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52 Tennessee Quotes, Captions, Slogans, One-Liners and Sayings

Tennessee – the Volunteer State. It is a state synonymous with country music and is historically one of the major flashpoints of the Civil War. Many of these 52 Tennessee Quotes revolve around those associations.

Tennessee boasts famous natives: Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Samuel L. Jackson,  Justin Timberlake, Morgan Freeman, and Kathy Bates are just a few. It is also often the butt of many ribbings and jokes – some of which we mention here. Music also informs its character more than past tragedies.

Tennessee is a  “meeting place” – a translation of the Native American “tana-See”.  Let’s take a look at some of this state’s most interesting mentions in quotes, sayings, and other Tennessee phrases.

Side note: If you’re visiting Tennessee, why not take a look at some of these amazing Airbnbs or even a few superb Tennessee glamping options!

Quotes About Tennessee People and Culture

Tennessee is a state that is bordered by eight other states! If traveling from the North East by land, you have to pass through here to get to the South – Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia – or the west – Arizona and Missouri.

Yet, the people of Tennessee are clearly a culture unto themselves. It is, perhaps unsurprisingly and by way of example, where the tow truck was invented, among other things. Perhaps the laid-back, classic country atmosphere of the state makes it seem like it has a friendly, somewhat detached personality.

On the other hand, it is also home to the most visited national park in the country, the first-ever bottled Coca-Cola, and 30 species of salamanders (which feels random). This is what some well-known people had to say about it.

1) “We are famous for our three grand divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee, represented by the three stars on our flag. It is important however to remember that the blue circle around the three stars on our flag represents the unity of our state. I believe that Tennesseans have much more that unites us than divides us.” – Bill Lee

2)   “i think, being from east tennessee, you’re kinda born with a little lonesome in your soul, in your blood. you know you’ve got that appalachian soul.” – ashley monroe, 3) “i love memphis, i guess you could say, in the way that you love a brother even if he does sometimes puzzle and sadden and frustrate you. say what you want about it, it’s an authentic place. i was born and raised in memphis, and no matter where i go, memphis belongs to me, and i to it.” – hampton sides.

4) “I’m from Texas. I hitchhiked to Tennessee when I was 19 years old, and it is really beautiful in Tennessee.” – Steve Earle

5) “in america, blackberry farm in tennessee is one of the most amazing hotels i’ve had the privilege of staying at.” – gail simmons, 6) “pabst blue ribbon. i’m from johnson city, tennessee. i gotta go pabst.” – matt czuchry, 7) “one of the central memories of my childhood is of hunting – not well; i am a terrible shot – quail and dove and grouse on a farm on the tennessee river.” – jon meacham, 8) “many cities make music, but no city breathes music quite like memphis. the songs and sounds that come from here are uniquely american.” – shawn amos, 9) “we in tennessee know that low taxes, less government, and less spending are the ways to grow our economy.” – marsha blackburn.

10) “I grew up in rural Tennessee. There were no bookstores in the town, but the school had a little library, and the town had a little library, each with a patient and enthusiastic librarian, and I raced into both as if they were doorways to another world.” – Michael Sims

11) “i grew up in tennessee, where no one was really hairy, and with sisters who were so beautiful – my little sister was a pageant girl. but me, i was this weird-looking hairy child. i had more than just a unibrow; i feel like i had a mustache, a goatee.” – huda kattan, 12) “i play guitar, the ukulele and the piano. i grew up on a mountain in tennessee, and we had ‘the mountain opry,’ where anyone could just get up on stage to perform. it was just about the soul and heart of music. my upbringing was less about being great and more about just doing what you love. it was always for joy.” – rachel boston, 13) “growing up on a mountain in tennessee, i spent most of my childhood outside.” – rachel boston, 14) “tennessee obviously has a proud history of military service, but unfortunately, that also means that we have lost a lot of people serving the country who are tennesseans.” – bill haslam, 15) “growing up in east tennessee gave me my country roots, my twang, and a lot of my stories.” – kelsea ballerini, 16) “i have a lot of love for tennessee.” – derrick henry, 17) “i’ve got high standards when it comes to boys. as my dad says, all girls should i’m from the south – tennessee, to be exact – and down there, we’re all about southern hospitality. i know that if i like a guy, he better be nice, and above all, my dad has to approve of him” – miley cyrus.

Funny Tennessee Quotes

They say that the southern states like to laugh. Sometimes, they even like to laugh at themselves. Tennessee is no different.

What’s Tennessee without a little humor? Whether poking fun at the state and its people or simply offering a joke as a sign of affection, these funny Tennessee sayings should bring a smile to your face.

18) “All my Ex’s live in Texas, and that’s why I hang my hat in Tennessee.” – George Strait

19) “sign at a tennessee highway: when this sign is under water, this road is impassable.” – dave barry, 20) “let me tell about tennessee. if your car breaks down in tennessee, you have just moved to tennessee.” – j. b. smoove, 21) “i definitely used to lie about my age. i’m from tennessee and everyone would vacation in destin, florida, where there are lots of cute guys. i would go with my older sister and lie about my age to them.” – lucy hale, 22) “i grew up in east tennessee, and everybody knew everybody’s business.” – kenny chesney.

23) “Part of it is living in Tennessee. I’m so out of the loop. And as a person, I’m out of the loop. I’m oblivious by nature.”  – Ann Patchett

24) “tennessee is a very country-type state. maybe i can practice on some type of country-western dance where they’ll know what i’m doing.” – chad ochocinco, 25) “i saw a sign on the side of the road in tennessee once that said ‘dirt for sale’… what a great country we live in. dirt for sale. how would you like to get inside that guy’s mind and look around for an hour that guy sees opportunity at every glance, doesn’t he” – bill hicks, 26) “they say that virginia is the mother of texas. we never knew who the father was, but we kinda suspected tennessee.” – tex ritter.

27) “People might think folks in the South are nosey. Folks in the South don’t ask questions to learn something; they ask to find out what you know. If you act like you don’t know much, they will tell you everything they know. If you talk like you know a lot, they think you’re just showing off, and they’ll walk off and leave you, because they don’t want to listen to you.” ― Bill Peach

28) “in washington, i’m thought of as a conservative, but in tennessee, i’m thought of as a bolshevik.” –  howard baker, 29) “i grew up in tennessee. we didn’t know what louis vuitton was. i had to order all my prom outfits out of catalogs.” – reese witherspoon, 30) “what you need for breakfast, they say in east tennessee, is a jug of good corn liquor, a thick steak, and a hound dog. then you feed the steak to the dog.” – charles kuralt.

Tennessee Sayings About Nashville and Music

Music and Tennessee go hand in hand. It is no surprise, then so many memorable quotes about the state revolve around Nashville and country music. Here are some of the best quotes about Nashville TN.

31) “Ooooh, I love Nashville! It seems like everywhere you walk, there’s great music coming out of every wall.” – Imelda May

32) “when i was governor, i was looking for a way to unify our state. i realized music is about the only thing that unifies tennessee.” – lamar alexander, 33) “i love country music so much. i love all kinds of music. but when it comes down to it, i’m from east tennessee, and country melodies and country songs have always just sliced me in the heart.” – ashley monroe, 34) “i also grew up on a farm in east tennessee, so my roots are just naturally super southern, so i’ve always had that southern country lifestyle.” – kelsea ballerini, 35) “today the most outlaw thing you can possibly do in nashville, tennessee, is play country music.” – marty stuart.

36) ‘I play guitar, the ukulele and the piano. I grew up on a mountain in Tennessee, and we had ‘The Mountain Opry,’ where anyone could just get up on stage to perform. It was just about the soul and heart of music. My upbringing was less about being great and more about just doing what you love. It was always for joy.” – Rachel Boston

37) “in nashville, if people don’t like someone, they say, ‘i don’t really like him,’ then add, ‘bless his heart.’ in hollywood, they kind of leave that last part off.” – brad paisley, 38) “i come from this really small town near nashville, tennessee, where everything was la-di-da and normal.” – miley cyrus, 39) “i was writing country songs, but i wasn’t listening to country yet. i grew up on a farm in east tennessee, so my roots are country, you know but i didn’t know where those songs came from or where they fit.” – kelsea ballerini.

40) “I always sang when I was little-bitty girl. I sang all the time. And then I’m from Knoxville, Tennessee , so I sang in a show at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. You know, they have all those variety shows where Dollywood is. And I sang there and yodeled and clogged, but I never wrote my own songs.” – Ashley Monroe

41) “it’s a holy city for music.” – hugh laurie, 42) “i was raised on a farm in east tennessee, and my first concert was britney spears . it’s my job as a country music artist to be honest about that.” – kelsea ballerini, famous tennessee quotes.

Famous figures have weighed in on Tennessee. Here are some of their most memorable quotes. 

43) “No matter what, I always make it home for Christmas. I love to go to my Tennessee Mountain Home and invite all of my nieces and nephews and their spouses and kids and do what we all like to do – eat, laugh, trade presents and just enjoy each other… and sometimes I even dress up like Santa Claus!” – Dolly Parton

44) “the global environment crisis is, as we say in tennessee, real as rain, and i cannot stand the thought of leaving my children with a degraded earth and a diminished future.” – al gore, 45) ‘i knew the whistle of each of the river boats on the tennessee.”- william christopher handy, 46) “believe it or not, i was just given an honorary doctorate degree from the university of tennessee .”- dolly parton, 47) “my first job was singing on the cas walker radio show in knoxville, tennessee. i was about 10 years old, and i thought it was big time.” – dolly parton, 48) “tennessee: america at its best”- popular state slogan, 49) “i was one of the first three black students to go to an all-white school in tennessee.” – gil scott-heron, 50) “i grew up hiking and horseback riding in tennessee, so i love being outside. i will joyfully run 12 miles, but i’m not very good at boot camps. when they start yelling, i start laughing.” – rachel boston, 51) “the thing you can count on in life is that tennessee will always be scorching hot in august.” – ann patchett, 52) “i’m from tennessee. my mom lives in nashville. i’m born and bred country. that’s all i listen to.” – lucy hale.

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The essential guide to visiting Tennessee

Here’s everything you need to know before exploring the Volunteer State—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around.

Why you must visit Tennessee

Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Lookout Mountain . Vibrant big cities and charming small towns. Country music in Nashville and the blues in Memphis . Tennessee whiskey   and Nashville hot chicken .  

Best time to visit

Spring: Warm weather brings colorful wildflowers, blooming magnolias, and flowering redbuds. Enjoy the bloom boom at the Flower   &   Food Festiva l at Dollywood or Nashville ’s Cheekwood . In April, Mule Day in Columbia features livestock races and Appalachian music, crafts, and food.

Summer: There’s a great debate about whether those glow-by-night insects are fireflies or lightning bugs , but regardless, you’ll find them making summer nights in Tennessee a little brighter, particularly in Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The state is geographically landlocked, but visitors can still make a splash by launching a boat in Nashville’s Percy Priest Lake , whitewater rafting along East Tennessee’s Nolichucky River , or chasing more than 150 waterfalls in Cookeville .  

Autumn: Leaf peepers will love Tennessee’s orange, red, and golden hues in the fall. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers more than 800 miles of trails to explore by foot, or take a scenic drive along the Natchez Trace Parkway that begins in Nashville and winds south into Mississippi . Thanks to colorblind viewfinders , installed at lookouts statewide, more people can see fall foliage.  

Winter: Get cozy during colder months at one of the state’s mountain hotels and resorts. Many flock to Gatlinburg during winter for a chalet stay in the mountains or skiing at Obe r . Other overnight choices include the cabins of Windy Hill Farm , the plush wellness resort Blackberry Farm , or Coffee Ridge Resort , a new mountaintop retreat with a spa, fly-fishing, and lodgings.

Lay of the land

Major cities: Music is the common thread through Tennessee’s biggest cities, with country artists performing in every honky-tonk on Nashville’s Broadway and the blues blaring down Memphis ’ Beale Street . Adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Chattanooga ’s rock climbing and mountain biking, and Knoxville —home to the University of Tennessee —for its forested hiking trails.

Small towns: Johnson City is a jumping-off point for hiking and biking, plus a few sites related to 20th-century mobsters like Al Capone . Visit Franklin   for its     charming   main street lined with shops and restaurants, plus battlefields, hospitals, and historic homes related to the American Civil War .

Tennessee Whiskey Trail:   The   Tennessee Whiskey Trail   maps 26 of the state’s distilleries, including the famed   Jack Daniel’s Distillery   in Lynchburg. Visit the   Nearest Green Distillery   in Shelbyville , which pays tribute to Daniel’s original mentor and the first known African American master distiller, Nathan “Nearest” Green .

Getting around  

By plane: Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the state’s largest, with 19 passenger airlines offering routes throughout the United States and nonstop international flights to London , Canada , and Cancun . Memphis International Airport (MEM) offers nonstop flights to cities around the U.S. and Cancun. Smaller regional airports include Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chattanooga’s Chattanooga Airport (CHA).

By car: Tennessee has more than 1,200 miles of interstate highways , allowing travel by car to major cities and neighboring states. Major routes include I-65 from north to south , I-40 from east to west , and the slow and scenic Natchez Trace Parkway which winds from Nashville to Tupelo, Mississippi.  

By train: Tennessee offers one passenger train route connecting Memphis to both Chicago and New Orleans via Amtrak .

Know before you go

Cultural History: Tennessee is the ancestral homeland of two Indigenous groups: the Chickasaw in the west and the Cherokee in the east. The name Tennessee is derived from a Cherokee village called Tanasi. The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail runs across the state. To learn more about Tennessee’s Indigenous history, discover mounds at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park in West Tennessee and the Mound Bottom State Archaeological Area near Nashville, or visit the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum that dives into Tennessee’s Cherokee history.  

Tennessee was the last state to join the Confederacy during the American Civil War, though residents in the east remained loyal to the Union. Outside of Virginia , Tennessee saw the most fighting of any state. Many preserved sites are available to visit today, including one of the war’s deadliest battlefields, Shiloh National Military Park .  

Tennessee cast the deciding vote that ratified the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Nashville’s historic Hermitage Hotel housed the lobbyists from both sides of the suffrage movement and has historic artifacts throughout the property. The state also holds tragic significance in the Civil Rights movement. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated at Memphis’ Lorraine Motel, which is now the National Civil Rights Museum . Following the Brown   v.   Board of Education   Supreme Court ruling stating state-sanctioned segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, Clinton High School in East Tennessee became the first in the South to integrate classes. Learn more about the tumultuous transition at the Green McAdoo Cultural Center .  

Cuisine: No one leaves Tennessee hungry. Southern soul food and Memphis-style barbecue are primary draws for visitors. Try an iconic “meat and three” plate, choosing between one protein option—usually including fried chicken, catfish, or pot roast—and a collection of vegetables. We use the term “vegetables” loosely here, as options include anything from macaroni and cheese to baked apples and fried okra.  

Festivals: This musical state hosts a range of tuneful festivals, including Bonnaroo Music   &   Arts Festival in Manchester, CMA Fest in Nashville, and Beale Street Music Fest in Memphis (paused for 2024).  

LGBTQ+: In the 2023 24/7 Wall St. report for LGBTQ+ friendly states, Tennessee ranked last. The state’s conservative lawmakers have passed discriminatory bills impacting transgender people and prohibiting public education institutions from requiring implicit bias training. Major cities like Nashville and Memphis regularly host Pride events, such as the Nashville Pride Pageant and the Nashville Pride Festival each June, or run the Rainbow Dash 5K in Memphis each March.  

How to visit sustainably  

Outdoors: Tennessee State Parks have implemented “ Go Green With Us ” guidelines, which focus on conservation and sustainable operations. The program encourages visitors to lower energy usage by turning off lights when not needed, planting trees to provide shade, and unplugging appliances when not in use, along with efforts like planting community gardens and using sustainably produced and packaged products.  

Dining: With vast farmlands in Tennessee, it’s not difficult to find restaurants that source their ingredients locally. Try Nashville’s Miel , which saved more than 12,000 pounds of compostable material from landfills in 2023, or The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge. Dating from 1830, The Old Mill grinds 700,000 pounds of corn, grits, and other grains annually to be used in breads, sweets, and spirits. Plus the restaurant makes its own ice creams, jams, confections, and even pottery pieces for serving.  

Lodging: Southall Farm   &   Inn in Leiper’s Fork collects rainfall to water its grounds and serves produce and meat grown onsite in its restaurants.  

What to read and watch

Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business , by Dolly Parton. The country music icon’s autobiography details her rags-to-riches story growing up in the foothills of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains.  

There are many music themed shows and biopics that focus on Tennessee artists both real and fictional, including the story of Johnny Cash in Walk the Line , the TV series Nashville , and the 2022 blockbuster Elvis .  

Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest , by Fawn Weaver. This 2024 summer release explores the forgotten history of the enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel to make whiskey.  

( For more tips on what to do in Tennessee, see our Explorer’s Guide .)

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16 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Tennessee

Written by Catherine Hawkins and Colin J. McMechan Updated May 11, 2023

If you're one of many travelers who believe the most visited national parks in the United States are the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, or Yosemite, you've probably never visited Tennessee. You may be surprised to learn that the number one most visited US national park is, in fact, the Great Smoky Mountains or "Smokies."

This area of outstanding natural beauty in the "Volunteer State" sees nearly three times as many visitors each year as its nearest rival, the Grand Canyon. Much of Tennessee's popularity is due to its accessibility, being surrounded by eight other states. It also has much to do with its astonishing natural beauty, rich history, and first-rate attractions.

There's also the music. From the rock 'n' roll legacy of Elvis Presley to country stars such as Johnny Cash, Tennessee was the starting place for many of America's greatest artists and musical genres. Discover the top scenic and music-related sites, as well as civil war sites and national landmarks with our list of top tourist attractions in Tennessee.

1. The Smokies: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

2. graceland, memphis, 3. dollywood, pigeon forge, 4. nashville: music city usa, 5. home of the blues: memphis, 6. the titanic museum, pigeon forge, 7. national civil rights museum, memphis, 8. tennessee aquarium, chattanooga, 9. andrew jackson's hermitage, 10. lookout mountain, chattanooga, 11. tennessee's civil war heritage, 12. downtown knoxville, 13. chattanooga and the tennessee valley railroad, 14. the parthenon, nashville, 15. american museum of science and energy, oak ridge, 16. the museum of appalachia.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a standout attraction in Tennessee that blends adventure with world-class scenery. From downtown Gatlinburg, you can easily drive to the park's most popular places to visit and things to do . Another option is to jump on the chairlift and head for the hills at Ober Gatlinburg , a ski resort and amusement park offering year-round activities.

Take the scenic drive to the Top of Old Smoky—6,643-foot-high Clingmans Dome— and walk the short, steep ascent to its Observation Tower with 360-degree views. If you are coming for hiking and sightseeing, the best time to visit the Smoky Mountains is spring until fall with winter a close runner-up.

Apart from scenic drives, park highlights include more than 850 miles of hiking trails and auto routes. For intermediate hikers, the trail to the top of Mount LeConte is a peak experience. For a more leisurely tour, drive around Cades Cove Loop to see picturesque meadows, pioneer homesteads, mountain views, and wildlife. The road trip takes between two and four hours, depending on how many other cars are out there.

Enjoy overnight camping in the park , or book a rustic cabin in the woods for your mountain getaway.

Visiting Great Smoky Mountain National Park is one of the top things to do in Tennessee . Be sure not to miss it.

Address: 107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

As popular as the White House in Washington D.C., Graceland is one of the top attractions in the historic city of Memphis . The most famous rock 'n' roll residence in the world, Graceland Mansion is a place of pilgrimage for fans from far and wide. Tours of this fine stately home provide a glimpse into the life of The King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley . Much of the property is the same, or restored to, as it was when he passed away at Graceland in 1977.

Elvis Presley's Memphis is a vast warehouse-like structure that includes exhibits and displays. You'll marvel at flashy costumes and learn about the influences on his meteoric rise to fame. Check out the family tomb where fans have been moved to tears. See an impressive collection of Elvis cars, aircraft, and memorabilia. Tour his living quarters, including the music room, TV room, and Jungle Den.

A variety of tour packages are offered, including accommodation at the luxurious The Guest House at Graceland. For those interested in a virtual visit, numerous fun interactive exhibits and online tours can be experienced on the Graceland website.

Address: 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee

Named after country singer Dolly Parton (who owns the park), Dollywood has long been Tennessee's most popular ticketed attraction, luring more than three million visitors per year. One of the top attractions in Pigeon Forge , this thriving 160-acre theme park provides family fun with its mix of folksy Smoky Mountains traditions and crafts, thrilling rides, and musical entertainment.

Dollywood has more than 50 rides—nine of them roller coasters, including the popular Tennessee Tornado—spread across 11 themed areas. These areas represent the culture and history of east Tennessee and include Timber Canyon, Country Fair, and Jukebox Junction.

Other highlights include live concerts, festivals, and an authentic coal-fired steam train—the Dollywood Express —that circles the park. Make a day of it and include Splash Country water park.

Keep in mind that Dollywood closes from January through mid-March to prepare for the upcoming season, so plan your visit accordingly.

Address: 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

No American state can claim the rich musical tapestry that is evident everywhere in Tennessee. Nashville is home to important music-related attractions, including the Grand Ole Opry House and the Ryman Auditorium . The Ryman, built in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, is also known as the Mother Church of Country Music. It was the original Opry and setting for live radio broadcasts that put the Opry on the musical map.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and granite stars embedded in the sidewalk across the street celebrate famous celebrities in country music. These attractions are located within easy walking distance of the Ryman.

Take the tour of the hall of fame that includes a visit to RCA's Studio B on Music Row and the thrill of standing where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson made recordings. Walk the "music mile" along Music Row and see the headquarters of the country music biz.

You can continue to feel the rhythm of Nashville at its other musical attractions, including the Johnny Cash Museum, Glen Campbell Museum and Rhinestone Stage , Gallery of Iconic Guitars at Belmont , and Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.

Read More: Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Nashville

Beale Street , located in downtown Memphis, is the home of blues music. This famous historic street is where Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Memphis Minnie got their big break as performers. Highlights on and around Beale Street include the Memphis Music Hall of Fame ; the Smithsonian's Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum; and WC Handy Home and Museum , a tribute to the Father of the Blues.

Be sure to add the STAX Museum of American Soul , with its replica of the original Stax Records studio, to your must-see itinerary of the most legendary music attractions in Memphis. Another iconic attraction is Sun Studio , known as the birthplace of rock 'n' roll. Your tour guide will regale you with stories about Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, and Roy Orbison—all recorded here. This is where 18-year-old Elvis famously told music maker Sam Phillips: "I don't sound like nobody."

A treasure trove of memories and artifacts from the RMS Titanic comes to life at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge—the largest of its kind in the world. Entering the museum, you feel like you're boarding the original vessel; it's built in the shape of the ship at half the scale of the original.

Highlights include more than 400 Titanic-related artifacts in 20 galleries designed to create the illusion that you're actually on the ship. Self-guided tours take approximately two hours. Following Titanic events in chronological order, you learn about the ship's design and the 10,000 skilled craftsmen and laborers who constructed it. Marvel at rare photos of the Titanic setting out to sea on its ill-fated maiden voyage.

Address: 2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis is a national treasure and one of the most compelling attractions in Tennessee. The museum features hundreds of artifacts spread over two buildings, including the Lorraine Motel —the designated historic site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in April 1968.

Stand in the room where assassin James Earl Ray pulled the trigger that ended King's life. The history of these dramatic days, including motivational theories, will rivet your attention. View artifacts on display, and watch 40 short videos, oral histories, and interactive media. Plan to spend a minimum of two to three hours at this attraction.

Your self-guided tour of the museum covers five centuries of civil rights history, including slavery, reconstruction after the Civil War, Jim Crow segregation, 1950s Birmingham bus boycott and Rosa Parks protest, and 1960s marches and sit-ins. The museum is educational, inspirational, and an enduring challenge to achieve racial equality.

Address: 450 Mulberry Street, Memphis, Tennessee

The Tennessee Aquarium has been educating visitors about water creatures and ecosystems for 30 years. Situated on the banks of the Tennessee River, the aquarium immerses you in two experiences: The River Journey and Ocean Journey. These riparian and marine habitats are contained in enormous tanks, with the biggest one holding 618,000 gallons. Featuring around 800 species, the Tennessee Aquarium is the largest in the state.

Staff engages visitors in hands-on learning. You will be thrilled—or repelled—when feeling the backs of stingrays as they glide by you in open touch tanks. Wave to submerged scuba divers who direct your attention to colorful fish and giant octopuses. Whether you are drawn to the river or the ocean, the Tennessee Aquarium is sure to enhance your passion for life in these magical environments.

Address: 1 Broad Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Just a few miles east of Nashville is Andrew Jackson's Hermitage , the plantation home of the seventh US President from 1804 to 1845. The current home was built in 1819, not long before Jackson was elected president, and is well worth the couple of hours needed to explore it.

Highlights include the park-like gardens and woods, as well as the tomb where both Jackson and his wife were laid to rest. The mansion opened as a museum in 1889, making it one of the country's first presidential museums. After a great deal of restoration, looks exactly as it would have during Jackson's retirement, complete with numerous artifacts and documents relating to his presidency.

Address: 4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville, Tennessee

Overlooking Chattanooga and offering some of Tennessee's best views, Lookout Mountain is an excellent day- or half-day outing. Natural attractions include the gardens and High Falls at Rock City just across the border in Georgia and Ruby Falls —the tallest and deepest accessible underground waterfall in the United States .

Getting to Lookout Mountain can be half the fun when you take the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway , a mile-long journey on a trolley-style car that travels at an incline of up to 73 percent.

Once at the top of the railway, Point Park Battlefield of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park is nearby. Visit Battles for Chattanooga Electric Map and Museum . Its displays relate to the epic Battle Above the Clouds, fought in and around Chattanooga during the Civil War.

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Tennessee, the last state to join the Confederacy, was divided in its Civil War loyalties. The west and middle part of the state were allied with Confederate forces, while the east sided with Union soldiers.

As one of the most northerly of the Confederate states, Tennessee witnessed numerous battles during the four-year conflict, many of which are commemorated by visitor centers, museums, cemeteries, and memorials.

Fort Donelson National Battlefield is the site of one of the first major Union victories and home to a cemetery, fort, and visitor center. Shiloh National Military Park comprises 6,000 acres on the site of the two-day battle that took place in 1862. The first significant Civil War battle in the Western Theater happened at Shiloh, which includes a cemetery with more than 3,500 Union graves.

Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park , the country's largest military park, is historically significant in the Civil War. The 9,500-acre park was where the battle took place that signaled the end of the Confederacy.

Knoxville is a comfortable base from which to go sightseeing and explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park . The first capital of the state, its most noticeable landmark is the Sunsphere . An icon of Knoxville's skyline, the Sunsphere is in the heart of the 1982 World's Fair Park. Catch impressive 360-degree views of downtown Knoxville and the mountains from its observation deck on the fourth floor.

Vibrant South Gay Street includes interactive exhibits in the Museum of East Tennessee History . This is also the place to catch headlining concerts and Broadway-style shows in the elegant Tennessee Theatre —the Official State Theatre of Tennessee. It was dubbed "the South's most beautiful theater" when it opened in October 1928.

One block west of Gay Street is Market Square —Knoxville's favorite gathering place since 1854. Today, it's home to a busy farmers' market, events, and festivals, as well as shopping and dining. Adjacent to the square is Krutch Park, a quiet green space to rest and appreciate contemporary works of public art.

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Tennessee has had a lengthy love affair with the railroad. During the Civil War, the Southern Confederate Army relied on railways to transport military supplies. In peacetime, railways and rivers were vital for shipping wood and cotton.

The rich railway heritage of Tennessee has been preserved throughout the state. The most notable relics are the terminal and an engine from the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo . In Jackson, visit the museum dedicated to the legendary railroad engineer, John Luther "Casey" Jones.

One of the most ambitious restoration projects is the Tennessee Valley Railroad or TVR. The TVR offers tourist excursions in the countryside near Chattanooga and along the Hiwassee River in the Smoky Mountains. The Three Rivers Rambler in Knoxville uses a historic coal-fired steam engine locomotive to take you 11 miles along three rivers, including the Tennessee. Hop aboard one of these trains and take advantage of their ride-and-dine packages.

No visit to Nashville would be complete without visiting the huge Parthenon . One of Tennessee's most remarkable attractions, it is the centerpiece of Centennial Park, a short walk from the city's downtown core. This impressive life-size replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece was built over the course of 10 years, opening in 1931.

Made of brick, stone, and concrete, the Parthenon impresses with its vast dimensions, inside and out. The building houses the city's permanent art gallery, a collection of works by 19th- and 20th-century American painters, as well as a spectacular 42-foot gold-covered statue of the goddess Athena Parthenos. The Parthenon is on the National Register of Historic Places .

Address: 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee

The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge offers a fascinating insight into the history of nuclear energy. Located 24 miles west of Knoxville, the museum highlights the central role of Oak Ridge in the Manhattan Project to develop the first atomic bomb.

View videos, photos, artifacts, and documents about this vast facility. Learn how it evolved over time as an important center for scientific research and innovation. Fun hands-on displays of static electricity and robotics engage visitors of all ages.

Address: 115 E Main Street, Oak Ridge, Tennessee

The Museum of Appalachia is a large open-air attraction that focuses on the people who settled the Appalachian Mountains and is one of the best heritage villages in the United States . The museum allows you to explore the past through hands-on activities, such as weaving and farming. You'll come away with an enhanced appreciation of mountain culture, livelihoods, and customs.

With more than 250,000 artifacts in its collection spread over 65 pastoral acres, the Museum of Appalachia is 6.6 miles north of Clinton, one of the best small towns in Tennessee . An impressive array of baskets, home furnishings, musical instruments, folk art, and farm machinery await you.

When you're hungry, you can tuck into Southern Appalachian country cooking at the museum's restaurant.

Address: 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, Tennessee

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Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee: The state of Tennessee offers plenty of great outdoor adventures. Those interested in fly fishing in Tennessee are particularly well-catered to thanks to the 22,000-plus miles of streams and reservoirs. And hikers, bikers, campers, and skiers are among the many outdoor enthusiasts who flock to Great Smoky Mountains National Park , drawn by an abundance of wilderness to explore.

Places to Visit Close to Tennessee : The beautiful state of Kentucky lies to the north of Tennessee and offers many attractions and points of interest worth visiting. Must-dos include attending the Kentucky Derby in Louisville and visiting The Kentucky Horse Park, as well as pretty natural attractions like Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Daniel Boone National Forest.

Southern US Vacation Ideas : There's certainly no shortage of awesome vacation experiences to enjoy in the South. The state of Georgia offers exciting opportunities, including the many wonderful attractions of Savannah . Here you can book a classy boutique hotel, which may once have been a grand family home, explore the lush parks with their elegant fountains, and walk enchanting cobbled streets lined with great shops and dining establishments.

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"tennessee - america at its best", adopted in 1965.

" Tennessee - America at its Best " was adopted in 1965 as the Tennessee State Slogan. (Chapter 33, Section 1, Public Acts, 1965). On January 21, 1965, Senator Mack Ray, Kingsport, introduced legislation proposing that Merritt Potter's contest-winning slogan take another prize and be adopted as the official slogan of the State of Tennessee.

Tennessee State Slogan: "Tennessee - America at its Best"

"It's always interesting that people associate a slogan with branding. It's one of many elements that go into the overall brand," says Mark Thien, communications director for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. "We've done a tremendous job of marketing the state without a slogan. It can be done."

Nevertheless, Tennessee is going through extensive consumer research on its way to a new slogan. The old slogan, "Tennessee: Sounds Good to Me," was killed by Gov. Phil Bredesen upon taking office.

Tennesseans believe in their slogan, "Tennessee-America at its best!"

In 1965, the Tennessee General Assembly adopted as the state's official slogan, " Tennessee- America at Its Best. " (Chapter 33, Section 1, Public Acts, 1965)

Tennessee Law

The law designating the official Tennessee state slogan is found in the Tennessee Code Annotated, title 4, chapter 1, part 3, section 4 -1-304

Title 4 State Government Chapter 1 General Provisions Part 3 State Symbols Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-304 (2011) 4-1-304. State slogan. The following is hereby adopted as an official slogan for this state: "Tennessee - America at Its Best." This slogan may be used in advertising the state and its attractions for industry, recreation and pleasant living. HISTORY: Acts 1965, ch. 33, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-114.

State mottos across America: Full list of the slogans for all 50 states, plus DC

Every state is different, and each distinguishes itself by its natural landmarks, attractions and symbols. Along with a state nickname, the 50 states are known by individual mottos that represent their founding or key features. 

The United States has a national motto of its own. "In God We Trust" is the U.S. motto, reaffirmed by the House in 2011. But several other mottos have found their place in the national lexicon, one such is "E pluribus unum" or "Out of many, one." President Barack Obama referred to the Latin phrase as the national motto in a speech in 2010.

Here's what you should know about the state motto for each state:  

Alabama's state motto is "Audemus jura nostra defendere,"  a Latin phrase that translates to "We dare maintain our rights."

Alaska's state motto is  "North to the Future," chosen in 1967 during the Alaska Purchase Centennial to represent "Alaska as a land of promise."

"Ditat Deus" is Arizona's state motto, which means "God enriches."

Arkansas' state motto is "Regnat Populus," which translates from Latin to "The people rule."

"Eureka" has been California's state motto since 1963, but the word has appeared on the state seal since 1849 as a reference to the discovery of gold in California. 

Colorado's motto is "Nil Sine Numine," which translates from Latin to "Nothing without providence or deity."

Connecticut

Connecticut's state motto is "Qui Transtulit Sustinet," which means "He who transplanted still sustains." According to Connecticut's state government site, possible origins trace to the psalm "Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it."

Delaware's state motto has been "Liberty and Independence" since 1847. The state also adopted a tourist slogan in 2015, "Delaware: Endless Discoveries."

District of Columbia

Though technically not a state, Washington, D.C. still has a motto:  "Justitia Omnibus," which means "Justice for All."

Florida's motto is the same as the nation's motto: "In God We Trust."

Georgia's state motto appears as three pillars on its state seal: "Wisdom, Justice and Moderation."

Hawaii's state motto comes from King Kamehameha III in 1843 and was uttered as the Hawaiian flag rose again after a brief period of British occupation: "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono," or "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness."

Idaho's state motto is "Esto Perpetua," which translates to "Let it be perpetual," "It is forever" or "Be eternal."

Illinois' state motto is "State Sovereignty, National Union."

Since 1937, Indiana's state motto has been "The Crossroads of America."

Iowa's state motto is "Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain."

Kansas' state motto  "Ad astra per aspera" means "To the stars through difficulties" and is aptly illustrated on the state seal, which depicts a farm below a sky of stars. 

Kentucky's state motto is "United we stand, divided we fall." It comes from "Liberty Song" by John Dickinson, a song from 1768 that Kentucky's first governor was fond of. Kentucky also has an official Latin motto, "Deo gratiam habeamus," or "Let us be grateful to God."

Louisiana's state motto is "Union, Justice, Confidence."

Maine's state motto is "Dirigo," which means "I direct" or "I guide."

Maryland's state motto is an Italian proverb: "Fatti maschii, parole femine" which generally translates to "strong deeds, gentle words," the state of Maryland says. The saying dates to Calvert family, the Roman Catholic founders of the Maryland colony. But according to literary translator Antony Shugaar, the phrase more closely translates to "manly deeds, womanly words."

Massachusetts

Massachusetts' state motto since 1775 is "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem," which is Latin for "By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty."

Michigan also has a Latin state motto, "Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice," translating to "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you."

"L’etoile du Nord" is Minnesota's state nickname, which is a French phrase meaning "Star of the North."

Mississippi

Mississippi's state motto is "Virtute et Armis," which means "By valor and arms."

"Salus populi suprema lex esto" is Missouri's state motto. The exact translation has been debated but was originally intended to mean "Let the good of the people be the supreme law," as proposed by William Wells in 1847 when he designed the state seal. Today, the Secretary of State's office says it means “The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law.”

Montana's state motto is "Oro y Plata," which is Spanish for "Gold and Silver." This motto is in tandem with Montana's state nickname, "The Treasure State," both named for the state's mineral wealth.

Nebraska's official state motto is  “Equality Before the Law.”

Nevada's state motto is "All for Our Country."

New Hampshire

Perhaps one of the most prominent state mottos across residents' license plates, hats, shirts, flags and other state memorabilia is New Hampshire's "Live Free or Die," which comes from a statement written by Revolutionary General John Stark.

New Jersey's state motto is   "Liberty and Prosperity."  The state also voted on the slogan "New Jersey: Come See For Yourself" in 2006 to attract tourists. 

New Mexico's state motto is "Crescit Eundo," which translates from Latin to “It grows as it goes."

If you've ever seen the movie "Silver Linings Playbook," you may know this one. New York's state motto is "Excelsior," which translates to "Ever Upward."

North Carolina

North Carolina's state motto is “Esse quam videri,” meaning “To be, rather than to seem.”

North Dakota

“Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One and Inseparable" is North Dakota's state motto. According to ND.gov, this was also the motto of the Dakota Territory, the unorganized states of North and South Dakota prior to 1889. 

Ohio's state motto is "With God, All Things Are Possible," decided after a 12-year-old boy won a contest to select the motto in the 1950s. The American Civil Liberties Union sued the state of Ohio in 1997, saying this motto was a violation of the separation of church and state. But the motto remained when the district court judge ruled that it didn't make reference to any one religion and was a generic reference to God.

Oklahomans know "Labor Omnia Vincit" or "Work conquers all" as the phrase on the state seal, but it technically isn't defined as the state's official motto. In fact, only 38% of Oklahoma residents could identify the motto, a 2021 survey found. A 2012 Oklahoma House resolution even tried to establish "In God We Trust," the national motto, as Oklahoma's as well. And in 2021, Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall proposed an $85,000 bill to prominently display the phrase on state buildings. 

"She Flies With Her Own Wings" has been Oregon's state motto since 1987. Before that, it was "The Union."

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's state motto is "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence." 

Rhode Island

Rhode Island's state motto is a single word: "Hope."   The state also created the slogan "Rhode Island: Cooler and Warmer" in 2016 to garner tourists but quickly attracted backlash on social media. 

South Carolina

South Carolina has two state mottos that appear on the state seal in two ovals. The first is "Animis Opibusque Parati" meaning "Prepared in mind and resources" and the second is "Dum Spiro Spero," which means "While I breathe I hope."

South Dakota

South Dakota's state motto is "Under God the People Rule." The state also has a motto that accompanies its state flower, the American Pasque. According to the state's official site, "I lead" is the floral emblem motto. 

Tennessee's state motto has been "Agriculture and Commerce" since 1801 because of the state's large agriculture sector.

Texas' state motto is also a one-word wonder: "Friendship." According to the Texas State Historical Association, the word was chosen in 1930 because the state name came roughly from a Caddo Indian word translating to "friends."

Utah's state motto is "Industry." According to Utah History Encyclopedia, the motto became official in 1959 and was chosen because of its connection with the beehive symbol, also in Utah's state nickname . 

Vermont's state motto is "Freedom and Unity" as displayed on the state seal.

"Sic Semper Tyrannis" is Virginia's state motto. The Latin phrase means "Thus always to tyrants."

Washington has a territorial motto, but it's never been formally adopted by the legislature, its state government site says. "Al-ki" or "Alki" is a Chinook word that means "Bye and Bye" or "By and By."

West Virginia

West Virginia's state motto is "Montani Semper Liberi," which is Latin for "Mountaineers are always free." A 2007 vote also established "Wild, Wonderful" as West Virginia's state slogan. 

"Forward" is Wisconsin's state motto, chosen in 1851 when the state seal and coat of arms were revised. 

Wyoming's state motto is "Equal Rights." The state is also nicknamed "Equality State," as it was the first territory in the U.S. to give women the right to vote . 

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111+ Popular Tennessee Slogans & Taglines Examples

Are you looking for some inspiration for creating a catchy slogan or tagline for your business in Tennessee slogans? Here are 111+ examples that you can use! These TN slogans and taglines cover a wide range of industries, from agriculture to tourism, and everything in between. Whether you need something simple and straightforward or something more creative, these examples will help get the wheels turning so you can come up with the perfect slogan or tagline for your business.

Important Factors to write Tennessee Slogans

When writing Tennessee slogans, there are several important factors to consider in order to create an effective and memorable slogan. Here are some key factors to keep in mind:

• Represent Tennessee’s Unique Identity: A good Tennessee slogan should capture the essence of what makes the state unique. Consider Tennessee’s history, culture, natural beauty, and popular attractions when crafting a slogan.
• Emphasize Positive Qualities: Slogans should focus on the positive qualities of Tennessee, such as its friendliness, hospitality, and sense of community. Highlighting these attributes can create a positive impression of the state and make it more appealing to visitors and residents alike.
• Make It Memorable: A great slogan should be easy to remember and catchy. Consider using rhymes, alliteration, or other literary devices to make the slogan stand out.
• Keep It Simple: A simple and straightforward slogan is often more effective than a complex or convoluted one. Make sure the message is clear and easy to understand.
• Be Original: Avoid using clichés or copying other state slogans. Try to come up with a unique and original message that represents Tennessee in a distinctive way.
• Consider the Audience: Think about who your target audience is and what message will resonate with them. A slogan that appeals to families may be different than one that targets adventure-seekers or music lovers.

By keeping these factors in mind, you can create a Tennessee slogan that effectively represents the state’s unique identity and positive qualities.

Tennessee State slogan

• Home of the blues.
• A place to relax and rejuvenate.
• Picture perfect getaways.
• The best of both worlds- city and country living.
• Scenic views abound.
• Adventure awaits.
• Small town charm with big city appeal.
• So much to explore.
• We have it all- from mountains to rivers to forests!
• Our state parks are second to none.
• history comes alive .
• Visit our charming small towns .
• Southern hospitality at its finest .
• A taste of the south . .
• Tennessee- where life is simple and sweet .
• Unwind and relax in Tennessee .
• The perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle .
• Reconnect with nature in Tennessee .
• A little bit of heaven on earth .
• The Volunteer State- come lend a helping hand!

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Tennessee Slogan ideas

• “Tennessee: A state of mind.”
• “The Volunteer State.”
• “Tennessee: The friendly state.”
• “Tennessee: The land of opportunity.”
• “A place to call home.”
• “Welcome to Tennessee!”
• “The heart of the South.”
• “Southern hospitality at its finest.”
• “Tennessee: The perfect blend of city and country.”
• “Life is better in Tennessee.”
• “There’s no place like Tennessee.”
• “Home of the blues.”
• “Country music capital of the world.”
• “The Great Smoky Mountains: Land of beauty and wonder.”
• “Adventure awaits in Tennessee!”
• “Come for the food, stay for the fun.”
• “Where history comes alive.”
• “One of a kind, just like Tennessee.”
• “A state of natural beauty.”
• “Tennessee: Where life is sweet and simple .”

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Catchy Tennessee Tagline

• The Volunteer State
• America at its best
• A state of mind
• A great place to live
• A state of beauty
• Something for everyone
• The perfect getaway
• The best of both worlds
• The place to be
• The state for all seasons
• “The Land of Opportunity”
• “A place to call home”
• “Southern hospitality at its finest”
• “Come for the music, stay for the food”
• “Beautiful Tennessee, so much to see”
• “Where life is simple and sweet”
• “The perfect place to raise a family”
• “You’ll fall in love with Tennessee”
• “A state of beauty and wonder”
• “An outdoor paradise”
• “The ideal spot for a vacation”
• “There’s no place like Tennessee”

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Best Tennessee Slogans list

• “The Volunteer State”
• “Tennessee – Americal at Its Best”
• “Tennessee – A World of Difference”
• “Tennessee – Find Your Adventure”
• “Unwind in Tennessee”
• “Vacation in Tennessee – A Smoky Mountain Getaway!”
• “Welcome to Music City, USA”
• “Welcome to the Volunteer State!”
• “You Gotta Be from Tennessee if You Can Say That!”
• “A State of Many Firsts”
• “Famous for Friendship”
• “Home of the Blues and Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll”
• “Imagination Flies Here”
• “The Royal Academy of Fine Arts: Home of the Blue Suede Shoe and the Pink Palace Museum”
• “Something for Everyone, Anytime, Anywhere in Tennessee!”
• “#1 Retirement Destination in the U.S.”
• “#1 Golf Destination in America.”
• “The Place to be in the South!”
• “Where America’s Day Begins…”
• “Life’s Smoky Mountains Getaway…”

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Importance of having good Tennessee Slogans

The importance of having good slogans cannot be overstated. A great slogan can be the difference between success and failure for any business, cause, campaign, or party.

Slogans are able to distill complex ideas into short, catchy phrases that are easy to remember. They can also create an emotional connection with people, which can lead to loyalty and support. Perhaps most importantly, slogans can help to rally people around a shared vision or goal.

In a time when the world often feels divided, good slogans can be a powerful tool for bringing people together. For all these reasons, it is clear that the importance of having good slogans should not be underestimated.

Tennessee is a beautiful state with plenty to offer tourists and residents alike. From the Smoky Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River in the west, there’s something for everyone in Tennessee. The people of this great state are also some of the friendliest you’ll ever meet. If you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, I highly recommend it. And if you already live here, be sure to tell your friends and family about all that Tennessee has to offer. Thanks for reading!

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‘Made in Tennessee’ tourism campaign to be crafted by out-of-state ad firm

Tennessee is hot right now. ABC’s hit show “Nashville” has visitors flocking to the country music capital, and the state is eager to capture every tourism dollar it possibly can. Two new 30-second advertisements, promoting the “Made in Tennessee” slogan, are running on television.

But while the waterfalls, horse trails and rolling hills sure are made in Tennessee, the advertisements themselves are not.

That’s because the state tourism board signed a deal worth up to $60 million more than five years with VML, a marketing agency based in Kansas City, Mo., to produce the ad campaign.

Gov. Bill Haslem’s (R) budget includes almost $11 million for tourism advertising, $6 million of which is earmarked for the VML contract. And state tourism director Susan Whitaker says it’s a good investment: Every dollar they spend yields about $19 in tourism revenue, Whitaker told Nashville Public Radio .

Here’s an added bonus: While VML might be headquartered in Kansas City, the new contract convinced them to open an office in Nashville. So, jobs! David Smith, a spokesman for Haslem’s office, said just about every other component of the advertisements are homegrown. The man doing the voice-over is Rivers Rutherford, a native son; all the music was created by Tennessee musicians. The spots were even edited in VML’s Nashville offices.

The footage definitely came from inside the Volunteer State’s borders. The firm filmed both commercials on GoPro cameras during a six or seven-day roadtrip around the state, creative director John Godsey told The New York Times .

Here’s one of their new ads:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvmurDr-21g&feature=youtu.be

Haslam’s office hopes the advertising helps Tennessee generate enough tourism revenue to land in the top 10. The $11 million the state will spend on tourism advertising, though, is far below what other states spend: In fiscal  2013, 20 states spent more than $12 million on their tourism offices.

A survey by the U.S. Travel Association found Hawaii spent the most, $75 million, advertising its islands. Florida, Illinois and California all spent more than $50 million bragging about themselves. States spent an average of $14.9 million on tourism, the association found.

30 Nashville phrases you should know

When calling Nashville home (even for the weekend), it's good to learn to speak the language.

Being a Southern town, Music City is ripe with colloquialisms and sayings unfamiliar to Yankee and Californian ears.

Don’t worry, here at 12th and Broad, we’ve got you Nashville newbies covered.

We will have you speaking like a native in no time with this list of both uniquely Southern and Nashville phrases you will likely hear around town:

Y’all: You all. Everyone. All you people.

Fixin': Used in lieu of, “I’m going to” or “getting ready to”

Bless your heart: You can pretty much follow up any gossipy comment with, “bless their/her/his heart” and that makes it okay.

Meat and three: A typical Southern dinner. Meat and three sides, heavy on the mashed potatoes and gravy.

God’s Country: The South.

Athens of the South: A nickname of Nashville, for being a city filled with colleges (32 to be exact).  Also, the main reason for the life-sized replica of The Parthenon in Centennial Park.

Vols: University of Tennessee athletics. Knoxville. Big Orange. Football. Tennessee Volunteers.

Commodore : Vanderbilt University athletics, in-state rival of the Volunteers.

Preds: Short for, the Nashville “Predators,” our professional hockey team.

Smashville: Where the “Preds” smash their competition - get it?

Titans: Not a race of mythological Greek people, no, no — our professional football team.

Hot Chicken: Other than music, it might just be hot chicken that put Nashville on the map.

Created by the family of Andre Prince Jeffries, owner of Prince’s Hot Chicken ( 123 Ewing Drive ), this spicy dish is our local specialty. Traditionally served on white bread and complete with pickles, get ready to sweat and enjoy a taste of Nashville with every bite.

Winder: Refers to a window.

Pitch a fit: A true Southerner knows you don't have a hissy fit, you pitch one.

Hold your horses: Be patient. Hold on a sec. Slow your roll.

Supper: Dinner

Stompin’ grounds: Where you’re from. Your turf. Your favorite hang.

NashVegas: A term often associated to Nashville as a whole, but locals know this actually refers to Lower Broadway in all of her neon lit, “why am I still up at 2 a.m.” glory.

SAT Co: A long-time Nashville staple, San Antonio Taco Co. ( 416 21st Ave S .) has been satisfying student bellies with affordable Tex-Mex and buckets of Corona since 1984.

Paris: In Nashville, when someone tells you they are from Paris, they don’t mean France. They are referring to a little town 86 miles northwest, known for hosting the “World’s Biggest Fish Fry” every April and for it’s 60-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower.

Tax-free weekend: A weekend in August in which certain items are tax-exempt throughout the state.

Tea: Served sweet always. You must request un-sweet or else this is what you’ll get.

Barbecue: Memphis-style, slow-cooked in a pit, served “dry” or “wet.”

I Believe In Nashville: In May of 2010, Nashville was nearly underwater. While we lost homes and precious landmarks, we didn’t lose heart. In fact, Nashville banded together to help those who were affected without hesitation. It was the most beautiful display of unity and loving service a city could ever ask for.

A phrase commemorated with a now world-famous mural located on the side of 12th South Dental Studio ; 2700 12th Avenue South.

The Nashville Way: Not just a slogan on this adorable shirt by Project 615 , but a phrase coined to praise what is viewed as our city’s amicable race relations during the Civil Rights movement. Read the book, The Nashville Way by Benjamin Houston.

Southern charm: An attitude of hospitality, warmth, sweetness and generosity attributed to Southerners. This attitude will get you a long way in this town and you don’t have to be from here to have it.

Honky Tonkin’: What visitors in cowboy hats are doing on the weekend. Occurs on Lower Broadway only.

It ain’t the heat, it's the humidity: A phrase that can’t be explained, it’s something you feel. One you will better understand sometime in June.

LOTG: When your friend texts you in August asking if you’d like to go to LOTG, they are inviting you to Live on the Green — Nashville’s free outdoor music festival brought to you by our beloved local independent radio station, Lightning 100 . You should say yes.

Swarmageddon: Now and again, you may hear a Nashville local mention the Swarmageddon of 2011. This refers to the 17-year cicada invasion that lasted a whole Summer. It was seriously gross. Get ready, the next 13-year cycle brood will be returning 2021.

We hope ya’ll love this town as much as we do!

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30 catchy tennessee slogans, state motto, nicknames and sayings.

In this post you will find 30 Catchy Tennessee State Slogans, Tennessee State Motto, Tennessee State NickNames and Tennessee Sayings.

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Tennessee State Motto

“Agriculture and Commerce”

Tennessee State Nicknames

The Mother of Southwestern Statesmen

The Hog and Hominy State

The Big Bend State

The Lion’s Den State

Tennessee State Slogans

The Volunteer State

The Stage Is Set for You

Big Bend State

Sounds Good to Me

Butternut State

Follow Me to Tennessee

Tennessee: America at Its Best

Home of the Al Gore Invention Museum

So much to see in Tennessee

They went that-a-way

As southern as biscuits and gravy

No shirt, No teeth, No Problem.

Life is extra twangy in Nashville

Power to the people!

Funny Tennessee Slogans

Where Teeth are Optional

Tennessee: Got Teeth

Don’t Make Me Take off my Bible Belt

Tennessee: The Educashun State

The Dollywood State

Tennessee: As Seen on COPS

Tennessee Sayings

“I knew the whistle of each of the river boats on the Tennessee.”

“Luck is believing you’re lucky.”

“There is a time for departure even when there’s no certain place to go.”

“The future is called ‘perhaps,’ which is the only possible thing to call the future.”

“Success and failure are equally disastrous.”

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Memphis Tourism aims to boost visitor count with soulful new calling card

Tourism boosters believe 23 years is long enough for a marketing slogan, but they didn’t want to totally abandon a winning formula focused on Memphis' iconic music.

They unveiled a new slogan Thursday that adds a dash of soul to a 1995 tagline that has more than stood the test of time.

The new slogan, “Memphis: Home of Blues, Soul & Rock ‘N’ Roll," replaces “Memphis: Home of the Blues, Birthplace of Rock ‘N’ Roll.”

The agency that promotes Memphis’ $3.3 billion-a-year tourism industry also got a new name, for the first time in 95 years.

Memphis Tourism is the new name for the agency formerly known as the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau, founded in 1923.

The new brands of Memphis tourism were unveiled at the New Daisy Theatre in a star-studded annual meeting of hoteliers, attraction operators, restaurateurs and others who form the backbone of the local industry.

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Rapper Al Kapone co-hosted a talk show-formatted meeting with Memphis Tourism president Kevin Kane.

New University of Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway brought the crowd to its feet. He was presented a "Spirit of Memphis" award, whose previous recipients have included such notables as Sam Phillips, Larry Finch, B.B. King and Elvis Presley.

Grammy-winning artist and Royal Studio owner Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell kept the Memphis vibe rocking, and John Paul Keith brought the rockabilly.

The new tourism campaign tagline is the latest in a succession of catchphrases that have represented Memphis to the world since 1980, when the Memphis Jobs Conference led to a concerted push to grow tourism.

Previous slogans included “Start Something Great in Memphis,” dating to the tenure of Kane’s predecessor, Marshall Murdaugh, who famously coined “Virginia is for Lovers,” and branded New York as the Big Apple.

“Start Something Great” gave way to “Give Me Memphis,” based on a lyrical line purchased from Chuck Berry (“Memphis, Tennessee”), for $10,000.

Neither lasted nearly as long as the just-replaced civic motto.

It literally stared visitors in the face when they entered Memphis on the Hernando DeSoto (Interstate 40) Bridge. It was displayed at the top of industrial silos on the riverfront. The silos and sign came down during conversion of the Pyramid Arena to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid.

Kane said “soulful” was the word most often used to describe Memphis, by likely visitors surveyed by tourism officials last year.

Graphically, where the former logo had a vertical guitar forming the “I” in Memphis, the replacement has a guitar body sweeping horizontally across the body of text.

The tourism agency said the change embraces soul music that rose to national prominence from Stax and Royal recording studios.

Kane said officials hope the marketing and advertising efforts using the new images will help build on the city’s 11.7 million visitors last year, a nearly half million increase from 2016.

Noting that Memphis music is the No. 1 attraction that draws out-of-town visitors, Kane declared, “We’re getting on the soul train.”

Added Kapone, “You know I’ve been about rocking with the soul train all my life.”

87 Best Nashville Quotes and Nashville Instagram Captions 2024

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Known as the capital of Country music, the vibrant city of Nashville is one of the best places in the world for music lovers!

So if you’re looking to learn more then you’re in the right place. Below I’ve curated a bumper list of Nashville quotes that are guaranteed to have you booking your next trip to Music City ! 

Not only can you use these quotes about Nashville to inspire your vacation, but they are also perfect for those looking for Nashville Captions for Instagram!

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Funny Nashville Captions for Instagram

• Eat, drink, and celebrate everything in Nashville.
• Now all I need is cowboy boots and a guitar.
• Welcome to the honky tonk.
• Just a Nashville girl living in a whiskey world.

Music Related Nashville Quotes for Instagram

• “It’s a holy city for music.” – Hugh Laurie
• Life without music? I just can’t…
• Music is the medicine of the mind.
• “Music is life. That’s why our hearts have beats.” – Cecily Morgan
• “Music gives a soul to the universe.” – Plato
• Without music, life would be flat.
• “To me, songwriting is the backbone of Nashville. Looks can go, fads can go, but a good song lasts forever.” – Alan Jackson

Country Instagram Captions

• Country is a way of life.
• Peace, love, and the land of country music.
• Country music, a drink, and some sunshine.
• Keep calm and stay country.
• Cue the country songs and disco lights.
• Country music is good for the soul.
• We’re fuelled by coffee and country music.
• Country music is three chords and the truth.

Best Nashville Instagram Captions

• “This city is as sweet as a peach.”
• “City lights got nothin’ on country nights.”
• “I’m in a Southern state of mind.”
• “More bouquets and cowboy boots, please.”

Best Nashville Puns for Instagram

• Take time to do what makes your soul happy.
• This is the most brew-tiful place I’ve ever been.
• Buckle of the Bible Belt

Nashville Slogans and Nashville Phrases

• The Nashville Way.
• Born and bred in Nashville.
• I believe in Nashville.
• I’m a Nashville man.
• I love you all the way to Nashville and back.

Top Nashville Sayings for Instagram

• “Her favorite dress is her favorite blue jeans.”
• “Moscow mules and sweet tea.”
• “I choose Nashville.”
• “Get your honky tonk on.”
• “Country roads take me home to the place I belong.”

Quotes about Tennessee

• “Nashville has always felt perfect.” – Jack White
• “It’s the best part of America.” – Nicole Kidman
• “I belonged to Nashville before I belonged to anyone.” – Brandi Carlile
• “Since I was a kid I just wanted to be in Nashville.” – Keith Urban
• “Nashville, man. That’s the place to be.” – Willie Geist

Famous Quotes about Nashville TN

• “I love Nashville. It seems like everywhere you walk, there’s great music coming out of every wall.” – Imelda May
• “Nashville feels like a big little town to me.” – Ricky Schroder
• “She’s whiskey in a teacup.”
• Nashville looks so good on you.
• “Everybody now thinks that Nashville is the coolest city in America.” – Dave Grohl

Nashville Tennessee Quotes

• “Nashville was totally different than I ever dreamed. I had only seen the music business on television and been to a couple of concerts. I had no clue.” – Faith Hill
• “Nashville is wicked. It’s like a proper music community, but it’s also quintessentially American. You bump into people there with cowboy hats that spit in jars and call you ‘boy.’ I just love that.” – Ed Sheeran
• “Nashville is one of the greatest places for the best songwriters in the world. It’s been fantastic to live there and to raise our family there. It’s a great town.” – Faith Hill
• “My absolute favorite meal in Nashville is sweet-potato pancakes at pancake pantry” – Taylor Swift
• “There’s more women stars in Nashville all the time. They’re proving they can do the job the same as a man.” – Loretta Lynn

Nashville Quotes and Sayings

• “Nashville has always felt perfect. I don’t think third man records could exist in any other town that I know of in America. Anything smaller or larger than the size of Nashville, and also the music – the attention that’s paid to music in that town is sort of the right kind. It’s not too hipster and it’s not too fake; it’s something in the middle, which is really good ground for a place like third man records, that aims to be genre-less. It’s great to be able to have that kind of access.” – Jack White
• “Nashville is the place where I first realized how impossible it is to look at someone and know what is inside them, what special something they possess.” – Callie Khouri
• “One of the magical things about Nashville is just how many incredibly talented people are here and the way they support each other.” – Callie Khouri

Nashville Insta Captions and Tennessee Instagram Captions

• Cowboy boots, country roots, and Nashville nights.
• The soul of Nashville never dies.
• Nashville vibes and honky tonk nights.
• “I had no idea when I moved to Nashville people just were songwriters. I had no idea. So I guess I was selling myself as a singer when I first moved here. But then right after I first moved, I started writing a lot.” – Ashley Monroe
• “I have a special place in my heart for Nashville because it saved my life back in the day.” – Kris Kristofferson

Nashville IG Captions

• People never forget two things: their first love and their first day in Nashville.
• Nashville may be famed for its country music, but this may well be the capital of rock and roll music in the USA.
• “In Nashville, if people don’t like someone, they say, ‘I don’t really like him,’ then add, ‘bless his heart.’ In Hollywood, they kind of leave that last part off.” – Brad Paisley
• “There’s an energy about Nashville that I love and I miss. And it’s so awesome right now. It has a new energy that’s so cool.” – Trisha Yearwood

Nashville Quotes Instagram

• “I love Nashville. I’ve been here so many times… oh man, I would stay here for a year if I could. It’s just so much fun.” – Jimmy Fallon
• “The thing about Nashville is, it’s not just country music…There’s rock & roll, there’s every kind of music. It’s just a music town…There’s so much fun stuff to get in to.” – Connie Britton
• “Nashville is such a fantastic city, with this great creative music energy. Then there’s that Southern hospitality, you can’t beat that.” – Sam Palladio

Nashville Photo Captions

• “I think Nashville could use some better shopping!” – Carrie Underwood
• A bad day in Nashville is better than a good day anywhere else.
• “I admire this town a lot. They take care of their own. There’s not a lot of places in the world, much less America, that do that. It’s just a great place.” – Justin Timberlake
• “It’s the warmest, loveliest community I’ve ever set foot in. For me, it’s the perfect place to live. It’s the best part of America.” – Nicole Kidman

Nashville Picture Captions

• “From the moment I stepped foot in Music City I have had a love affair with the people and burgeoning culinary scene. This city’s long, highly-respected cultural history, coupled with the recent growth and development is inspiring. I could not be happier with my decision and I’m truly excited to call Nashville my home.” – Maneet Chauhan
• “There is such a cool vibe in Nashville. It has the excitement of a big city, but also has this amazing small-town feel. I have definitely come to call it my home, and have my favorite go-to spots. But most of all it’s the people. The Southern charm, and hospitality. And some great shopping never hurts. As fun as Music City is during the day, the real magic happens at night… The lights, the energy, the music, how could you not love this town?” – Hayden Panettiere

Cute Nashville Captions Instagram

• “L.A. to me feels like music industry, and Nashville to me feels like music community.” – Sheryl Crow
• “I came to Nashville, not to bring inspiration, but to gain inspiration from the great movement that has taken place in this community.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
• “Nashville is the only place where you can make a living at [writing songs]. If you’re good, if they like your stuff and record it, then you get royalties. That doesn’t happen anywhere else in this world but Nashville!” – Dolly Parton
• “Nashville feels like a big little town to me. It’s got lots of culture and lots of interesting things to do and lots of interesting people. At the same time, it feels very small and tight-knit and very close. Everyone feels like they know each other.” – Ricky Schroder
• “For me, and this may not be everybody, but because I do love country music so much, there’s such a feeling of home in Nashville, especially because it’s such a small town. You bring up one song, everybody knows who wrote it, everybody knows their mother and what their cell number is, and all of the stories.” – Garrett Hedlund

Instagram Captions about Nashville

• “My favorite place in the whole world is Nashville. Because it’s my home, it’s Music City. It’s like, everybody there is so artistic and so creative, and nice! Everybody’s really friendly.” – Taylor Swift
• “I grew up listening to Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, so arriving in Nashville in the ’60s was really exciting for me.” – Kris Kristofferson
• “I come from this really small town near Nashville, Tennessee, where everything was la-di-da and normal.” – Miley Cyrus
• “Nashville used to have more integrity than just looking at the bottom line.” – Crystal Gayle
• “Going to Nashville to meet the in-laws was the first time when I’d been in America and not been seen as some sort of eccentric character with a cute accent.” – Nick Lowe
• “Nashville has always been competitive. My grandfather called it the Hillbilly Babylon.”

That’s the Best Nashville Tennessee Quotes

That’s the end of my bumper list, so I hope you’ve managed to find the  perfect Nashville quote . 

I’d love to know which one is your favorite, and if I’ve missed any awesome quotes Nashville then please let me know in the comments below.

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List of 101 Creative Tourism Catchy Slogans and Taglines

We have gathered a list of some of the catchiest tourism slogans and taglines that shine brightly within the industry. These remarkable slogans are followed by the Greatest Travel Agency Names of All-Time and a special post on How to Write a Catchy Slogan that Brings in More Customers .

A Destination for the New Millennium.

A different light.

A new point of view.

A signature of excellence.

A tradition of excellence.

A whole world on a single island.

A world within. A state apart.

Adventures In Living.

Awaken To A Different World.

Beautiful one day, perfect the next.

Beauty Amplified.

Best under the Australian sky.

Better prices. Exceptional people.

Beyond Words.

Big agency deals. Small agency feel.

Big Country.

Come to Life.

Creative Holidays. Create your kind of holiday.

Discover a different world…

Dream. Explore. Discover.

Dreams for all seasons.

Eat, drink, and be happy. Ride the rails!

Endless Discoveries.

Enjoy the freedom!

Enjoy the show.

Escape completely.

Eternally Yours.

Even better this year.

Every day is different.

Everything else is in the shade.

Exclusive holidays for the single traveler.

Experience the uncommon element.

Experience Variety.

Explore Minnesota.

Exploring the world in comfort.

Fields of Opportunities.

Forever West.

Georgia on my mind.

Get natural.

God’s own country.

Great Faces. Great Places.

Great journeys – fascinating places.

Happiness on Earth.

Honest To Goodness Indiana.

I (Heart) NY.

Inspiring destinations within your reach.

It’s a real pleasure.

It’s all here.

It’s Like A Whole Other Country

It’s more fun in the Philippines.

Journey at its luxurious best.

Journeys as great as the destinations.

Just a Smile Away.

Let us show you the world!

Let your soul and spirit fly.

Life Elevated.

Live Free & _________.

Live your myth in Greece.

Made in Tennessee.

Manly. Seven Miles from Sydney, a Thousand Miles from Care…

Mile after magnificent mile.

More than the usual.

Must be the sunshine.

New Mexico True.

Oceans of experience.

One aim, excellence.

Pick Your Passion.

Positively Transforming.

Rail trips to here, there and everywhere!

Relax… You’re with us! We make it simple.

Relaxed, friendly and informal.

State of Independence.

Still Revolutionary.

Sweet Home Alabama

Take me to the top.

The best way to see America!

The Grand Canyon State.

The Heartland of the Baltic.

The Island for All Seasons.

The Island of Memories…

The Land that Sings.

The Mediterranean as it once was.

The Natural State.

The value of experience.

There is no place like Kansas.

There’s no place like it.

There’s only one.

Too much fun for just one day.

Travel with a clear conscience.

Ultimate in Diversity.

Unbridled Spirit.

Unforgettable rail journeys.

Virginia is for lovers.

We live it. You’ll love it.

We Love Dreamers.

Where family fun begins.

You’ll love where we take you.

You’ve arrived.

Your world. Your way.

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By Amy Plitt

Missouri's slightly befuddling nickname, "The Show Me State," greets travelers as they cross state lines.

We applaud Alaska for not succumbing to the temptation to put up a green-and-white sign similar to other states'; its wooden welcome emblem is something you'd actually want to pose with in a photo.

Arizona's flag and its most recognizable tourist landmark—that would be the Grand Canyon—are the focal points of its interstate signs.

Did you know that Arkansas's nickname is "The Natural State"? If you've crossed the state's borders, you should: The moniker—a reference to its plethora of mountains, lakes, hot springs, and more—is right there on the welcome signs.

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Instead of using a more recognizable symbol on its state signs—like the coastline, or an orange, or something like that—California's DOT instead chose to add a poppy, the state flower, to its highway signs.

Colorado's cheerful, rustic signs (there are 40 throughout the state) have become landmarks in and of themselves, with each one weighing about 150 pounds.

CONNECTICUT

Connecticut may be full of surprises, but this welcome sign—a plain blue-and-white number—is not one of them.

Delaware's sign is nice and all, but in this case, we can only think of Wayne Campbell: " Hi…I'm in Delaware. "

Florida calls out some its most recognizable state symbols—the palm tree and the orange—on its welcome signs. (No Mickey Mouse, though. Huh.) The state DOT plans to replace these signs with bigger and more photogenic ones by 2015.

"Georgia On My Mind" is the official song of the Peach State, so it's only fitting that a snippet of the lyrics (along with a fuzzy peach) ended up on its welcome signs.

Fun fact: Hawaii doesn't have specific state welcome signs on its highways; instead, they're located at Hawaiian airports, like the one in Honolulu.

Not even a potato, Idaho? Fine.

Of course Illinois would call out its most famous son: 16th President Abraham Lincoln, who lived in the state, became a congressman there, and was buried in Springfield after his 1865 assassination.

Indiana's nickname, "The Crossroads of America," is a reference to the fact that several major interstate roads passed through the state. And thus, it ended up on its highway signs.

One of Iowa's biggest tourist attractions is the Field of Dreams house, so of course that movie is referenced on the state's highway signs.

Kansas's signs are a mishmash of its state seal (emblazoned with the Latin phrase "Ad Astra per Aspera," translating to "To the Stars Through Difficulties") and the state flag, which features a sunflower, the official state flower.

Kentucky's state motto is "Unbridled Spirit"—like horses, because of the Kentucky Derby, see—and so it ended up on the state signs, which also feature a subtle horse illustration.

A fleur-de-lis and the phrase "Bienvenue en Louisiane" are shoutouts to Louisiana's Cajun French culture, still a vital part of the state's identity.

We'll take Maine's word that things in Maine are, indeed, the way life should be.

Maryland's signs are positively cluttered with state iconography: The red, yellow, and black state flag is perched above black-eyed Susans, the state flower.

MASSACHUSETTS

We can't say for sure whether you'll actually see a chickadee sitting on a Mayflower when you visit Massachusetts (both are emblems of the state), but you sure will on its highway signs.

The Great Lakes State adopted the "Pure Michigan" slogan in 2006 as part of an advertising campaign, and its since permeated much of the official tourism literature in the state—including the welcome signs.

University of Minnesota students are responsible for the current welcome sign, created in 1996; the Department of Transportation wanted to hark back to the old highway markers , but with a more modern design.

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi has had several state signs, including one that highlighted its place in rock 'n' roll history; this one is simple but effective, with the state flower—the magnolia—perched in a corner.

When Alabama decided to replace its old welcome signs (which read "Welcome to Alabama the Beautiful"), naturally they turned to the best-known song about the state: Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1974 Southern rock anthem.

Montana's welcome signs got a makeover in 2013, replacing decades-old iconography with images that highlight some of the unique elements of the state: cowboys, Bighorn Canyon, and the like.

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The "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign is more well known, but these welcome signs exist, too; they complement a similar license plate that was introduced in 1989.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Following a rebranding campaign, New Hampshire also updated its welcome signs in 2012—the French is a nod to its Canadian visitors, a major influence on the state's culture.

New Jersey has several welcome signs, and this one is a darn sight nicer than the ones that welcome you to the Turnpike, that's for sure.

New Mexico's welcome signs reference its state flag, with red and yellow coloring, and its agriculture, with red or green chiles on various signs.

How long do you think it'll be before the lyrics from "Empire State of Mind" end up on New York's welcome signs? We give it another five years.

NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina keeps it simple and classy, with its state flag the only adornment on its highway signs.

NORTH DAKOTA

Depending on where you enter North Dakota, you might see a different sign: This one, featuring the visage of President Theodore Roosevelt, is an entrance to the state's western region (conveniently, where Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located).

Another simple, clean design. We dig it, Ohio.

Less a sign and more a big monument to the state, this sign along an Oklahoma interstate is more imposing than your standard-issue welcome wagon.

Travelers heading into Oregon from California will see this massive sign along Interstate 5, where it was installed in 2010.

PENNSYLVANIA

The slogan "State of Independence" was added to Pennsylvania's welcome signs in 2004, after a campaign to remind folks of its place in American history.

RHODE ISLAND

These may be the newest welcome signs in the USA: Five of these markers were installed earlier this summer, with another two to follow in the coming months.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Though South Carolina has these fairly staid markers along its interstates, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention South of the Border , the supremely tacky roadside stop that's just over the North Carolina-South Carolina border.

SOUTH DAKOTA

What else do you put on a welcome sign for South Dakota than the state's—nay, one of the country's—biggest attractions?

Why "the Volunteer State"? It's a holdover from the War of 1812 , when thousands of Tennessee men willingly went to fight against the British.

We were expecting something bigger, bolder, and…well, more Texas than these signs. But the state flag and the DOT's "Drive Friendly" motto are nice too, we guess.

Utah created seven different welcome signs, which are placed at strategic points around the state. This one, for example, can be found around the Lake Powell region; another, featuring a ski bunny, is installed near Park City and other popular ski spots.

Vermont keeps things simple: illustration of Green Mountains, state name, nickname that echoes the whole mountain theme. Boom. Done.

Similar to its fellow commonwealth, Massachusetts, Virginia festooned its welcome signs with the state bird (the cardinal) sitting atop the state flower (an American dogwood).

Way to keep it simple, Washington.

WEST VIRGINIA

"Wild and Wonderful," a popular slogan in West Virginia, was added to the welcome signs in 2007.

Wisconsin's welcome signs are charmingly retro: 23 of these markers, made from redwood, were installed along major highways beginning in 1958—and remarkably, they're still standing.

Don't expect to see Wyoming's welcome signs for too long: According to the state's tourism office, they change out every so often, along with the state license plates.

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