DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE

Tennessee Facts
Population        6,403,353
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

Mississippi Facts
Population        2,978,512
Total Area         48,434 square miles
Coastline          53 miles
Capital City       Jackson
Largest Cities   Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi
Area Codes      228, 601, 662
Statehood         December 10, 1817
State Nickname Magnolia State
State Flower     Magnolia
State Tree        Southern Magnolia
State Bird         Mockingbird