MILEY CYRUS LYRICS AND LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT TENNESSEE
The State of Franklin was an autonomous United States territory created after the Revolutionary War, from land ceded by North Carolina to the federal government. The Franklin territory later become part of what is now known as north-eastern Tennessee. Franklin was never officially admitted to the Union as one of the United States. The territory existed for only four years, from 1784-1788. By 1790, the government of the State of Franklin had collapsed entirely and the territory was turned back over to North Carolina. Most people are surprised to learn that there once was a state called Franklin. But Tenessee remembers, and still has a Franklin County, a city named Franklin, and a street called State of Franklin Road, not to mention about a half dozen local businesses in Johnson County with "State of Franklin" in their names. Here are some more fun facts about Tennessee: FUN FACTS ABOUT TENNESSEE: The city of Murfreesboro is located in the exact geographical center of the state. The largest earthquake in American history occurred in northwestern Tennessee in 1812. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Lost Sea in Sweetwater as the largest underground lake in the United States. Elvis Presley's former home, Graceland, is located in Memphis. The name "Tennessee" is derived from the old Yuchi Indian word, "Tana-see," which means "The Meeting Place." Famous people from Tennessee include Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Aretha Franklin, Alex Haley, Samuel L. Jackson, Dolly Parton and Tina Turner. Click the link at the bottom of the page to view pictures of Miley Cyrus and lyrics from some of her biggest hits.
MILEY CYRUS LYRICS
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