DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE
Tennessee Facts
Population 6,829,174
Total Area 42,146 square miles
Capital City Nashville
Largest Cities Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Area Codes 423, 615, 731, 865, 901, 931
Statehood June 1, 1796
State Nickname Volunteer State
State Flower Iris
State Tree Yellow poplar
State Bird Mockingbird