Nickname: The Volunteer State Population: 5,320,000 (17th) Area: 42,146 sq miles (36th) Birthplace: Aretha Franklin, Davy Crockett, & Dolly Parton Tourism: 800.836.6200 Road Conditions: 800.858.6349 A & B say: Although we pondered the notion of stopping in Tennessee to start a band, we managed to keep the rig pointed north. We are going to come back to Tennessee soon.