Anyone for Tennessee? Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1796

Tennessee was a federal territory (as opposed to province) prior to joining the Union, the first territory with this status to do so. Congress voted to admit Tennessee to the Union on June 1st, 1796.

Answer: Nashville

The Grand Ole Opry has been broadcasting country music from Nashville since 1925. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum was established in the city in 1961.

Answer: Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge is a small town located in Sevier County, close to Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Formerly known as "Rebel Railroad" and "Goldrush Junction", the theme park was renamed Dollywood after Parton became a co-owner. As well as the type of rides found at similar theme parks, Dollywood also boasts a number of theaters and hosts various music festivals throughout the year.

Answer: Tennessee Walking Horse

The Tennessee Walking Horse is renowned for its gentle disposition, and is often used for trail riding. The breed was originally bred to handle the mountainous Tennessee countryside.

Answer: Volunteers

The Volunteers of UT are members of the Southeastern Conference. The football team, based at Neyland Stadium, won six national championships in the 20th century, the last of these being in 1998. The women's basketball team, under coach Pat Summitt, won eight national titles between 1987 and 2008.
The Commodores is the nickname of Vanderbilt University, the Blue Raiders represent Middle Tennessee State, whilst sports teams from the University of Memphis are known as Tigers.

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Jackson was the first member of the House of Representatives to be elected from Tennessee, and later served the state in the Senate. Johnson was both Governor of Tennessee and a Senator. Polk was a Governor of Tennessee, having earlier held the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives. Lincoln, born in Kentucky, spent most of his pre-Presidential political career in Illinois.

Answer: The Green Mile

Based on a novel by Stephen King, the 1999 film "The Green Mile" was shot mostly in Tennessee, with some scenes shot across the state border in North Carolina. The prison seen in the movie is the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville.

Answer: Clingman's Dome

Clingman's Dome straddles the state border with North Carolina. At 6,643 feet, it is also the third highest peak in the Appalachians. There is an observation tower at the top of the mountain, with views of up to 100 miles on certain days.

Answer: Church of God, House of Prayer

The Church of God, House of Prayer, is based in Markleysburg, Pa. The Church of God in Christ is based in Memphis and has a largely African-American congregation. The Church of God Mountain Assembly, founded in 1907, has its headquarters in Jellico. The Church of God of Prophecy is based in the city of Cleveland in southeastern Tennessee.

Answer: Tennessee Williams

Thomas Lanier Williams was actually born in Mississippi, in 1911. His father was from Tennessee however, and, in 1939, Williams adopted his father's home state as his new first name. Williams authored many famous plays, some of which were later turned into feature films. Among his best known works are 'A Streetcar Named Desire', 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' and 'The Night of the Iguana'.