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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. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. View 7 States from the Peak of Clingmans Dome
October 01, 2009
By Bennie McCann
At 6,643-feet high, Clingmans Dome isn’t just the highest point in the Smoky Mountains…it’s the highest point in the entire state of Tennessee. As a matter of fact, it’s second only to Mount Mitchell in having the highest mountain peak east of the Mississippi. Believe it or not, on a clear day you can stand at the Dome’s observation tower and see over 100 miles and seven states. That’s quite a view. Even on a cloudy day the view is over 20 miles in any direction. It’s like standing on a cloud and looking out over the world.
The road leading to Clingmans Dome st... (read more)
Author: Bennie McCann
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18. alpha bomber
September 24, 2009
Travel back to 1959, Knoxville, Tennessee. The U. S. Dep. Of Defense inducted Alpha Industries to make over its armed forces jacket. As the jet age took flight to bigger heights and ground troops encountered trickier terrain, the technical wants and real-world demands of our infantrymen altered. In simple terms but not only achieved, Alpha reengineered replaced designs. As better fabrics were developed and tested, Alpha made better jackets for the troops better designed, better produced, and more reliable. Alpha garments were ranked as hotter, more comfortable, harder and created to me... (read more)
Author: alpha bomber
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19. If Obama Really Cared What Would He Be Doing?
September 24, 2009
Unemployment Insurance – He would be increasing benefits to 50% of gross pay for two years instead of bailing out companies.
Social Security – Raise the benefits by about 50%.
Wars – He would be pulling out of Iraq and Afghanistan. He promised to do so and instead is committing more troops.
Military – He would be downsizing the military. Why does he need 13 aircraft carrier groups?
Patriot Act – He would be canceling this. Instead of dropping certain parts of it like he promised, he is extending some provisions of the Patriot act.
Banking – Why bail out the banks and t... (read more)
Author: Aurelia Masterson
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20. Swiss Bank UBS Sued by 500 Americans
September 24, 2009
Executive Summary – The Swiss Bank UBS is being sued by at least 500 of their American clients for releasing information to the USA. The clients feel betrayed and are suing. The Swiss have had to add on 5 judges for a two year posting to hear the excess of cases they just got hit with. More cases should be coming in I would think.
As a result of the Swiss economy is getting hit hard. Personal bankruptcies are expected to hit 6,000 this year. Business bankruptcies this year will hit 5,000 for the first time. What I say is: What about the people who trusted them with their life savings that... (read more)
Author: Aurelia Masterson
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21. Dalai Lama Learns 'Fist-Bump' in Memphis
September 22, 2009
The Dalai Lama during a VOA interviewTibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has opened a three-week tour of North America in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was introduced to a new type of welcome.Memphis Mayor Myron Lowery greeted the Dalai Lama with the "fist bump," where instead of a handshake, two people touch fists.The Dalai Lama laughed, but later said the gesture reminds him of violence.He will be honored Wednesday at the National Civil Rights Museum, the former Memphis motel where civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968.The Dalai Lama's North American ... (read more)
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22. Why Nashville is Such a Popular Corporate Relocation Destination
September 24, 2009
When it comes to corporate relocation, few cities in American can claim to be as popular a destination as Nashville. There are many reasons for this, beginning with a business-friendly climate, pleasant weather, and friendly people. It is rare to talk to a person who does not enjoy living in the area. In 2007, Nashville was included in Forbes magazine's list of best places to do business. It also made Expansion Management's list of the top 50 cities for relocation for 2007, and it is a staple in Kiplinger's 50 Smart Places to Live.
Another important reason why Nashville is such a great ... (read more)
Author: Jerry Work
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23. The Top 10 Most Famous People With the Last Name of Williams
September 21, 2009
For the past year I've been compiling famous people to list on my name numerology website. These are all noted individuals, but who are the most famous? Today let's count down the most famous people with the last name of Williams.
The most famous people (based on online chatter) with the surname Williams are:
10. Andy Williams - Singer (Moon River, Where Do I Begin?, Happy Heart)
9. Tennessee Williams - Playwright (A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Glass Menagerie)
8. Vanessa Williams - Actress and former Miss America (Eraser, Harley Davidson and th... (read more)
Author: Larry Truett
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24. Drug Legalization Marches in Latin America
September 21, 2009
Executive Summary – The drug laws are not working. Everyone knows this. Eighty percent of the people in the massive USA prison system are locked up for drugs or drug related reasons. If the other countries legalize drugs, drop the victimless crime of money laundering (almost always tied to drugs so if drugs legal, then the money is not implicated in money laundering as fruits of a crime) then certain one world order governments will have nothing to bother foreign governments about.
The USA and UK being world visionaries (sic) have thus got the OECD to get all these tax information sharing... (read more)
Author: Aurelia Masterson
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25. 45% of US Doctors Consider Quitting if Health Care Overhauled
September 21, 2009
Executive Summary – The doctors do not want to work for low wages under the new health care reform. Many of them, almost half said they would consider quitting the practice of medicine. We would expect many of them to leave the USA for greener pastures. In other countries doctors do not have to fear malpractice lawsuits and government investigations. The money would be less but the cost of living is lower and the quality of life is higher. This would result in a doctor drain. Also the highly trained health care workers that are not doctors would leave for greener pastures. So then USA opens th... (read more)
Author: Aurelia Masterson
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