I may be a little biased because I’m from the volunteer state, but nothing could be truer when it is said that Tennessee is one of the greatest states in the Bible belt. From the Mississippi River to the Great Smokies, you’ll find out there’s more to us that meets the eye. You may not know much about Tennessee, but there are so many things to love.

1.Home of the Great Smokies

Tennessee is most known for the beautiful stretch of the Appalachian mountains where some people still reside. Take a visit to Cade’s Cove or Clingman’s Dome and take in the beauty of East Tennessee in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Don’t forget to take a dip in the Little Pigeon River.

2.“Rocky Top, You’ll Always Be, Home Sweet Home to Me”

There isn’t a Tennessean that doesn’t at least know a few lines of this ballad. What could be better? You’ll get goosebumps just hearing Pride of the Southland band playing this.

3.MoonPies

Right smack dab in Chattanooga, MoonPie was born. Who doesn’t have the memory of going down to the country store in the farm truck and getting a MoonPie with your granddaddy?

4.Grand Ole Opry

There is nothing more special than going to the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Going in, you feel the pride of being a Tennessean even before the music starts. It’s the longest running live radio broadcast in the world! How cool is that?

5.Jack Daniels

Jack wasn’t his real name, but that’s what you know when you see that square bottle and black label. Started in Lynchburg, Tennessee. You may not know where Tennessee is, but you probably know Jack.

6. Peyton Manning and Tennessee Football

Ya’ll don’t forget where he played football in college. No matter if you're a die-hard Vols fan or the occasional watcher, you always know when it's football time in Tennessee! GBO!

7. Dolly Parton

Dolly will always hold a special place in our hearts as being a Tennessee woman. She’s been a singer, actress and a businesswoman. She’s a true humanitarian who takes pride in helping her home state with things like the Reading Railroad.

8. Reelfoot Lake

If you’ve never heard the story, you should probably look it up because it’s quite fascinating. A whole lake created by a series of earthquakes. Earthquakes so powerful they made the Mississippi run backwards. Go fishing and learn about it sometime.

9. Being a part of the BIble belt

I saved the best for last! Tennessee is fifth most religious state in the whole country, and we are strong in our faith.

As you can see, Tennessee has a lot more than meets the eye. Yall come on, and stay with us awhile.