Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State due to the role its volunteer soldiers played in the War of 1812. Memphis is the largest city in the state, and Nashville is the capital. The 16th state to enter the Union, it became a state in 1796, and it seceded in 1861. It was the first of the Confederate States to re-enter the United States after the Civil War in 1866.
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Regular Websites
Office of the Attorney General
A profile of the state's chief legal officer can be found here, along with other office information, legal opinions, and annual reports. Online resources include the application and renewal of business licenses and permits, health care licenses, and access to business-related searches. - Office of the Attorney General
http://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/
The official site of the state government features information and resources for residents, visitors, and businesses. Online services include the renewal of certain licenses and permits, sexual and felony offender registry searches, statewide background checks, and a variety of forms and publications. - State of Tennessee
http://www.tennessee.gov/
Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Maintained by the state's chamber of commerce and manufacturer's association, details about the economic development in Tennessee can be found here, along with a description of the organization's efforts toward that end, and in promoting education, environment, and human resources within the state. - Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry
http://www.tnchamber.org/
Tennessee Department of Health
Provides health information for the state of Tennessee. Patients in need of care can search for their local health department, dental clinic or health care facility. - Tennessee Department of Health
http://health.state.tn.us/
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Adult education and workplace safety programs of the state department are described here, along with applicable rules and regulations governing the workplace, workers' compensation laws, and related issues. Online resources include the ability to file for unemployment benefits, make complaints, and file various reports. - Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/
Tennessee Department of Safety
The state's chief law enforcement agency's official site features statistics and research data, details of laws and regulations regulating driving and vehicle licensure in the state, and related news. Online services include the ability to renew a driver license, order a duplicate license, and take a practice test. - Tennessee Department of Safety
http://www.state.tn.us/safety/
Tennessee Department of Tourism
The official state travel and tourism web site offers suggestions for things to do and places to stay in Tennessee, statewide and by region. Also featured are downloadable maps which include the locations of welcome centers, and a list of travel professionals. - Tennessee Department of Tourism
http://www.tnvacation.com/
Cosponsored by the University of Tennessee Press and the Tennessee Historical Society, the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture provides historical information, articles, maps, images and more. - Tennessee Encyclopedia
http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/