Transcript Tennessee An In-depth Study Of An American Treasure

Tennessee
An Study Of An American Treasure
By
Cameron Childers
Tennessee State Information
• State Size: 42,144 square miles (34th in size)
• State Capital: Nashville (named after Francis Nash a revolutionary
war General)
• Major cities: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville
• Admission to union: The 16th State
• Date entered the union: June 1, 1796
• Origin of state name: Named after the Indian village "Tanasi".
• Nicknames: The Volunteer State
• Bordering States: Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina,
Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Arkansas
• State Bird: Mockingbird
• State Flower: Iris
• State Tree: Yellow Poplar
• Motto: Tennessee - America at its Best
Tennessee State Location
Relative
Location:
Absolute
Location:
South
Eastern
United States
35N / 85W
Tennessee
Tennessee Movement / Economy
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Automotive Manufacturing:
• Automotive-related production accounts for one in three Tennessee manufacturing jobs,
employing more than 105,000 people.
• The automotive industry relies heavily on river transportation along with the interstate
highway system to receive materials and transport finished automobiles to dealers
Energy:
• Tennessee has developed an emerging energy technology sector. The state has become a
leader in energy research and renewable energy production
• Tennessee is able to put more electricity onto the national power grid thanks to it’s
research into better ways to produce electricity
Manufacturing:
• Manufacturing is a major employment sector in Tennessee, accounting for more than
360,000 jobs.
• Thanks to a moderate climate, skilled workforce and a modern interstate roadway
system, products produced in Tennessee can be transported all over the US and the
world
Tennessee: Place
What’s There
Tennessee is home to many landmark locations and attractions
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Graceland
• Home of world-famous singer and movie
star Elvis Presley, Graceland was built
about 1940 by Grace Moore.
Smokey Mountain National Park
• Most visited national park in the United
States
Tennessee State Capitol
• A masterpiece of Greek Revival
architecture, the Tennessee Capitol was
completed in 1859 and is one of the
oldest working capitols in the United
States.
Beale Street Historic District
• Birthplace of the blues style of music,
Beale Street produced significant
developments in African American music
and the music of the United States in
general
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Montgomery Bell Tunnel
• This is the oldest known full-size tunnel
in the US. It was built in 1818-1819 by
Montgomery Bell to divert water to
provide industrial power.
Ryman Auditorium
• This auditorium was the home of the
Grand Ole Opry from for 31 years from
1943 to 1974
Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forage Area
• Located in eastern Tennessee, this area
is one of the most visited tourist
attraction districts in the United States
X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• As the main atomic research facility in
the United States, this nuclear reactor
pioneered the production of plutonium.
Built in 1943, it was the world's first fullscale reactor.
Tennessee Climate
• Average Summer
Temperature is 85-95
degrees Fahrenheit
• Average Winter
Temperature rarely falls
below 10 degrees
Fahrenheit
• Tennessee Averages 50
inches of Precipitation a
year
Tennessee Landforms / Regions
West Tennessee
East Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Tennessee
Human / Environmental Interaction
• The Tennessee Nature Conservatory has acquired over 300,000 acres or land in and
around the Smokey Mountain National Park. These areas are being used to teach visitors
about the fragile relationship between man and nature.
• The Vanderbilt Center for Environmental Management Studies had started a project to
help Tennessee residents control the increasingly polluted waters by sources including
fertilizers and pesticides from agricultural lands and residential areas; oil, grease and
toxic chemicals from urban runoff; eroded sediment from construction sites, crop fields,
forest lands and stream banks; and bacteria and nutrients from livestock, pet wastes and
faulty septic tanks
• Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis and Chattanooga were among the top 25 most ozonepolluted cities in America, according to the American Lung Association’s “State of the
Air.”
• Tennessee lags behind many other states in the amount of money it dedicates –
approximately $10 million per year – to acquire land for public use. States larger and
smaller than Tennessee, such as Florida and New Jersey, dedicate $300 million and $98
million respectively to land acquisition and conservation programs.
Conclusion
• As shown in this presentation, Tennessee is truly an
American treasure for many reason. The cultural &
economic contributions this state continues to make,
continues to help shape the direction of the entire country.
• Many companies such as FedEx & Nissan have recognized
the value of the state’s central location in addition to the
skilled workforce, mild climate and abundant natural
resources.
• Like many states, Tennessee faces the problem of preserving
its cultural history and abundant natural resources. As
shown in this presentation, they are being proactive in
identifying these problems and dealing with NOW rather
than wait for them to become unmanageable.