A Spanish explorer first visited the area of Tennessee way back in 1540. Apart from him, the French and the British explorers also explored this region. Before being a part of USA, the British acquired it after the French and Indian war. Tennessee was actually a part of North Carolina, however in 1790 the Congress reorganized the territory and Tennessee joined the Union as a separate state in 1796.
Music is one of the major attractions in Tennessee. Other than this, the scenic drives, the state parks also attract several tourists. There is lot to see in Tennessee. For the convenience of visitors, the Tennessee tourism industry has come up with a website. This website is useful for all those planning for a Tennessee travel. This website not only information about all attractions in various parts of Tennessee, but also provides a comprehensive map of Tennessee, which is very useful while traveling to this state.
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