Tennessee State Icons & Symbols by Deer Ridge Mountain Resort Gatlinburg TN


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						Our Flag The three stars are of pure white, representing the three grand divisions of the state. They are bound together by the endless circle of the blue field, the symbol being three bound together in one—an indissoluble trinity. The large field is crimson. The final blue bar relieves the sameness of the crimson field and prevents the flag from showing too much crimson when hanging limp.




				The State Seal The Roman numerals XVI signify that Tennessee was the 16th state to enter the Union. The plow, the sheaf of wheat and a cotton stalk symbolize the importance of agriculture, while the riverboat attests to the importance of river traffic to commerce.

Slogan

The Tennessee General Assembly adopted as the state's official slogan,
"Tennessee—America at Its Best."

Motto

The state of Tennessee's motto is
"Agriculture and Commerce,"
taken from the wording used on the state seal

Tennessee State Songs

"My Homeland, Tennessee"
"When It's Iris Time In Tennessee"
"My Tennessee"
"Tennessee Waltz"
"Rocky Top"
"Tennessee"
"The Pride of Tennessee"


	Poems *"Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee"* by Naval Admiral William Lawrence

		Nickname "The Volunteer State."




	Bird The mockingbird (genus Mimus polyglottos) was selected as the state bird in 1933.



Flower The iris was designated as the state cultivated flower by the Legislature in 1933.




		Insects Tennessee has two official state insects: the firefly and the ladybug.



	Wildflower The passion flower (genus Passiflora) was declared the state wildflower in 1973.




	Animal The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is Tennessee's Official State Animal.



		Tree The tulip poplar was adopted as the state tree by the State Legislature in 1947.

Gem

Tennessee river pearls are taken from mussels in the fresh water rivers and come in various shapes and colors. Unlike cultured pearls, which are partially man-made, these pearls are totally made by the mussel. They are 100% natural pearl all the way through.

Rocks

Limestone, found just about everywhere in Tennessee, was declared the official state rock in 1979. Tennessee marble, as the metamorphic version of limestone is known, is widely used in public and private buildings. . In 1969, the General Assembly had given similar status to agate, a cryptocrystalline quartz. This semiprecious gemstone is found only in a few areas of the state.


	[Romantic Picnic in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park] [Golf Package] [Dixie Stampede Vacation Package] [Dollywood Theme Park Vacation Package] [Smokies Scavenger HikeAdventure] [Ripley's Aquarium Gatlinburg Package] [Horseback Riding in the Smokies] [Outdoor AdventureWhite Water Rafting]


	Great Combination! Deer Ridge Mountain Resort and Mountain Golf Golf in a spectacular mountain setting! Deer Ridge Mountain Resort guests have Special Resort Golf packages available at the adjacent Bent Creek Golf Course. Bent Creek provides a unique variety of challenges, excitement, enjoyment, and frustration to any golfer. You'll experience scenic natural settings while traversing the hills, valleys and streams of the Great Smoky Mountains.

		Enjoy our variety of Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge attractions, family entertainment and shopping that we have become known for in East Tennessee.

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