NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee now has an official state food—hot slaw. A bill making the vinegary and mustardy dish the first official state food got its final approval on Thursday, Feb. 22. Hot ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — You probably know Tennessee’s state flag features a Tristar circle, but what about the state beverage? Or wild animal? The Volunteer State has adopted many symbols and honors ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Happy Birthday Tennessee! June 1, 1796, the Territory South of the River Ohio became Tennessee – the 16th state of the Union. To celebrate this day we take a closer look at ...

Tennessee has a book that every state should have --“Tennessee State Symbols” by Rob Simbeck (University of Tennessee Press). By this I mean every state has symbols that should be identified and ...

The Bible is poised to become the official state book of Tennessee, which would add it to the growing list of state symbols. Gov. Bill Haslam has until April 19 to decide whether he wants to veto ...

A tomato, a raccoon, limestone and milk — what do these things have in common? All are state symbols of Tennessee, and soon, they may be joined by the Holy Bible. Tennessee senators approved 19-8 a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An East Tennessee Representative is looking to add a new entry to the list of official state symbols. Earlier this month, Rep. Lowell Russell (R—Vonore) introduced ...