek Falls State Park, Ozone Falls, and Lost Creek State Natural Area.

by Chris Dodge
on Mar 11
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11 Quirky Facts About Tennessee That Sound Fake but Are 100% True

From our lakes and waterfalls to our soda and candy inventions, the Volunteer State has all sorts of wacky, but true, facts.

by Chris Dodge
on Oct 20
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11 Embarrassing Facts About Tennessee That Will Make Your Cheeks Burn

Tennessee has a mix of strange laws and historical facts that are both amusing and embarrassing.

by Meghan Kraft
on Dec 24
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11 Troubling Facts About Tennessee You May Be Better Off Not Knowing

Tennessee faces several challenges, including high unemployment, poor driving conditions, and low life expectancy, but there are also many positive aspects to living in the state.

by Meghan Kraft
on Nov 18
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7 Famous Movies You Probably Didn’t Know Were Filmed in Nashville

Nashville is a popular filming location for many famous movies and TV shows.

by Meghan Kraft
on Oct 29
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7 Nicknames For Nashville That We All Use And Love

Nashville is known for its diverse culture and numerous nicknames reflecting its music, education, religious, and entertainment significance.

by Meghan Kraft
on Oct 20
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12 Awesome Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Tennessee

Tennessee has produced numerous famous celebrities across various entertainment industries.

by Meghan Kraft
on Sep 7
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