Tennessee
The 17th most populated state in the US is Tennessee, with a total population of 6,346,105. On June 1, 1796, Tennessee joined the nation as the 16th state. The western border of Tennessee is formed by the Mississippi River and the Appalachian Mountains lie in the eastern portion of the state. The capital city is Nashville and the largest city is Memphis – both cities offer a variety of choices when looking for a Personal Injury Lawyer. The “King of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley, made his home in Memphis. Nashville, Tennessee is home to one of the largest ports in the United States. Nicknamed the Volunteer State, the Tennessee state bird is the Mockingbird and the state butterfly is the Zebra Swallowtail. The official state gem is the Tennessee River Pearl, created from fresh water mussels.