United States, Tennessee
The state of Tennessee was named after the Little Tennessee River. Originally "Tanasi" the river took its name from two Cherokee villages on its banks.
The land of Tennessee stretches from the scenic Great Smoky Mountains of the east 440 miles to the banks of the Mississippi River in the west. Within Tennessee's 42,145 square miles of scenic beauty and diversity lives the greatest variety of birds of any state in the union.
But it is not just the amazing variety of birds that fill the air with song. Music is one of Tennessee's major traditions and attractions. Memphis holds the title "Birthplace of the blues". Nashville hosts more than a hundred recording studios, and is famous as the country music capital of the world. From Elvis Presley to the Grand Ole Opry, from blues to bluegrass to country, music is an integral part of the soul and sound of Tennessee.
Yes, music is alive in Tennessee and is evident in the official state symbols that have been approved through legislative resolution or have been signed into law. With no less than eleven official state songs, Tennessee makes sure that it leads the rest of the states when the band begins to play.
