Tennessee GeographyOnline Field TripLook for Tennessee Geography Quick Facts highlighted in orange. Quick Fact: Tennessee is bordered by 8 states. If you are interested in what other visitors have shared about Tennessee or want to share about your favorite Tennessee places or events follow the link or scroll down to the bottom of this page. Tennessee Geography: Myths and FolkloreLearning about the geography of a state is more than just finding out what the land is like. It is learning about the people, their past, what they tell their children to keep them safe. For instance, the story of the Wampus Cat.Forgive me, but I just have to try to tell the story myself: The Legend of the Wampus Cat
Hiding during the day in the caves underneath the city of Knoxville and roaming at night in the mountain wilderness is the mythical creature known as the Wampus Cat. If for some reason, you are unlucky enough to come face to face with this terrifying creature then you may be able to understand the fright that came upon me when I saw a Wampus Cat. It is believed that the Wampus is a Cherokee woman who either tried to listen to the tribal council stories (forbidden to women) or who followed her husband on a hunt. She wore a mask or a cat fur and when discovered she was forced to wear the fur coat forever and her spirit still wanders through the hills of Tennessee. Of those who have seen a Wampus they claim it is a catlike beast which walks on it's hind legs, and has glowing, hypnotic eyes and a wild scream. It is known for its ability to drive people crazy. So, now you know my problem. lol Not my greatest story, mainly because I come out as crazy in the end...how about writing a Wampus Cat story of your own. You can even share it here. Just send it in using the form below. Tennessee Geography: Exploring NatureTennesse is a beautiful state with rolling hills and mountains. What exactly can you expect to find in the hills of Tennessee? From the Mississippi River border to the Smoky Mountains border, Tennessee is a natural beauty. You can find caves, mountains, rolling hills, creeks and rivers, lakes, waterfalls and more natural landscape. Quick Fact:Cotton made Memphis a major port on the Mississippi River. Tennessee Geography: Cities and TownsSky LinesNashville Memphis Gatlinburg    Knoxville  Tennessee Geography: MusicTennessee
is a music state. From Elvis in Memphis to the country singers of
Nashville and to the folk singers in the mountains, the music lives in
the hills of Tennessee.
   Take some time to listen to some good ole country music. Tennessee Geography: Historical Places Spend some time learning about this Historic trail. Travel part of it or all of it if you can. The Trail of Tears is approximately 2200 miles long. This is not a day trip. Read some stories about this time in our history. Tennessee Geography: Plants Do you know what this valuable crop is? If you guessed, cotton, you are right! What other crops are raised in Tennessee? Tennessee Geography: AnimalsOk, so we've read about the Wampus Cat and know that it probably is a folk tale designed to keep the children from wandering too far.....but what if they did wander a bit too far....is there something they should be concerned about meeting? Well, there apparently are bears. Here's your Tennessee Geography Challenge: Can you find 3 or more wild animals native to Tennessee? Tennessee Geography: Fun Places to VisitDollywoodCopper Basin Smithfield Fiddlers Jamboree and Craft Festival (July) Rib Fest in Gatlinburg (August) Tennessee Aquarium Smoky Mountains National Park Marble Springs Historic Farmstead |
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