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| Tennessee Facts |
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Tennesseans are sometimes referred to as Butternuts, a tag which was first applied to Tennessee soldiers during the Civil War because of the tan color of their uniforms. |
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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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Dolly Parton is a native of Sevierville, Tennessee. A major highway, the Dolly Parton Parkway, takes visitors traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. |
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