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Tennessee Fun Trivia Quiz

Think you know everything about Tennessee? Here are some more interesting facts.

A multiple-choice quiz by carol101. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
carol101

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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1400

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1. Which Tennessee governor went on to be president of the Texas Republic? Hint

Andrew Jackson

Sam Houston

Andrew Johnson

William Blount

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2. What is the oldest city in Tennessee? Hint

Rogersville

Memphis

Jonesborough

Bulls Gap

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3. What neighbourhood of Nashville, originally a separate city, was named for the maiden name of Andrew Jackson's wife, Rachel? Hint

Corryton

Norris

Paris

Donelson

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4. In what Tennessee city did the first successful musical recording take place? Hint

Knoxville

Nashville

Bristol

Memphis

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5. In what year did the Tennessee Volunteers sport their now-famous orange jerseys? Hint

1930

1955

1922

1942

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6. How many United States presidents were born in Tennessee before the 21st century? Hint

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7. What product is the city of Shelbyville famous for? Hint

hats

pencils

tobacco

tomatoes

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8. What is the only Tennessee county named after a woman? Hint

Grainger

Blount

Knox

Davidson

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9. Who was the first white man born in Tennessee? Hint

Martin Marsh

Russell Bean

Thomas Williams

Peter Stallings

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10. What famous Hee-Haw performer hailed from Bulls Gap, Tennessee? Hint

Roger Miller

Archie Campbell

Roy Clark

Buck Owens

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11. What famous "haunt" did Andrew Jackson write about in his diary? Hint

The Bell Witch

The Haunted Hangman

The White Lady

The Spirited Indian

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12. In what Tennessee city was a public hanging held for a circus elephant? Hint

Erwin

Baileyton

Knoxville

Crossville

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13. Where would you find the ancestors of the mysterious Mulungeons? Hint

Polk County

Washington County

Hancock County

Hawkins County

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14. In what city is "Beale Street", famous for its blues and southern comfort food? Hint

Knoxville

Kingsport

Luttrell

Memphis

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15. In what city would you attend the festivities of the "Grainger County Tomato Festival"? Hint

Rutledge

Norris

Powell

Hartford

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Tennessee governor went on to be president of the Texas Republic?

Answer: Sam Houston

The flamboyant Sam Houston served one term as governor of Tennessee, and two terms as president of the Texas Republic.

2. What is the oldest city in Tennessee?

Answer: Jonesborough

Jonesborough is also the storytelling capital of the world. Andrew Jackson opened his law practice in Jonesborough, and became a judge.

3. What neighbourhood of Nashville, originally a separate city, was named for the maiden name of Andrew Jackson's wife, Rachel?

Answer: Donelson

Rachel Donelson was the beloved wife of Andrew Jackson. He killed Charles Dickinson in a duel because of some unflattering remarks that Dickinson made about Rachel.

4. In what Tennessee city did the first successful musical recording take place?

Answer: Bristol

The first recording was done by the Carter Family in Bristol, Tennessee.

5. In what year did the Tennessee Volunteers sport their now-famous orange jerseys?

Answer: 1922

The University of Tennessee game played while sporting the new orange jerseys, was a win against Emory & Henry, 50-0. The color orange was chosen for the color of the common American Daisy that grew profusely on The Hill.

6. How many United States presidents were born in Tennessee before the 21st century?

Answer: 0

None of the pre-21st century presidents were born in Tennessee. However, Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk both had political bases in Tennessee.

7. What product is the city of Shelbyville famous for?

Answer: pencils

Shelbyville is home to Musgrave Pencil Company.

8. What is the only Tennessee county named after a woman?

Answer: Grainger

Mary Grainger, who went on to marry William Blount.

9. Who was the first white man born in Tennessee?

Answer: Russell Bean

Russell's father, William was the first white settler, but Russell was the first to be born in Tennessee.

10. What famous Hee-Haw performer hailed from Bulls Gap, Tennessee?

Answer: Archie Campbell

Archie Campbell was a regular on the long-running Hee-Haw show. He was best known for the barber who told the comical "Cinderella" pig-Latin stories.

11. What famous "haunt" did Andrew Jackson write about in his diary?

Answer: The Bell Witch

Andrew Jackson commented that he would rather fight Indians than encounter the Bell Witch.

12. In what Tennessee city was a public hanging held for a circus elephant?

Answer: Erwin

Mary the Circus Elephant was billed the "largest living land animal on earth". She killed her elephant trainer during a live performance. Mary was hung by the neck from a derrick railroad car the next day.

13. Where would you find the ancestors of the mysterious Mulungeons?

Answer: Hancock County

The exact roots of the Mulungeons, dark-skinned and blue-eyed, have long been a mystery. DNA results announced confirmed that the Melungeons have European, African, and Native American ancestry, as well as genetic similarities with populations in Turkey and northern India.

14. In what city is "Beale Street", famous for its blues and southern comfort food?

Answer: Memphis

One of the most famous bands, formed on Beale Street in the 1920's, was the Jug Street Band, led by harmonica player Jed Davenport.

15. In what city would you attend the festivities of the "Grainger County Tomato Festival"?

Answer: Rutledge

The Grainger County Tomato festival includes many activities during the 3-day event, such as bluegrass music, softball tournaments, art competitions, car show, and a beauty pageant. The most famous event is the "Tomato Wars". The event was started in 1993 to promote Grainger County Tomatoes.

Source: Author carol101

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