In the interior of the eastern part of the United States of America lies the federal state of Tennessee. It became a part of the USA on May 7, 1861, when it was joined as the 16th state in order. He thus joined other members of the Confederacy whose goal was to preserve slavery. However, the American Civil War followed, in which the Confederacy was defeated, and Tennessee adopted a new constitution in 1865, where slavery was already excluded. Tennessee was readmitted to the Union in 1866.
Today, Tennessee is bordered by the states of Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri and Arkansas. The name Tennessee was derived from the “Tanasi” river, which was named after two Native American villages located on its banks. In addition to the Tennessee River, the Mississippi River, the Cumberland River, the Clinch River, and the Duck River also flow through it. There are also beautiful clear lakes such as Kentucky Lake, Norris Lake, Chickamauga Lake, Cherokee Lake and Tims Ford Reservoir.
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The surface of the state is very diverse. The western region is rather lowland, formed by the bed of the Mississippi River and numerous plateaus. Conversely, to the east rise the peaks of the Appalachian Mountains with the Great Smoky Mountains, Chilhowee Mountain, Unicoi Range and Iron Mountains Range. There we also find the highest mountain, Clingmans Dome, reaching a height of 2025 meters above sea level. Almost half of Tennessee is covered in dense forests. It has a mild climate.
Among the industrial sectors, the chemical, engineering, food and electrotechnical industries have the largest presence here. Phosphates, zinc and black coal are mined. Agriculture is focused on the cultivation of grain, cotton, soybeans, tobacco, corn, fruit, vegetables, and poultry, cattle, and pigs are raised. Perhaps the most famous product originating from Tennessee is its whiskey. Large revenues of the state also come from tourism.
Around 5.7 million people live in the state today, of which 80% are white, 16% black and the rest Asian, Indian and mixed race. Around 82% of the population is Christian, Protestants predominate. Roman Catholics are significantly less represented here. About 9% of the population has no religious affiliation.
According to COUNTRYAAH, the capital is Nashville, which was founded in 1779 and is located on the Cumberland River. Nashville is the center of country music and the music industry. Over 600 thousand inhabitants live here. However, the largest city in Tennessee is Memphis, located in the southwest of the state, on the banks of the Mississippi River. In the past, the city became famous for several unpleasant events – in 1968, Martin Luther King was assassinated here, and in 1977, the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, was found dead in his hotel room.
Other larger cities in Tennessee are, for example, Davidson, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Jackson, Johnson City, Kingsport or Franklin.
Lunch Wild & Scenic River
The Obed River is a river flowing from the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. Its tributaries are sought after by wild water enthusiasts. As you drive down Highway 70 Crossville, you will come to an old abandoned railroad bridge that spans the river. In the past, this bridge was an important part of the railroad system that connected the cities of Nashville and Knoxville. A few miles further on, today the river is bridged by a bridge over which State Route No. 298 – Genesis Road – runs.
At Obed Wild & Scenic River there are plenty of sporting opportunities. The beautiful landscape of this unusual park attracts fans of mainly water sports, but also mountain climbing and fishing. The area is administered by the National Park Service. The Obed River basin has also become a very popular destination for Wartburg residents. This wild river and its surroundings look the same today as they did at the time when the first white settlers came to this area, i.e. at the beginning of the 18th century. This whole area was literally a paradise for fishermen and hunters, while farmers did not do very well here due to the poor soil. The territory was therefore only very sparsely populated.
Today, the Obeda River is an enticing tourist attraction and offers its visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. People most often go down the river on rafts, canoes or kayaks. The river basin is divided into three levels of difficulty. This is also why the Obed River is considered one of the best wild rivers in the United States of America. The sandstone rocks lining the river’s course provide relatively challenging routes for experienced climbers. Various rock formations can be found throughout much of this park. In addition to classic climbing, you can also do bouldering here.
Fishing is allowed in the river, the waters here are very rich in numerous species of freshwater fish. Here you can catch, for example, perch, catfish, pike and other types of fish. However, lovers of hiking will also enjoy themselves here, the area around the Obed Wild & Scenic River is literally criss-crossed with marked hiking trails of various lengths and difficulty levels.
