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The geography of Tennessee can be divided into six distinct regions and borders eight states. Explore the Appalachian Highlands, the Central Lowlands, and the Gulf Coastal Plain.

Featured Article: Geography of Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee, the state's capital and second largest city. It lies on the Cumberland River in north-central Tennessee, and has the same boundaries as Davidson County. See more »

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Geography of Tennessee

Tennessee, a state in the southeastern United States. It stretches from the Appalachians to the Mississippi River, bordering eight states.

Geography of Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee, the seat of Hamilton County. It lies on Moccasin Bend of the Tennessee River, in the Great Valley of the Appalachians.

Geography of Clarksville

Clarksville, Tennessee, the seat of Montgomery County. It is on the Cumberland River at the mouth of the Red River, about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Nashville, in a region of great scenic beauty.

Geography of Columbia

Columbia, Tennessee, the seat of Maury County. It is on the Duck River in the central part of the state.

Geography of Johnson City

Johnson City, Tennessee, a city in Washington County. It is 90 miles (145 km) northeast of Knoxville.

Geography of Kingsport

Kingsport, Tennessee, a city in Sullivan and Hawkins counties, in the northeastern part of the state.

Geography of Knoxville

Knoxville, Tennessee, the seat of Knox County. It is on the Tennessee River, in the eastern part of the state.

Geography of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee, the largest city in the state and the seat of Shelby County. It is situated on bluffs above the Mississippi River in the southwestern corner of the state.

Geography of Morristown

Morristown, Tennessee, the seat of Hamblen County. It lies near Cherokee Lake in a tobacco-growing region.

Geography of Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee, the state's capital and second largest city. It lies on the Cumberland River in north-central Tennessee, and has the same boundaries as Davidson County.