Tennessee is basically 3 states: West Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and East Tennessee.
West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee are more culturally Southern, East Tennessee is culturally Appalachian. Tennessee is known for music! Unlike the popular belief, Tennessee isn’t just known for country music. Tennessee is also known for Americana, folk, alternatives, Soul, Blue, Rock and Roll, and Bluegrass! Nashville is more than just country music (especially East Nashville). Although Nashville is the buckle of the Bible Belt, it’s not all filled with bible-thumping folks. Biggest cities in Tennessee are: Memphis, Nashville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, Franklin, Jackson, Knoxville, and Johnson City. Tennessee’s State song is Rocky Top, and its nickname is the Volunteer State.
West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee are more culturally Southern, East Tennessee is culturally Appalachian. Tennessee is known for music! Unlike the popular belief, Tennessee isn’t just known for country music. Tennessee is also known for Americana, folk, alternatives, Soul, Blue, Rock and Roll, and Bluegrass! Nashville is more than just country music (especially East Nashville). Although Nashville is the buckle of the Bible Belt, it’s not all filled with bible-thumping folks. Biggest cities in Tennessee are: Memphis, Nashville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, Franklin, Jackson, Knoxville, and Johnson City. Tennessee’s State song is Rocky Top, and its nickname is the Volunteer State.
Person 1: I’m from Tennessee
Person 2: are you a fan of the Volunteers of UT Knoxville
Person 1: yes, and I’ll always be!
Person 2: are you a fan of the Volunteers of UT Knoxville
Person 1: yes, and I’ll always be!
by Eastermister April 4, 2018
Tennessee is one of the most beautiful states in the country. In East Tennessee, everywhere you look you can see a hill or mountain in the background. Tennessee maybe in the Bible Belt, and yes there are a lot of Christians, but what many people don’t know if Tennessee is also very diverse. The middle school I went to was the most diverse school in the county, and my friend group alone had people from all of the world. Many people think that Tennessee is a bunch of hillbillys, while it is true that there are a lot, they live in certain parts of Tennessee. We say “y’all” a lot and we do like to go outdoors but even in Tennessee you will get made fun of for having a country accent or listening to country music. We are not just stupid hicks, we get a good education. And NO WE DO NOT MARRY OUR COUSINS. And if you ever visit Tennessee, do not try to use a country accent because we can tell if it’s fake.
by From a katelyn February 9, 2019
Here is what you need to know if you come to Tennessee from a northern state:
-We can usually pick you out of a crowd. Not in a bad way, but know that we know you're not from around here.
-Tennesseeans are hugely fond of their guns. If you are anti-firearm, you'll definitely be uncomfortable here. We use our guns only for protection and hunting (unless they're a criminal, in which case NO state differs there).
-Staple drinks include sweet tea and Mountain Dew. Staple foods include bacon, grits, and biscuits. These are NOT stereotypes. Cornbread is another big staple food around here.
-Some slang words you'll here: Y'all (which can be used for groups of 2 or more people), Hee Haw (laughing), Buggy (shopping cart), Over Yonder (that can be anywhere, so pay attention to finger points), Younguns (children), Britches (pants), Fixin' to (about to do something), Gussied up (dressed up nicely), Vermin (annoying animals, also used for children).
-Many of the more "redneck" Tennesseans are easily spotted by their use of plaid, flannel, denim, and overalls.
-Almost every person in Tennessee (if they were born and raised here) has known all the words to at least the first couple of verses of Rocky Top since they first started talking. It is very nearly our anthem.
See y'all when you come to town!
-We can usually pick you out of a crowd. Not in a bad way, but know that we know you're not from around here.
-Tennesseeans are hugely fond of their guns. If you are anti-firearm, you'll definitely be uncomfortable here. We use our guns only for protection and hunting (unless they're a criminal, in which case NO state differs there).
-Staple drinks include sweet tea and Mountain Dew. Staple foods include bacon, grits, and biscuits. These are NOT stereotypes. Cornbread is another big staple food around here.
-Some slang words you'll here: Y'all (which can be used for groups of 2 or more people), Hee Haw (laughing), Buggy (shopping cart), Over Yonder (that can be anywhere, so pay attention to finger points), Younguns (children), Britches (pants), Fixin' to (about to do something), Gussied up (dressed up nicely), Vermin (annoying animals, also used for children).
-Many of the more "redneck" Tennesseans are easily spotted by their use of plaid, flannel, denim, and overalls.
-Almost every person in Tennessee (if they were born and raised here) has known all the words to at least the first couple of verses of Rocky Top since they first started talking. It is very nearly our anthem.
See y'all when you come to town!
Welcome to Tennessee, y'all! Here's you a buggy for your grocery shopping, a gun for hunting, and a big pitcher for your sweet tea.
by Buttons89 November 4, 2014
Mark: Are you from Tennessee because you're the only Ten-I-See...
Jill: My God Mark that was so clever let's make a sex
Jill: My God Mark that was so clever let's make a sex
by Dr. Richard Cockshot October 17, 2015
Things 'bout sweet Tennessee:
You dont get spanking; you get a butt whoopin'
We dont drink liquor; we drink whiskey
We dont call people from the north northerners; we call 'em damn yankees
We're all rednecks; just some of us are classier than others
Sweet tea and porches; our favorite things
Us Tennessee girls arent sluts; we flirt with everybody
You talk bad bout us or our kin; not only us but our friends will take turns kickin' yer ass
We dont have family; we have kin
Us Southern belles like our curves; call us fat and we'll make you regret it
Kiss my ass; our favorite insult
We people of Tennessee are the nicest people you'll ever meet!
Anything can be fried
Cammo and Guns; our guys' accsesories
You dont get spanking; you get a butt whoopin'
We dont drink liquor; we drink whiskey
We dont call people from the north northerners; we call 'em damn yankees
We're all rednecks; just some of us are classier than others
Sweet tea and porches; our favorite things
Us Tennessee girls arent sluts; we flirt with everybody
You talk bad bout us or our kin; not only us but our friends will take turns kickin' yer ass
We dont have family; we have kin
Us Southern belles like our curves; call us fat and we'll make you regret it
Kiss my ass; our favorite insult
We people of Tennessee are the nicest people you'll ever meet!
Anything can be fried
Cammo and Guns; our guys' accsesories
by Southern Belle;) January 14, 2012
A beautiful state with overall good people, but with an extremely high Christian population. People who are open Atheists are likely to get stoned to death. I would know, as I live there and am one. I can barely do anything.
by olkj March 5, 2011
by xxAcidicSlimexx August 7, 2018