Tennessee
Ernest Holmes of Chattanooga invented the tow truck in 1916. A descendant of Holmes wants to tow all the vehicles in Tennessee unless you put a stop to it. You have 45 minutes to solve the Tennessee breakout and the towing will halt.
Ernest Holmes of Chattanooga invented the tow truck in 1916. A descendant of Holmes wants to tow all the vehicles in Tennessee unless you put a stop to it. You have 45 minutes to solve the Tennessee breakout and the towing will halt.
Tennessee became the 16th state on June 1, 1796. The largest city, Nashville, is also the capital. The state's nickname is the Volunteer State.
Tennessee became the 16th state on June 1, 1796. The largest city, Nashville, is also the capital. The state's nickname is the Volunteer State.
Tennessee is tied for the state with the most borders. Can you name the other state that also borders eight other states?
Tennessee is tied for the state with the most borders. Can you name the other state that also borders eight other states?
Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri.
Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri.
The Tennessee flag features red, white, and blue, just like its country's flag - the USA.
The Tennessee flag features red, white, and blue, just like its country's flag - the USA.
The three stars on the Tennessee flag represent the three Grand Divisions of the state: East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee.
The three stars on the Tennessee flag represent the three Grand Divisions of the state: East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee.
The white circle that surrounds the three stars represents the unity of the three divisions.
The white circle that surrounds the three stars represents the unity of the three divisions.
Reelfoot Lake is considered the, "Turtle Capital of the World." The lake is located in the far upper northwest corner of the state.
Reelfoot Lake is considered the, "Turtle Capital of the World." The lake is located in the far upper northwest corner of the state.
If you are a sugar lover, thank William Morrison and John C. Wharton. They found a technique of spinning heated sugar into cotton candy. It was originally called “fairy floss.”
If you are a sugar lover, thank William Morrison and John C. Wharton. They found a technique of spinning heated sugar into cotton candy. It was originally called “fairy floss.”
The two Tennessee candy-makers took their cotton candy machine to the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904 and sold each box for 25 cents.
The two Tennessee candy-makers took their cotton candy machine to the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904 and sold each box for 25 cents.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States.
The park receives more than 10 million visitors per year.
The park receives more than 10 million visitors per year.
Below you will find the next three most visited national parks in America.
Below you will find the next three most visited national parks in America.
Grand Canyon (4.8 million)
Grand Canyon (4.8 million)
Yosemite (4 million)
Yosemite (4 million)
Yellowstone (3.5 million)
Yellowstone (3.5 million)
<--- Hattie Caraway was born in Bakerville, Tennessee in 1878. She was the first woman elected to serve as an United State Senator. She represented the state of Arkansas.
<--- Hattie Caraway was born in Bakerville, Tennessee in 1878. She was the first woman elected to serve as an United State Senator. She represented the state of Arkansas.
Tennessee is home to 3,800 caves. Checkout the stalagmites in Forbidden Caverns.
Tennessee is home to 3,800 caves. Checkout the stalagmites in Forbidden Caverns.
The first miniature golf course was located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The first miniature golf course was located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Tennessee is the home state of these talented musicians: Kenny Chesney, Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake, and Dolly Parton.
Tennessee is the home state of these talented musicians: Kenny Chesney, Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake, and Dolly Parton.
The state of Tennessee has contributed greatly to American music. Tennesseans love music!
The state of Tennessee has contributed greatly to American music. Tennesseans love music!
Nashville is nicknamed, "The Music City and is home to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry.
Nashville is nicknamed, "The Music City and is home to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry.
Bristol is recognized as the "Birthplace of Country Music."
Bristol is recognized as the "Birthplace of Country Music."
Memphis musicians have influenced blues, early rock and roll, and soul music.
Memphis musicians have influenced blues, early rock and roll, and soul music.
Elvis called Graceland his home for twenty years. He purchased the 14 acre estate in 1957 and lived there until his death in 1977. His home in Memphis is the second most-visited house in America. Only the White House in Washington D.C. gets more visitors each year.
Elvis called Graceland his home for twenty years. He purchased the 14 acre estate in 1957 and lived there until his death in 1977. His home in Memphis is the second most-visited house in America. Only the White House in Washington D.C. gets more visitors each year.
Elvis Presley moved to Memphis with his family when he was thirteen. He began his amazing rock and roll career in Memphis six years later.
Elvis Presley moved to Memphis with his family when he was thirteen. He began his amazing rock and roll career in Memphis six years later.
Elvis Presley is the undisputed King of Rock and Roll. He helped make rock 'n' roll music popular in America. He had 18 No. 1 hits.
Elvis Presley is the undisputed King of Rock and Roll. He helped make rock 'n' roll music popular in America. He had 18 No. 1 hits.
He was one of the first ten performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What year was he inducted?
He was one of the first ten performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What year was he inducted?
Not only did Elvis sing rock 'n' roll music, he also sang country and gospel songs.
Not only did Elvis sing rock 'n' roll music, he also sang country and gospel songs.
The National Civil Rights Museum is located in Memphis, Tennessee.
The National Civil Rights Museum is located in Memphis, Tennessee.
In 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was staying in Memphis to support a strike by sanitation workers. On April 4, 1968, he stepped out of Room 306 and was assassinated by James Earl Ray.
In 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was staying in Memphis to support a strike by sanitation workers. On April 4, 1968, he stepped out of Room 306 and was assassinated by James Earl Ray.
In 1991, the motel was reborn into the National Civil Rights Museum. The museum sits on four acres and includes the Lorraine Motel and the neighboring rooming house where Ray fired the fatal shot.
In 1991, the motel was reborn into the National Civil Rights Museum. The museum sits on four acres and includes the Lorraine Motel and the neighboring rooming house where Ray fired the fatal shot.
You can visit the museum on any day from 9 AM to 5 PM, except Tuesday and major holidays.
You can visit the museum on any day from 9 AM to 5 PM, except Tuesday and major holidays.
