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	Tennessee State Flag
		The three stars on the flag represent the three different land forms in Tennessee.
		On the flag these regions are bound together in an unbroken circle.
		The final blue strip relieves the sameness of the crimson field and prevents the flag from showing too much crimson when it is limp.
	www.50states.com /flag/tnflag.htm (82 words)

	Tennessee State Flag - Blount Web
		The author of the article was apparently not familiar with Tennessee, and, rather than consulting Tennessee sources for an explanation of her flag, he seems to have invented a theory based upon the coincidence that Tennessee was the sixteenth state to be admitted to the American Union, i.e., the third after the original thirteen.
		Another common problem with the Tennessee flag is the issue of "which way is up," Despite the generally good example of the state government, as often as not Tennesseans will fly their flag upside down.
		Flag manufacturers often ignore that specification, and at times flags can be seen on which the blue disc occupies almost all of the red field.
	www.blountweb.com /government/state_flag.htm (768 words)

	Tennessee (U.S.)
		Tennessee is divided into three regions - the Tennessee River divides West Tennessee from Middle Tennessee, and East Tennessee is the area of the Smokey Mountains and east - the "Grand Divisions.
		This flag was adopted as the official flag of the State of Tennessee by an act of the Legislature passed and approved April 17, 1905.
		In the center of the red field shall be a smaller circular field of blue, separated from the surrounding red field by a circular margin or stripe of white of uniform width and of the same width as the straight margin or stripe first mentioned.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/us-tn.html (1413 words)

	Tennessee Vacation - About Tennessee
		West Tennessee is the most geographically defined of the three regions bordered by the Mississippi River on the west and the Tennessee River on the east with an abundance of smaller rivers and lakes in between.
		Tennessee's state seal is a representation of the meaningful symbols of its history.
		Tennessee's river pearls are taken from mussels in the state's freshwater rivers.
	www.tnvacation.com /about (722 words)

	Flags Of The Confederacy
		The flags were fairly similar in size with two basic issues - one for infantry and cavalry that averaged 37 by 54 inches overall and one for artillery that averaged 30 by 41 inches overall.
		The fields of these flags were made of a wool flannel, poorly dyed blue, edged on all sides with a white cotton border, 1 1/2" wide on the three exterior sides and 2 1/2" to 3" wide on the staff side (that also served as a sleeve for the staff).
		Once issued to the regiments in the field, these flags were decorated with battle honors, including the "crossed cannon inverted" honor (but with muzzles upward) if the units had captured artillery in combat, and a regimental abbreviation, usually in the central disc.
	www.confederateflags.org /army/FOTCaot.htm (1866 words)

	Flagwire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Though the exhibit "Tennessee's Flag" will be long over by then, Adelson says a portion of the exhibit will be remounted in honor of the vexillological conference.
		There are four 1897 state flags in the exhibit, but the red, white and blue stripes are in a different order from what was specified in the ratified design.
		Reeves lobbied for his flag, and it was adopted as the official Tennessee state flag on April 17, 1905.
	www.flagwire.com /index.php?doc=28&aid=34 (947 words)

	Flag of Tennessee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of Tennessee consists of three stars in a circle on a field of red, with a strip of blue on the fly.
		An article in National Geographic magazine on the Tennessee flag published in October 1917 erroneously reported that the stars represent Tennessee's status as the third state to enter the United States after the original 13.
		The proposed salute was originally written by the then-leader of the Tennessee Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lucy Steele Harrison.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Tennessee (425 words)

	The US50 - Official State Flag of Tennessee
		Depicted above is the state flag of Tennessee.
		The flag of the state of Tennessee is a symbol of the authority and sovereignty of the state and is a valuable asset of its people.
		The Tennessee flag is flown over all state buildings just below the country flag of the United States of America.
	www.theus50.com /tennessee/flag.php (70 words)

	Tennessee State Flag
		Tennessee state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic stick.
		Tennessee state stick flag 12 x 18 inch, mounted on a 24 inch wooden stick.
		The Tennessee flag lapel pin is a great way to show your support for your state.
	www.united-states-flag.com /state-tennessee.html (526 words)

	Tennessee State Flag
		Nylon offers an affordable flag that is sturdy enough for outdoor use while our polyester II state flags are made with the most durable flagmaking materials on the market today.
		Tennessee was the 16th State admitted into the Union.
		Flag History: The three stars on the flag represent the three different land forms in Tennessee.
	www.njflags.com /testfl.html (349 words)

	Tennessee State bird, Tennessee State flower, Tennessee State tree, Location of Tennessee.
		Tennessee is the 34th largest State, with 41,220 sq.
		Tennessee shares a border with Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Virginia.
		Tennessee's State song is "The Tennessee Waltz" or "Tennessee, My Homeland" or "Tennessee" or "When It's Iris Time in Tennessee" or "My Tennessee" or "Rocky Top".
	www.pickatrail.com /jupiter/location/north_america/usa/tennessee.html (471 words)

	Annin Tennessee State Flag - 145148WE - eAngler.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Annin Flags are made in the USA from Annin's own specified fabrics.
		All the fabrics used in Annin flags are made to strict specifications developed from extensive research, testing and long experience.
		Flag construction combines the finest quality materials with the industry's most skillful sewing and embroidery.
	www.eangler.com /product/367510351.htm (153 words)

	Tennessee Flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Tennessee was the third state to join the union after the original 13, the three stars represent the three grand divisions of the state, east, middle and west.
		Adopted in 1905, the flag features three stars representing the grand divisions of the state: East, Middle and West.
		Also, while the three colors are the same as the Confederate flag, there is no mention anywhere of it being those colors because of the Confederate flag.
	www.ultimateflags.com /states/tennessee.htm (96 words)

	These United States - Tennessee Flags
		The Tennessee state flag's relatively simple design consists of a red field edged on the right with a white stripe which is in turn edged by a somewhat broader blue stripe.
		The theme of three as illustrated by the three stars and three colors is widely interpreted to represent Tennessee as the third state to enter the Union after the original thirteen.
		The Tennessee flag's creator, Captain LeRoy Reeves of the the Third Regiment, Tennessee Infantry, explained his design as follows: "Tennessee is divided into three regions - the Tennessee River divides West Tennessee from Middle Tennessee, and East Tennessee is the area of the Smokey Mountains and east - the Grand Divisions.
	www.theseunitedstates.com /flags/tennesseef.html (249 words)

	►► Tennessee Volunteers 3x5 Flag
		This flag is 3feet long and 5feet wide and has the Tennessee Volunteers team logo and colors proudly placed on one side.
		Flag also has two grommets for flying the flag outdoors, but also makes a great wall décor indoors.
		The flag has an extra wide headband and is made of 150 denier polyester.
	www.fansedge.com /ProductDetail.aspx?pfId=34-33041&fc=cjcatalog (206 words)

	Civil War Flag Preservation Tennessee State Museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		April 10, 2006--The Tennessee State Museum in Nashville will be the recipient of donations from a mid-Atlantic based civil War reenactment organization, the Confederate Military Forces (CMF) which, with matching funds, will be able to conserve two of the museum's flags that were carried by the regiments of Archer's Brigade during the American Civil War.
		A battle flag of the First Tennessee (Provisional Army) and a company flag of the Seventh Tennessee's "Lebanon Greys" were identified by the museum as "needing urgent attention."
		The Tennessee State Museum is located in downtown Nashville at Fifth and Deaderick Streets in the James K. Polk Building/Tennessee Performing Arts Center complex.
	www.civilwarinteractive.com /PRflagsTNpres041006.htm (383 words)

	Tennessee: History, Geography, Population, and State Facts — Infoplease.com
		University of Tennessee - Tennessee, University of, main campus at Knoxville; land-grant and state supported; coeducational;...
		Tennessee - Woman suffrage and politicsby Carrie Chapman Catt and Nettie Rogers Shuler The Supreme Court Speaks...
		Leaders of the Tennessee Academy of Science, 1912-1936: an overview and bibliography.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108274.html (490 words)

	ABC News: Historic U.S. Flag Returns to Tennessee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		More than 140 years after the flag became a legend when it was flown to celebrate the capture of Nashville from Confederate forces in 1862, Old Glory will spend Flag Day resting safely under glass at the Tennessee State Museum.
		Now, more than 140 years after the flag became a legend when it was flown atop the state Capitol to celebrate the capture of the city from Confederate forces in 1862, the flag has returned to Tennessee.
		The 182-year-old homemade flag is on a rare loan from the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History and had to be carefully shipped and displayed because of its fragile condition.
	abcnews.go.com /US/wireStory?id=2074133 (484 words)

	Tennessee Flag
		In addition the flag heading uses a durable canvas heading reinforced with precision stitching and spurred brass grommets.
		Lightweight and strong, these Tennessee Flags will fly in the slightest breeze, but still have superb wearing strength due to the material's superior strength-to-weight ratio.
		Flags with pole sleeve and fringe should be used on our indoor mounting sets, or carried on our parade poles.
	www.flags.com /Tennessee-Flags/c2_8758_196/index.html (233 words)

	Tennessee: Facts, Map and State Symbols - EnchantedLearning.com
		The official state flag of Tennessee was adopted on April 17, 1905.
		This flag was designed by LeRoy Reeves of the Third Regiment of the Tennessee Infantry.
		The three white stars in the center symbolize the three different geographical regions of Tennessee: the Great Smoky Mountains (in eastern Tennessee), the highlands (in central Tennessee) and the lowlands (in western Tennessee, by the Mississippi River).
	www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/states/tennessee (406 words)

	Issue: U.S. Congressman Zach Wamp : 3rd District Of Tennessee : Government Has Legitimate Interest in Protecting Flag
		Over the years, the offensive act of flag burning has been used to protest wars, homelessness, political parties and other various causes.
		Burning the flag does not convey any particular message, but is simply meant to provoke an emotional response.
		Even if one believes that burning the flag is speech, these are the "fighting words" that the Supreme Court says are not protected by the First Amendment.
	www.house.gov /list/speech/tn03_wamp/protect_flag_7_20_04.html (216 words)

	American Flag Blog » Tennessee flag still a favorite
		NASHVILLE, Tenn. Tennessee’s red banner with a wheel of three stars has remained popular since it was adopted 100 years ago.
		The flag’s design has inspired the logos of First Tennessee Bank and the Tennessee Titans.
		Flag expert Devereaux Cannon says that Tennessee residents are more adapt to fly their flag than residents in other states.
	www.flagstuff.com /blog/2005/04/09/tennessee-flag-still-a-favorite (171 words)

	TN Department of Education:K-12
		There is an additional educational option allowing parents to teach their children at home in Tennessee that does not fall under the definition of “home school” in Tenn.
		Parents in Tennessee may enroll their children in a church-related school, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-50-801.
		The sole responsibility and authority for the enforcement of the compulsory attendance laws is placed with the local board of education and its designated employees and officers.
	www.state.tn.us /education/homeschool (952 words)

	Tennessee Governor's Flag Honors State's "White Population" -- 01/17/2000
		The flag was designed by the US War Department in 1939 and has not been recognized by the state legislature as an official flag for the governor.
		The Confederate flag flies over the statehouse in South Carolina, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has called for a tourism boycott of the state until the flag is hauled down.
		While few states fly the flag of the former Confederacy, a number of states incorporate elements of the "stars and bars" in their current state flags, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.
	www.cnsnews.com /ViewPolitics.asp?Page=/Politics/archive/200001/POL20000117b.html (433 words)

	Tennessee State Flag - About the Tennessee State Flag, its adoption and history from NETSTATE.COM
		Defined by the circuitous path of the Tennessee River, Middle Tennessee is ideal for raising livestock and dairy farming and is known for its fine horses and mules.
		Between the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers, this is rich river-bottom land.
		The Flags of Tennessee by Devereaux D. Cannon.
	www.netstate.com /states/symb/flags/tn_flag.htm (449 words)

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