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Berry likely playing last game at Neyland...twelve on the 2009 season: stick around for his senior season, or take the leap into early entry and make himself available for the 2010. The Tennessee safety seemed to hint, though, that his "family situation" may have him leaning toward... In this article: Eric Berry, Tennessee, Southeastern Conference, Tennessee Volunteers, Sam Bradford, and NFL |
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AP Online | 13 hours ago
Tenn.-Martin holds off Harris-Stowe 79-67
Tenn. -Martin holds off Harris-Stowe 79-67 MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - Reuben Clayton scored 21 points to lead Tennessee-Martin in a 79-67 win over Harris-Stowe, notching the first career victory for new coach Jason James on Friday. Dominique...
In this article: Tennessee-Martin
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Reuters | 13 hours ago
Tennessee judge blocks law allowing guns in bars
...delivered to your inbox each day. Tennessee judge blocks law allowing guns in bars NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - A judge on Friday blocked a Tennessee law that allowed people to bring handguns into restaurants and bars. The law...
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washingtonpost.com | 14 hours ago
Judge strikes down Tennessee guns-in-bars law
...lawsuit brought by a group of plaintiffs, many of them restaurant owners. More than 257,000 people have handgun carry permits in Tennessee. Tennessee previously banned handguns in all locations where alcohol was served. The new law made an...
In this article: Phil Bredesen, Plaintiff, and Memphis
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AP Online | 15 hours ago
Judge strikes down Tennessee guns-in-bars law
...lawsuit brought by a group of plaintiffs, many of them restaurant owners. More than 257,000 people have handgun carry permits in Tennessee. Tennessee previously banned handguns in all locations where alcohol was served. The new law made an...
In this article: Plaintiff, Attorney General, and Phil Bredesen
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NBC | 20 hours ago
Tenn. redoubles efforts to purge dead voters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett says he is redoubling efforts to remove dead people from voter registration rolls around the state. Hargett issued a press release Friday to say that he has charged Elections...
In this article: Memphis, Wmc-tv, Ophelia Ford, and Social Security Administration
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washingtonpost.com | 1 day ago
Tenn. slayings suspect asked to hug daughter
FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. -- A man charged with fatally stabbing and beating six people in Tennessee and Alabama asked a responding deputy to let him hug his 4-year-old daughter - the only person spared in the attack, the deputy testified...
In this article: Fayetteville, Huntsville, Ala, and Alabama
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AP Online | 3 days ago
Tennessee routs UNC-Asheville 124-49
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Scotty Hopson had a career-high 25 points and No. 10 Tennessee set a school record for points in a game with a 124-49 victory over North Carolina-Asheville on Tuesday night. It was coach Bruce Pearl's 100th win...
In this article: Asheville, Bruce Pearl, Big South Conference, NCAA, and Long Beach State
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AP Online | 3 days ago
No. 6 Tennessee blows out Texas Tech 91-53
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Taber Spani scored 18 points and Glory Johnson added 17 points to lead No. 6 Tennessee past Texas Tech 91-53 on Tuesday night. Shekinna Stricklen added 16 points for the Lady Vols, who traveled to San Antonio with hopes...
In this article: Texas Tech, San Antonio, Connecticut, and Texas
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AP Online | 7 days ago
No. 10 Tennessee beats Austin Peay 83-54
...the stretch, and Wesley Channels sank a fast-break layup with 24 seconds left before the break to cut Tennessee's lead to 31-25. Tennessee is 5-0 in season openers under Pearl, and the Vols' average margin of victory in those games is...
In this article: Bruce Pearl, Scotty Hopson, and Ohio Valley Conference
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Description from Wikipedia:
Tennessee (/tɛnɨˈsiː/) is a state located in the Southeastern United States. According to the 2008 census, it has a population of 6,214,888, an increase of nearly 9.5% since 2000. Tennessee is the 14th fastest growing state in the US and is ranked 17th by population. It is ranked 36th by total land area. In 1796, it became the 16th state to join the Union. The capital and second largest city is Nashville, with a 2008 population of 626,144. The Nashville Metropolitan Area is the state's largest, at 1,521,437 people. Tennessee's largest city is Memphis, with a 2008 population of 670,902 and 1,280,533 in its metro area.
- Name:
- Tennessee
- Also Known As:
- The Volunteer State
- Capital:
- Nashville
- Motto:
- Agriculture and Commerce
- Largest City:
- Memphis
- Governor:
- Phil Bredesen (D)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- Ron Ramsey (R)
- Total Area:
- 109,247
- Area of Land:
- 41,243
- Area of Inland Water:
- 2,400
- Latitude:
- 34° 59′ N to 36° 41′ N
- Longitude:
- 81° 39′ W to 90° 19′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 54
- Lowest Point:
- Mississippi River
- Elevation highest point:
- 2,025
- Highest Point:
- Clingmans Dome
- Admittance Date:
- June 01, 1796
- Time Zone:
- Central: UTC-6/-5
- Demonym:
- Tennessean
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