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| Tennessee Facts |
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Knoxville, Tennessee was home to the 1982 World's Fair. Attendance was recorded at 11,127,786 visitors. |
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Andrew Johnson, born in Tennessee, held every elective office at the local, state, and federal level, including President of the United States. He was elected alderman, mayor, state representative, and state senator. |
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Gary Cooper won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Tennessee war hero Alvin York in the 1941 hit movie, Sergeant York. World War I hero Sgt. Alvin C. York was born in Pall Mall. |
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