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Interestingly, Tennessee could be said to have experienced double Revolutionary Wars when, following the American Revolution, it separated from North Carolina in 1784.

Once part of that state government, Tennessians revolted for lack of proper legislative representation and formed their own state named "Franklin" for patriot Ben Franklin.

Tensions were finally eased, and the state government disbanded, when the region was allowed to send representatives to the North Carolina legislature. A decade later, Congress redrew some of the territory south of the Ohio River - when Tennessee forever became an entity separate from North Carolina. It finally joined the Union in 1796.

Like a number of Southern states, Tennessee was split in its loyalties during the Civil War but joined the Confederacy and was the scene of extensive and decisive battles including those at Shiloh and Nashville.

Today, tther historical points of interest include the boyhood home of frontier explorer Davy Crockett, and the Andrew Jackson home near Nashville, as well as scenic recreation at Great Smoky Mountains National Park,

Major spots for summer fun vacations include the amusement park at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, first-rate country music shows at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, family fun at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, and Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion in Memphis.

Explore Tennessee - The State's Offiical Travel Planning Web Site - Fun, easy-to-use travel guide with a "top tenn" list of things to see throughout the state all searchable by keyword, region, or area of interest - including nature & outdoors, music & art, sports & recreation, history & heritage, with pictures and video presentations.

Welcome to Southwest Tennessee - Encompassing Jackson, Shiloh, and the southwest region with facts & information on attractions, hotels & restaurants, major & offbeat tourist attractions, event calendar.

Upper Cumberland Tourism Association - Nature in all its glory for a Tennessee mountain getaway, including where to go and what to see, festivals & special events, photo gallery, maps & directions.

Chattanoogafun.com - A virtual tour of the city with photos & information on major attractions, hotels, dining, shopping, current weather, vacation packages.

Tennessee Aquarium - A top Chattanooga attraction with the latest news, opening hours, ticket information, maps & directions, pictures & multimedia presentations.

Knoxville.org Visitors Information - Information & directons to the downtown visitors center plus online guides to restaurants & attractions, hotels & transportation.

Memphis Travel Information - Insider feature stories, detailed guides on what to do and see (besides Graceland), tips on hotels & restaurants, picture gallery, event calendar.

Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau - The home of country music with a detailed guide to all the city has to offer by way of a music event calendar, nightlife, family fun, major attractions, online hotel booking, neighborhoods guides, maps & pictures.

Nashville Key Magazine, the Nashville Visitors Guide - The digital edition of the magazine covering entertainment in depth with a current event roster, kid-friendly fun, local restaurants & attractions, photo gallery, related links.

Tennesse Attractions. Roadside America - Write home to the folks about the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the world's biggest guitar in Bristol, and other offbeat attractions throughout the state.

Tennessee Summer Vacation Calendar:

also see -> Tennessee Beaches | Tennessee Wineries

Tennessee Fall Foliage | Christmas in Tennessee

also see feature article -> Thunderhead at Dollywood