Curated OER
National Park Service: Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Tennessee's Fort Donelson National Battlefield is the location of the Union Army's first major victory a year into the Civil War is recognized by the National Park Services. Check out the multimedia, history, and natural environment of...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Obed Wild & Scenic River
Tennessee is home to the Obed Wild & Scenic River, located in the Cumberland Plateau. The area currently offers many recreational opportunities, but perusing the "History & Culture" and "Nature & Science" tabs will reveal a...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Obed Wild & Scenic River
Tennessee is home to the Obed Wild & Scenic River, located in the Cumberland Plateau. The area currently offers many recreational opportunities, but perusing the "History & Culture" and "Nature & Science" tabs will reveal a...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield
While the Stones River Campaign did not clearly define a winner, the battles which took place on this national battlefield marked a much needed boost to the Union Army in their efforts to begin implementing the Emancipation Proclamation....
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum
Rutherford B. Hayes Center: Who Is James K. Polk?
This page features an analysis of the Democratic Party's decision to nominate the relatively unknown James Polk for their presidential candidate in 1844. This article gives insight into the political atmosphere of the time.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Tennessee
This site has a colorful display of information about Tennessee. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Other
The Elephant Sanctuary
Learn about the facility, view live and archived videos of the resident elephants and learn their histories and that of elephants in general. Visit the photo gallery and read the newsletter and other news from "around the globe". In...
Kidport
Kidport: United States of America Geography
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Tennessee Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Tennessee.
Other
Adams County, Ms: Extermination of the Natchez Indians
This site tells the history of the Natchez Indians, particularly the part where the Natchez massacred the French who were trying to take over their land. Taken from a book written in 1876.
Other
University of Tennessee: Archaeology and the Native Peoples of Tennessee
Lots of pictures make this an easy-to-understand site on the indigenous peoples of Tennessee beginning with the Paleoindian Period to the present. Culture, homes, history, and artifacts are discussed.
Other
Tennessee Symbols and Honors [Pdf]
A large pdf file including all of Tennessee's state symbols and honors. There is a lot of information on each, including a picture. The words to the state songs are included, as are the words to the state poems.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Tennessee Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Tennessee includes information on the poet laureate, Margaret Britton Vaughn . Other sections include featured poets (Nikki Giovanni and Randall...
PBS
Pbs: American Master: Tennessee Williams
This resource contains a lesson plan on the plays of Tennessee Williams from the American Masters Series. Also contains state standards.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Tennessee
Presents key information regarding Tennessee history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Cades Cove
Cades Cove is an excellent historic sample of a small town nestled in the mountains. It contains homes, churches and a grist mill that have been preserved. Student can read about the culture of the region and what is being done to...
NSTATE
The Geography of Tennessee
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Tennessee. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Tennessee
Discover the "birthplace of country music." Do you know who owned the first mule? These are just a few of the exciting things found in this Library of Congress America's Story article.
DLTK
Tennessee State Map
Provides a blank map of Tennessee. Teachers will find many uses for this in the classroom. Students will enjoy coloring it and locating different parts of the state.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Tennessee
Check out this state fact sheet on Tennessee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
Tennessee Historical Society
Tennessee Encyclopedia: Tullahoma Campaign
A good description of the military strategy involved in the Tullahoma Campaign and the importance for the Union to push the Confederate Army out of middle Tennessee.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Bristol Music Story
A short piece on the resolution of Congress recognizing Bristol, Tennessee, as the "Birthplace of Country Music."