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Southeast Tennessee Trivia Quiz

I have lived in SE TN all of my life. This quiz should be easy if you are familiar with the area.

A multiple-choice quiz by ruth4. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ruth4

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
220,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
858

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1. This is the only county to border both North Carolina and Georgia. Hint

Polk County

Hamilton County

Bledsoe County

Rhea County

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2. This city was home to the famed Scopes Trial. Hint

Sweetwater

Cleveland

Athens

Dayton

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3. Cleveland is in what county? Hint

Bledsoe County

Bradley County

Cleveland County

Polk County

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4. Chattanooga is home to which of these attractions? Hint

Ruby Falls

The Grand Ole Opry

The Lost Sea

Dollywood

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5. The "World's Longest Yard Sale" runs through which of these cities? Hint

East Ridge

Dunlap

Athens

Soddy-Daisy

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6. Which of these beautiful towns is located in northern Hamilton County? Hint

Dayton

Sale Creek

Spring City

South Pittsburg

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7. Which of these cities is home to the National Cornbread Festival? Hint

South Pittsburg

Chattanooga

Athens

Etowah

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8. Which of these mountains is most famous for the many Civil War battles held here? Hint

Mowbary Mountain

Signal Mountain

Lookout Mountain

Bakewell Mountain

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9. What city is home to the Tennessee Aquarium? Hint

Knoxville

Cleveland

Chattanooga

Sweetwater

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10. The popular Hamilton County Fair is held where? Hint

Coolidge Park

Chester Frost Park

Booker T. Washington Park

Richland Park

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This is the only county to border both North Carolina and Georgia.

Answer: Polk County

Polk County is the southeasternmost county in TN, and is home to some 'original' towns such as Ducktown, Turtletown, and Old Patty.

2. This city was home to the famed Scopes Trial.

Answer: Dayton

The Scopes Trial was held in the historic Rhea County courthouse which is still in use today. The Scopes Trial is re-enacted every year in downtown Dayton.

3. Cleveland is in what county?

Answer: Bradley County

Cleveland is a growing city in Bradley County with a population of approx. 40,000.

4. Chattanooga is home to which of these attractions?

Answer: Ruby Falls

The Lost Sea is in Sweetwater, Grand Ole Opry is in Nashville, and Dollywood is in Pigeon Forge.

5. The "World's Longest Yard Sale" runs through which of these cities?

Answer: Dunlap

The yard sale occurs every year in Dunlap and extends over 450 miles from Covington, KY to Gadsden, AL.

6. Which of these beautiful towns is located in northern Hamilton County?

Answer: Sale Creek

Sale Creek is a quaint town of about 3,000, and is home to the mysterious (and some say haunted) Pitty Pat (Shipley) Hollow.

7. Which of these cities is home to the National Cornbread Festival?

Answer: South Pittsburg

South Pittsburg is located in Marion County. The National Cornbread Festival's 10th anniversary is in 2006.

8. Which of these mountains is most famous for the many Civil War battles held here?

Answer: Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain gives you a great view of Downtown Chattanooga. The famous 'Battle Above the Clouds' was fought here in 1863. The clouds were actually a fog bank that stopped halfway up the mountain.

9. What city is home to the Tennessee Aquarium?

Answer: Chattanooga

The Tennessee Aquarium is located on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. It just received a new addition and is a great tourist attraction.

10. The popular Hamilton County Fair is held where?

Answer: Chester Frost Park

The County Fair is the main event in Hamilton County and is always held on the last weekend of September.

Source: Author ruth4

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