tennessee
n. countablen. a state in the southeastern part of the United States. It is famous for its music history, especially country and rock and roll.
n. a landlocked state in the southeastern United States, bordered by eight other states. It is historically significant for its contributions to American music and its role in the civil rights movement.
Nashville is the capital city of Tennessee.
Many tourists visit Tennessee every year to see the Great Smoky Mountains and the music venues in Memphis.
The geography of Tennessee is diverse, ranging from the rugged Appalachian Mountains in the east to the fertile lowlands along the Mississippi River in the west.
From Cherokee ᏔᎾᏏ (tanasi), believed to mean “winding river”.
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized and typically used without an article.