Nashville

Now that OC is leaving for TN (you will need a new nickname by the way!), I figure that we need to learn some stuff about the volunteer state.

The name "Tennessee" originated from the old Yuchi Indian word, "Tana-see," meaning "The Meeting Place."

Tennesseeans are sometimes referred to as Butternuts, a tag which was first applied to Tennessee soldiers during the Civil War because of the tan color of their uniforms.

The capitol building was designed by noted architect William Strickland, who died during its construction and is buried within its walls.

A replica of The Parthenon, the famous ancient Greek building in Athens, Greece, stands in Nashville's Centennial Park.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. The park was named for the smoke-like bluish haze that often envelops these fabled mountains.

Reputed "Turtle Capital of the World," Reelfoot Lake also features thousands of sliders, stinkpots, mud and map turtles.

The largest earthquake in American history, the New Madrid Earthquake occurred in the winter of 1811-12 in northwestern Tennessee. Reelfoot Lake located in Obion and Lake Counties was formed during this earthquake.

The city of Murfreesboro lies in the exact geographical center of the state.

Andrew Johnson held every elective office at the local, state, and federal level, including President of the United States. He was elected alderman, mayor, state representative, and state senator from Greeneville. He served as governor and military governor of Tennessee and United States congressman, senator, and vice president, becoming President of the United States following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

It is very far away from my house.

Total Est. Time: 28 hours, 53 minutes Total Est. Distance: 2016.17 miles
1: Start out going WEST on VENTURA BLVD toward VAN NUYS BLVD.
<0.1 miles
2: Turn RIGHT onto VAN NUYS BLVD.
0.3 miles
3: Merge onto US-101 S.
3.8 miles
4: Take CA-134 E toward BURBANK / GLENDALE.
14.3 miles
5: Merge onto I-210 E.
18.6 miles
6: I-210 E becomes CA-210 E.
18.8 miles
7: Merge onto I-15 N toward BARSTOW.
67.6 miles
8: Merge onto I-40 E (Passing through ARIZONA- NEW MEXICO- TEXAS- OKLAHOMA- and ARKANSAS- then crossing into TENNESSEE).
1693.4 miles
9: Merge onto I-40 E via EXIT 12C on the LEFT toward NASHVILLE.
197.9 miles
10: Take EXIT 209 toward US-70 / CHARLOTTE AVE.
0.1 miles
11: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto 14TH AVE N.
<0.1 miles
12: Turn LEFT onto CHARLOTTE AVE / US-70 / TN-24. Continue to follow CHARLOTTE AVE.
0.5 miles
13: End at Nashville, TN US

Sad and happy all at the same time...