Posted in Tennessee
March 24, 2016
Tennessee Is Number One At All Of These Things
Here’s the thing – WE believe we’re number one at pretty much everything. We’re solid when it comes to people, places and things, but sometimes it takes a little nudge and a bit of research to uncover what the rest of the world thinks we rock out to. Curious where Tennessee ranks in this big ol’ world? We have 15 facts that are sure to blow your mind.
Their internet runs 50 times faster than anywhere else in the US, making it the quickest city to the world wide web in the nation.
Not that you really can (seriously, don't do it). It's the largest underground lake in the nation, though.
You owe Tennessee for this one - the first patented mini golf course was located in Tennessee. Patented is the key word, folks.
Once the largest in the world, Chattanooga still holds a top spot as one of the biggest in the US.
Founded in 1971, the Summertown commune is now the largest and oldest still running in the US.
The world's largest artificial snow surface, at 5 acres, is at Ober Gatlinburg.
The Grand Ole Opry is the longest running radio show - ever. The United States would be a different place without it.
We were the last to secede, and the first to re-enter the union after the war.
There are more horses per capita in Shelby County than absolutely ANYWHERE else in the US.
Because, duh. Just look at that picture. Then visit it.
If we had to tell you Jack Daniel's, you have a problem.
We're #1 when it comes to the amount of soldiers from Tennessee that fought in the war between the states.
You can thank us for Kit-Kats and Snickers - we started that trend.
We're tied with Missouri with eight state neighbors - making us solidly numero uno as the most neighborly (including Missouri. We didn't forget you!).
Born in Tennessee - funding your cavities since 1897.
Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments below!
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