Bristol, Tennessee is known as the Birthplace of Country Music.
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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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The Tennessee capitol building was designed by noted architect William Strickland, who died during its construction and is buried within its walls.