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Location of the state of Tennessee in the United States of America. Tennessee, the Volunteer State, has many symbols. Official symbols of the state are designated by act of the Tennessee General Assembly. The earliest state symbol was the first state seal, which was authorized by the original state constitution of 1796 and first used in 1802. [1]
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The Great Seal is provided for in the Tennessee Constitution of 1796. The design, however, was not undertaken until September 25, 1801. [2] [1] Wheat and cotton were, and still are, important cash crops grown in the state. In 1987, the Tennessee General Assembly adopted a standardized version of the seal that updated its look and appearance. [2]
Category: Symbols of Tennessee. ... Printable version; In other projects ... List of Tennessee state symbols; Long rifle; M. My Homeland, Tennessee ...
The Volunteer State nickname goes way back in American history. Here are the origins of the Vols.
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U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition. Some, such as flags, seals, and birds have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few.
Official seals of cities, towns, and other places in the state of Tennessee. Media in category "Official seals of places in Tennessee" The following 127 files are in this category, out of 127 total.