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Tennessee (  /t?n?'si?/ (help·info)) 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. [3] 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. [4]Tennessee borders eight other states Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee ties Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m).[2] Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail. The state line between Tennessee and North Carolina crosses the summit. The lowest point is the Mississippi River at the Mississippi state line. The geographical center of the state is located in Murfreesboro. The state of Tennessee is geographically and constitutionally divided into three Grand Divisions East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee. Tennessee features six principal physiographic regions the Blue Ridge, the Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region, the Cumberland Plateau, the Highland Rim, the Nashville Basin, and the Gulf Coastal Plain. Tennessee is home to the most caves in the United States, with over 8,350 caves registered to date. The Blue Ridge area lies on the eastern edge of Tennessee, bordering North Carolina. This region of Tennessee is characterized by the high mountains and rugged terrain of the western Blue Ridge Mountains, which are subdivided into several subranges, namely the Great Smoky Mountains, the Bald Mountains, the Unicoi Mountains, the Unaka Mountains and Roan Highlands, and the Iron Mountains. The average elevation of the Blue Ridge area is 5,000 feet (1,500 m) above sea level. Clingmans Dome, the state's highest point, is located in this region. The Blue Ridge area was never more than sparsely populated, and today much of it is protected by the Cherokee National Forest, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and several federal wilderness areas and state parks.
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1. Corker gives gloomy diagnosis for health care overhaul bill
November 19, 2009
U.S. Sen. Bob Corker had a gloom-and-doom diagnosis for Democrat-sponsored Senate health care reform legislation at a town hall meeting in downtown Elizabethton on Wednesday.
?If Republicans crafted a (health care reform) bill exactly like the bill that is coming before us, word for word ... there wouldn?t be a single Democratic vote for that bill...? the Tennessee Republican told about 100 people inside the Coffee Company. ?Many of the people in the Senate are looking at this as having to do with this presidency (of Democrat Barack Obama) and saving this presidency instead of realizing... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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2. Nursing Schools- Steps You Can Complete To Shrink Exam Nervousness In Nursing Schools
November 18, 2009
Do you find yourself afraid to tackle that next nursing schools Tennessee test? With tons of tests behind me, I am aware precisely what you're facing. Sometimes, I wake up at night reliving one of these times when facing a vital exam caused me to freeze. As I began to sweat, it absolutely was as if whatever I studied flooded out of me.I often think about staring at the clock as the worry began to pile up. I questioned if I would ever get through it. I have to pass this test to earn my credits.I'm embarrassed to mention how much time was spend before I was in a position to think about the... (read more)
Author: Dollie Godly
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3. Knoxville TN Dentistry
November 13, 2009
Our teeth are very important. With a little care they will last us a whole life and make our lives a lot less complicated. If we take care of them, they'll last. If we ignore and abuse them, they'll never make it. Part of looking after them is knowing what to do whenever something goes pear shaped. Who do we call in a dental emergency? If it is a medical emergency, you need to not delay to call 911 or go to the emergency room. Barring that, the first person you need to call is a certified Knoxville dentist. If you already have a dentist you trust, get his phone number and call. Your ... (read more)
Author: Jeremiah Brooks
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4. Nursing Schools - What Could Happen When You Get Kicked Out Of Nursing Schools?
November 13, 2009
This unhappy state of affairs plays itself out every year, in America's nursing schools. The problem has become so prevalent that city newspapers are covering the human drama that unfolds. People are left without hope or any one to turn to.Should the media in your area be unaware, you'll not be acquainted with the problem. In truth, this is a crisis that could affect us all! Suppose you had to go to the hospital tomorrow. Might you end up waiting all day long at a area hospital before you discover relief? A hospital visit normally means waiting for someone else to get around to treating ... (read more)
Author: Silvia Major
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5. Be Electricity Bill-Free with Magniwork
November 12, 2009
Sound too good to true right? But yes it is.
Now you don’t have to worry about your monthly electricity anymore. Magniwork indeed is an electricity saver that will totally cut almost half of your electricity consumption or even totally be free with electric bill. According to Tennessee Center for Policy Research, the average American household consumed a whooping 10,656 kilowatt-hours last year. Just imagine how much a certain household will save annually using Magniwork.
Magniwork free energy generator uses magnetic force to induce perpetual motion to run itself, indefinitely with... (read more)
Author: Edward Radcliff
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6. Houston Texans
November 12, 2009
The Texans joined the NFL in 2002 as an expansion team after Houston's previous franchise, the Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans), moved to Nashville, Tennessee. The club is one of five in the NFL that has yet to qualify for the Super Bowl, the only team in the league that has not achieved a playoff berth, and the only team that has not achieved a winning season.
The Houston Texans' principal owner and chairman is Bob McNair and the minority owner and vice chairman is Chuck Watson. The Harris County Sports Authority also is a minority owner of the team.
The Texans launched the... (read more)
Author: Dave McNabb
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7. Best Knoxville Dentists
November 12, 2009
Everyone's teeth are critical. They're made to last a lifetime and make our lives a lot easier. If we take care of them, they will last. If we fail to properly maintain them, they will never make it. Part of maintaining them is not forgetting what to do if something goes wrong. Who do we call in a dental emergency? If it is potentially fatal, you must right away call 911 or go to the emergency room. Barring that, the first person you need to call is a professional Knoxville dentist. If you already have a dentist you trust, get his phone number and call. As your dental professional, h... (read more)
Author: John Rich
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8. Fives Tips to Safe Auto Insurance
November 12, 2009
This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding safe auto insurance. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about safe auto insurance.
See how much you can learn about safe auto insurance when you take a little time to read a well-researched article? Don't miss out on the rest of this great information.
1. Safe first. Driving history is significant affecting to your insurance premium. If you have oftentimes accidents or violations of traffic rules you should have higher insurance costs. Drivers with safe driving record a... (read more)
Author: fuda shiro
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9. Top-rated dentist in Knoxville
November 10, 2009
Everyone's teeth are extremely important. They're made to last a whole life and make our lives a lot less complicated. If we take care of them, they'll last. If we fail to properly maintain them, they'll never make it. Part of maintaining them is knowing what to do if something goes pear shaped. What's the right thing to do in a dental emergency? If it's a medical emergency, you need to right away call 911 or find a way to the ER. But if it isn't an emergency, the 1st person you need to call is a experienced Knoxville dentist. If you already have a dentist you have worked with in the ... (read more)
Author: Frank Nunez
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10. Dentist Knoxville TN - Don't let fear keep you away
November 05, 2009
We've all heard the commonly shared advice : go to your Knoxville dentist every 6 months for a check up. But people avoid the dentist for plenty of reasons, including fear. In reality, it's one of the most common fears of American society. But unlike most phobias, this one is not rooted in foolish fear. Think about what goes on at a dentists office. Someone else is going to stick his fingers in your mouth, not to mention all the tools and drills that come with the hand. It's only natural to feel a bit of apprehension about going through this experience. That's the reason why it's so i... (read more)
Author: Ty Ball
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11. Inexpensive Medical Insurance In Tennessee
November 01, 2009
Inexpensive health care insurance in Tennessee can be obtained through Cover Tennessee, a volunteer health care insurance in Tennessee which is not only affordable to the state, but is also affordable to participants of Cover Tennessee. Cover Tennessee is designed to provide affordable and obtainable heathcare coverage for Tennessee residents who are without health care insurance because they can not afford to buy a health plan, or because they can afford to buy a health insurance plan but are continually turned down for health coverage due to a preexisting medical condition or severe... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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12. Natchez Trace State Park located in Henderson County Tennessee
October 27, 2009
With the many acres of scenic woodlands, the park includes four lakes, a swimming beach, a 47 room resort inn and restaurant complex, cabins, group lodge, camping areas, picnicking sites, playgrounds, a ball field, a regulation pistol and rifle firing range, picturesque hiking trails, a wrangler camp, 250 miles of horse riding trails, a park store, and archery range. Located at I-40, exit 116, this area is composed of a State Park, State Forest and a WMA with a total of 48,000 acres. The Tennessee Division of State Parks, Tennessee Division of Forestry and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agen... (read more)
Author: Brad Mays
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13. Maxwell House: An American Institution
October 23, 2009
It started in 1892 when a coffee blend that Joel Cheek came up with for the Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee became so popular that the hotel owner allowed no other coffee to be served to his guests. The special blend soon came to be known as Maxwell House coffee.
Years later, specifically on August 27, 1901, Joel Cheek and John Neal, his partner, decided to form the Nashville Coffee and Manufacturing Company and started producing Maxwell House coffee even to non-guests. The company was later renamed the Cheek-Neal Coffee Company.
1907 saw the birth of the legend that Pre... (read more)
Author: Hong Kirby
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14. The History of Kentucky Coffee Tree
October 23, 2009
Growing in Eastern and Central North America from New York and Ontario, West to Minnesota and South to Kansas, Tennessee and Oklahoma, the Kentucky coffee tree (Gymnocladus dioicus) is a moderately large canopy tree belonging to the legume family. It is known by several other names, such as American coffee berry, Kentucky mahogany, nicker treet, or stump tree.
The Kentucky coffee tree was pitted against the Tulip Poplar for the distinction of being named Kentucky's state tree. It eventually lost to the Tulip Poplar (also called Yellow Poplar or Tulip Tree) in 1994 but still retained the ... (read more)
Author: Hong Kirby
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15. How To Find Low cost Health Care Insurance In Tennessee
October 22, 2009
If you recently lost your health coverage but had 18 months of coverage prior to losing it, you could be eligible for a different type of low cost health insurance in Tennessee. Low cost health coverage in TN can be obtained with the help of the Health Care Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA.
HIPAA actually covers a variety of health-related topics, but if you are reading this you are most interested in one: When workers experience a change in jobs, or lose their jobs, they are entitled to keep health insurance coverage for themselves and their families.
How does... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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16. Number of babies being born goes down, hospitals report
October 22, 2009
Patrick and Kari Miller had planned to start a family within a year, but they found the economy affects more than just jobs and retail sales.
Patrick, 26, is majoring in biochemistry, hoping to enter medical school. Kari, also 26, has a pilot's license, but gave up plans to fly and enrolled in nursing school. Both are waiting tables to make ends meetWe had planned to start a family by at least 27 or 28, but now with both of us in school, we're probably pushing it back to, like, 30," says Patrick.
The Millers are joining a trend that is reflected in a decreasing birth rate, from S... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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17. Insurance in Nashville, Tennessee
October 22, 2009
Insurance For The Self-Employed
The biggest concern I hear from people who are thinking about starting, or already have, their own business is the lack of medical insurance. What most people don't know is that there are many options available that will allow you to have both medical and dental insurance without having a large company paying most of the premiums.
When you go looking for health insurance, you need to know the four main types.
* Fee-For Service. With this plan you pay a percentage of the cost with every doctors visit. The standard is 80/20 where the insurance comp... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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18. Bredesen warns cost to state could exceed $3 billion
October 22, 2009
Gov. Phil Bredesen warned Tuesday that pending federal health care legislation could cost Tennessee far more than the $735 million ?best estimate? his administration previously has cited.
The $735 million would stretch over five years, but ?in addition, there are huge unknowns for the states in this reform,? Gov. Bredesen said, estimating that those costs, if realized, could exceed another $3 billion from 2014 to 2019.
The governor?s comments, made during a health care forum at Belmont University, came hours before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee approved a $829 billion health care... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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19. H1N1 -Differences between Colds and the Flu
October 13, 2009
This year will be one of the worse years for the flu symptoms. So far 37 children have died of the H1N1. Emergency rooms all over the country are exploding their doors with patients coming in for flu symptoms. Recently in Tennessee a tent was set up outside of the Emergency Room to take care of the multitude of patients coming in with signs and symptoms of flu. Some of the individuals most likely did not need to be there. What brings individuals to the emergency room? Fear and the lack of knowledge are two common reasons. Health care options is the availability of medical treatment rank... (read more)
Author: Ellie Monski
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20. Why Visit North Carolina?
October 08, 2009
North Carolina is a state in the southeastern portion of the United States of America, on the Atlantic Seaboard. To the south of North Carolina lie South Carolina and Georgia, to the West Tennessee, and to the north Virginia. With a total land area of one hundred and thirty nine square kilometers (approximately fifty four thousand square miles), it is the 28th largest state in the nation. Its population of over 9,000,000 make it the 10th most populous state in the USA.
North Carolina makes a great place to holiday because of its wonderful landscapes that provide a wide range of outdoor ac... (read more)
Author: Bob Ethan
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21. Traveling in North Carolina
October 08, 2009
North Carolina is a state in the southeastern portion of the United States of America, on the Atlantic Seaboard. Georgia and South Carolina are located south of North Carolina, Tennessee is located west of North Carolina, and Virginia is located north of North Carolina. Its total area of approximately 139,000 square kilometers (around 54,000 square miles) make it the 28th largest state in the USA. Its population is quite large at over nine million, making it the tenth most highly populated state in the country.North Carolina is an impressive place to visit because its intriguing landscapes off... (read more)
Author: Adam Anders
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22. The Nashville You Never Knew Existed
October 08, 2009
Nashville has changed immensely in the last decade, and although certain elements of the city remain intact, there are alot of misconceptions about the vibe (and for my readers, the music industry). I'm mainly going to touch base on things to do and see should you decide to visit (later I'll write an article on what to expect if you're moving there for music).
Nashville is labeled "Music City USA". Notice that it's not "Country Music City" or "Contemporary Christian Music City". Nashville's music industry runs the gamut in styles despite it's stereotypes. A lot of artists from diffe... (read more)
Author: Bret Piontek
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23. The Top 20 Best Public Gardens to Visit in the United States
October 08, 2009
For the past year I've been compiling a list of Public Gardens in the United States for my gardening website. These gardens all look like fantastic places to visit, but what are the most popular?
The most popular public gardens (based on online chatter) in the USA are:
20. New Orleans Botanical Garden in New Orleans, Louisiana
...a tie for #20...
20. Cleveland Botanical Garden in Cleveland, Ohio
19. Beaumont Botanical Gardens in Beaumont, Texas
18. Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee
17. San Antonio Botanical Garden in San Antonio, Texas
16. Mi... (read more)
Author: Larry Truett
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24. Men Charged in Plot to Murder Obama
October 05, 2009
Two white supremacists have just been arraigned and officially charged with plotting to murder newly elected President Barack Obama and multiple other African Americans. Daniel Cowart, a 20-year old from Tennessee, and Paul Schlesselman, an 18-year old from Arkansas, pled not guilty today to seven federal charges. This long list of felonies includes: Threatening a presidential candidate Plotting a series of robberies Plotting multiple murders Possessing an illegal firearm
Transporting an illegal firearm across state boundaries If convicted on all counts, Cowart and Schlesselman ... (read more)
Author: Sam Cadbury
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25. Gatlinburg Tennessee A Great Vacation Stop For Anyone of Any Age
October 01, 2009
Gatlinburg Tennessee the name alone brings back warm memories that I enjoy from traveling with my family. Many people travel to Gatlinburg on a yearly basis to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Some people do not even realize that such beauty can exist let alone be so close that it is within a days journey to most of the East Coast of America. With the Great Smoky Mountains National Park so close to Gatlinburg many people pass through Gatlinburg for just a drive to get into the park or totally by-pass the town on the scenic by-pass. Now ... (read more)
Author: Kimberly Smith
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