Tennessee (i/tɛnᵻˈsiː/) (Cherokee: ᏔᎾᏏ, Tanasi) is a state located in the southeastern United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, and Arkansas and Missouri to the west. The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern part of the state, and the Mississippi River forms the state's western border. Tennessee's capital and second largest city is Nashville, which has a population of 601,222. Memphis is the state's largest city, with a population of 653,450. COUNT 5
QSN1 Which state borders Tennessee to the east? ANS1 North Carolina QSN2 Which mountains occupy much of eastern Tennessee? ANS2 Appalachian Mountains QSN3 Which river marks Tennessee's border to the west? ANS3 Mississippi River QSN4 What is the capital of Tennessee? ANS4 Nashville QSN5 What is Tennessee's most populous city? ANS5 Memphis