Tennessee is home to beautiful mountains and forests. The capital is Nashville, home to country music.

It’s also home to many mountain ranges including the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Mountains, and part of the Appalachian Mountains.

Fact One: Tennessee has more tree species than any other state.

Because of the wide variety of mountains and landscapes, Tennessee has more tree species than any other state.

Fact Two: The Raccoon is the Tennessee State Mammal.

The raccoon is the Tennessee state mammal. This sly creature is native to North America and are around the size of a small dog.

Raccoons are known for their intelligence and curiosity. They might be found breaking into your garden or trash can!

Fact Three: Davy Crockett was from Tennessee.

Pioneer and American folk hero Davy Crockett grew up in East Tennessee.

Fact Four: The Honey Bee is the Tennessee State Insect.

Honey bees are the only insect that produces food that humans can keep. Bees pollinating flowers helps keep flowers looking fresh and beautiful!

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