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Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. In 1796, it became the sixteenth state to join the union. Tennessee is known as the "Volunteer State", a nickname it earned during the War of 1812, in which volunteer soldiers from Tennessee played a prominent role, especially during the Battle of New Orleans. Full Article
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Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin, right, greets South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 31-13.
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Tennessee's Montario Hardesty (2) gets away from South Carolina's DeVonte Holloman (21)during the second half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 31-13.
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Tennessee's Jonathan Crompton (8) celebrates with Kevin Cooper (45) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Tennessee's Janzen Jackson (15) breaks up a pass intended for South Carolina's Tori Gurley (81) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton (8) rolls out to pass during the first half of a NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton listen to instructions from head coach Lane Kiffin, left, during the first half of a NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Tennessee's Montario Hardesty (2) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Tennessee's Austin Johnson (40) outruns South Carolina's Chris Culliver (17) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Lemaricus Davidson, accused in the 2007 death of a Tennessee couple, listens to sentencing guidelines after being convicted in their murders, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn.
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In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, Tennessee's Brian Williams (33) shoots over Quinn Cannington (11) during NCAA college basketball practice in Knoxville, Tenn.
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In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, Tennessee's Tyler Smith has his shot blocked during NCAA college basketball practice in Knoxville, Tenn.
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In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, Tennessee's Cameron Tatum (23) saves the ball from going out of bounds as he's defended by Tyler Smith (3) during NCAA college basketball practice in Knoxville, Tenn.
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In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, Tennessee's Renaldo Woolridge (0) brings the ball upcourt during NCAA college basketball practice in Knoxville, Tenn.
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In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl, left, instructs Wayne Chism during NCAA college basketball practice in Knoxville, Tenn.
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In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, Tennessee's J.P. Prince (30) brings the ball upcourt ahead of Brian Williams (33) during NCAA college basketball practice in Knoxville, Tenn.
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In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, Tennessee's Tyler Smith (1) defends against Renaldo Woolridge during NCAA college basketball practice in Knoxville, Tenn.
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In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, Tennessee's Bobby Maze (3) battles for the ball with Dustin Edwards during NCAA college basketball practice in Knoxville, Tenn.
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In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl talks to his team during NCAA college basketball practice in Knoxville, Tenn.
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FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2009, file photo, Tennessee's Eric Berry (14) returns a fumble as he gets away from Georgia's Michael Moore (82) and Eric Elliot (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn.
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FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2009, file photo, Tennessee's Eric Berry (14) returns an interception as he gets away from Georgia's Michael Moore (82) and Eric Elliot (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Tennessee's Eric Berry (14) returns an interception as he gets away from Georgia's Michael Moore (82) and Eric Elliot (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 45-19.
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Tennessee's Eric Berry (14) returns an interception as he gets away from Georgia's Michael Moore (82) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 45-19.
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Georgia's A.J. Green (8) is hit by Tennessee's Art Evans (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee 45-19.
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Tennessee's Monterio Hardesty (2) outruns Georgia's Bacarri Rambo (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 45-19.
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Tennessee's Jonathan Crompton (8) throws to a receiver ahead as Georgia's Kade Weston (91) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 45-19.
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Tennessee's Montario Hardesty (2) gets away from South Carolina's DeVonte Holloman (21)during the second half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 31-13.
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We’re not seeing gaudy numbers, but he’s scored and/or topped 200 yards in every full game ... As he gets more reps, we should see more confidence from the coaching staff, and more throws. But best of all, his playoff run is a cakewalk. He’ll face Jacksonville, Tennessee, and Houston in weeks 14, 15, an...
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In the state of Florida and beating guys a lot of them you know and been competing with them in different things for your whole life. I don’t think it’s more special than Tennessee of Georgia, but it’s a different kind of game.
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Under this bill, power companies in Alabama would be required to generate a certain percentage of the electricity they sell from a rigid definition of 'renewable' resources included in this legislation ... Unfortunately, nuclear power and existing hydroelectricity - two resources from which Alabama bene...
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Tennessee has the ability to beat you in a lot of different ways ... They have a lot of weapons.
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The Ohio and its big tributaries, the Cumberland and the Tennessee ... form a line of moats protecting the central Upper South, while the Mississippi, with which they connect, denies the Union any hope of penetration.
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The AFC North features some very good teams, but with the Cleveland Browns weighing on everyone like an anchor, I'll side with the AFC South ... On any given Sunday, all four teams -- Indianapolis, Houston, Jacksonville and now Tennessee -- are capable of being live.
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The people of Tennessee need to make sure that (Sen.) Lamar Alexander and your other members of Congress you have a lot of Blue Dogs down there that you support the Casey amendment so that millions of children do not end up worse off, but rather better off
– Marian Wright Edelman SOURCE: The Tennessean -
Other states in the South — in particular North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee — have taken advantage of this Civil War history, and Georgia really has never explored this history as a statewide project
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They've come from all states, Louisiana,Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi ... We use a technique called mitochondrial DNA that's only passed down through the maternal bloodline.
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I just told them I was very, very proud of them. I'm proud of the way that they fought back tonight. I'm proud of the character they have shown all year long ... I'm proud of the fact that they haven't been in the newspaper for getting in trouble. You haven't read about Tennessee State's football player...
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Georgia is definitely in my top five with Georgia Tech (no offer), Tennessee, Mississippi State, and Florida. I don’t have a top school, but those are my top five.
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I said all along, this is a young, talented football team ... What other Tennessee State team has beaten Eastern Kentucky and Eastern Illinois two years in a row? Winning this game tonight was no fluke. These guys were fighting for the league championship and we beat them on their home field so this ain...
– James Webster (politician) SOURCE: The Tennessean -
This year, more people are optimistic about the outlook, but as far as Tennessee goes, we're a little bit more conservative when it comes to spending money, and also, Tennessee does still have a pretty high unemployment rate
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We stated to them the facts. But they’ve seen this since the pilot stage and they are going to fight with us. I think that’s because we have provided them with information at every step of the way and encouraged them to conduct their own due diligence. Wragg said Mantria did not raise $122 million, just...
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There’s an old saying in Tennessee — I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can’t get fooled again.
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I have spent years searching through papers, letters, journals and maps, looking for proof that I had not alone ruined the Army of Tennessee and led thousands of boys off to needless slaughter at Franklin and Nashville.
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On behalf of our Board of Directors and dedicated staff, the Mississippi River Corridor - Tennessee is honored to accept the EPA grant award for their Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies program which we proudly share with an elite group of partners
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Early-stage businesses have been found to be some of the best job creators, but starting a new business is no easy task ... These bills create important SBA programs that will assist small businesses in getting up and running. Helping small businesses grow is especially important for Tennessee's economy...
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