Tennessee Quiz
Tennessee is in the South. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Nashville |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | TN |
| Nickname | The Volunteer State |
| Census region | South |
| Bordering states | Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri |
| Statehood | 1796 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 6,910,840 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 42,144 |
Sample questions
Q1Which region is Tennessee in?
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South
The Census Bureau places Tennessee in the South region's East South Central division, between the Appalachians and the Mississippi.
Q2Which state has a smaller population than Tennessee?
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Oklahoma
Tennessee has about 6.9 million people (2020 Census), ranking No.16 of the 50 states by population.
Q3What is the postal abbreviation of Tennessee?
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TN
The postal abbreviation of Tennessee is TN.