11 Hilarious And Bizarre Pieces Of Tennessee Trivia You Probably Never Knew
By Meghan Kraft|Published March 18, 2020
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
When the world gets a bit heavy, sometimes it’s easy to distract oneself with a few fun facts and a bit of bizarre trivia. The state of Tennessee is not only a beautiful place to visit, but it’s also one of the most interesting places to study and experience for yourself. These 11 hilarious and bizarre pieces of Tennessee trivia will not only perk up that quiet afternoon, but they just might shock you on their own. Take a look, and leave your interesting facts in the comments below. We can’t wait to hear what you know, Tennessee!
1. Tennessee is tied as the “most neighborly” state.
It’s Reelfoot Lake, which is shared by both Obion and Lake Counties. The New Madrid earthquakes that occurred in late 1811 and 1812 created the watery hollows in the earth that later became known as Reelfoot Lake.
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3. Tennessee is home to the MOST visited private home in the country…
...after the White House, of course. Graceland remains the most-visited home in the country for its legacy as the home base of rock ’n roll legend, Elvis Presley.
It’s true! Garnet Carter was not the inventor of mini golf, but he did secure the first patent for the low-key sport in 1927. Interestingly enough, he built the first course just over the state line in Georgia.
