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| Tennessee Facts |
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Tennessee won its nickname as The Volunteer State during the War of 1812 when volunteer soldiers from Tennessee displayed marked valor in the Battle of New Orleans. |
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The name "Tennessee" originated from the old Yuchi Indian word, "Tana-see," meaning "The Meeting Place." |
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Tennessee has more than 3,800 documented caves. |
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