Tennessee

__Tennessee __

by JB, pd.7

The state, Tennessee, is sometimes called the Volunteer State. The Iris is the state flower, and the state bird is the Mockingbird. The state motto is //Agriculture and Commerce//. Some interesting facts that I found are that the city, Kingston, was only the capital of Tennessee for one day on September 21, 1807. It was the 16th state to join the Union. The name 'Tennessee' comes from //Tanasie,// a name of Cherokee Indian village who first used to roam Tennessee.
 * 1) History **

Every state has a some kind of history behind it, and so does Tennessee. On June 1,1796 Tennessee became the 16th state to join the Union. So the citizens elected John Seiver as governor, and the population was about 77,000 people. Next, the Cherokee Indians,as you heard in the previous paragraph, used to roam Tennessee. But in 1838, the Cherokee were forced out of Tennessee, who were urged to go to the west side of the river. So when Andrew Jackson was president, he made a Indian Removal Act of 1830. Many Indians died from the migration which was forced upon them. Then, one of the worst yellow fever in U.S. history killed about 5,200 of 19,600 people in Memphis in the year of 1878. A world`s fair was held in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1982 to get more people to visit. Then, to get more job opportunities, Nissan opened a new truck assembly plant in Smyrna, in 1983. Finally, Tennessee celebrated its 200th anniversary of its statehood in 1996.

I would like to go to Tennessee because of many causes. One of them is because Tennessee is a musical state, many country singers were born and raised there. Another reason is because I would love to go camping with my family in the Great Smoky Mountains. I would also like to visit Graceland in Memphis, a hometown of famous rock star, Elvis Presley. Finally, I would also like to visit the Memphis Botanic Garden. I love to see all kinds of roses. Finally, I would also like to go to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. I would love to know about the history of country music. I hope I will able to visit these places when I go to Tennessee.



** 2) Itinerary ** August 8, 2010 - Philadelphia to Nashville,TN Today we will drive from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. From Philadelphia, we will all take a Southwest flight to go to Nashville, Tennessee. Which will probably take a while. After that, we will go to a nearby hotel, and rest, shower, unpack and change. Then we will go to Nashville Shores, which is a great water park for everyone.After the water park we are going to go back to the hotel.

August 9, 2010 -Nashville,TN Today, we are going to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. We are going to learn about the history of country music. After we get some lunch we are going back to hotel and just hang around like do some of the kids` activities with my little brother. IT is going to be great quality time with my brother.

August 10, 2010- Memphis,TN So, today we are going to go leave early today because we are going to drive to Graceland, Memphis to see exhibit. The drive will take about 3 and half hours. There we are taking the Graceland Elvis Entourage VIP Tour. It is going to be awesome!!!The VIP tour will take about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.After the tour we are going to a restaurant to get some lunch. Then we are going to go to our new hotel here in Memphis.

August 11, 2010 - Memphis, TN Today, we are going to the Memphis Botanic Garden. We are going to smell roses, daisies, and other flowers. It is going to be a flowery time!!! Then we are grab some lunch in Downtown Memphis!! Then we are going to head back to the hotel.

August 12, 2010 - Smoky Mountains,TN Finally, today we all are going to hit the road for the Smoky Mountains, which is practically on the other side of Tennessee! It is going to be long drive!!! Once we get there, we have go in and get settled in of our already reserved cabin. It is probably going to be dark by then so we are going to just hang around and play some video games.

August 13, 2010- Smoky Mountains,TN So today we are going hiking after breakfast. We have to pack our lunches and other stuff. So then after the hiking we are going go the the dining hall to get some dinner. Then we are go back to our cabin to get some sleep.

August 14, 2010- Smoky Mountains,TN Today we are going to split up. My brother and I are going to the pool. And both of our parents are going to spend some time of their own. Then are going to meet them at the restaurant at around noon. Then we all are going to the theater to all watch a movie.

August 15, 2010- Mechanicsburg,PA Today we are leaving and going back to airport. And from there we a flight to Baltimore. Then from Baltimore we go back home.




 * 3) Travel Plans **

** __Directions__ ** 1. Directions from Mechanicsburg, PA to Baltimore, MD [|Directions]

2. Directions from Nashville, TN to Memphis, TN [|Directions]

3. Directions from Memphis, TN to Gatlinburg ,TN [|Directions]

__** Flying Plans **__
 * __Leaving from:__ Baltimore, MD
 * __Departure Date:__ August 8, 2010
 * __Departure Time/arrival:__ 10:40 am
 * __Airline:__ US Airways
 * __Flight numbers:__ 1179, 2607
 * __Layover City and State:__ Charlotte, NC
 * __Length of trip:__ 4 hrs. and 12 min.
 * __Destination:__ Nashville ,TN


 * __Returning from__: Nashville, TN
 * __Departure Date__: August 16, 2010
 * __Departure Time/arrival__: 9:55 am
 * __Airline:__ US Airways
 * __Flight numbers:__ 3850, 3548
 * __Layover City and State__: Philadelphia, PA
 * __Length of trip:__ 3 Hrs. and 24 min.
 * __Destination:__ Baltimore, MD

** __Car Rental Information__ **


 * __Company Name__: Alamo
 * __Type of car:__ SUV
 * __Model of car:__ Chevrolet Equinox or similar
 * __Weekly rate__: $615.52
 * __Pick-up location:__ Nashville International Airport, August 8, 2010 ,9:45 am
 * __Drop-off location:__ Nashville International Airport, August 16, 2010, 8:30 am

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 * 4) Accommodations **
 * 1) __ **Hutton Hotel** __
 * 1808 West End Avenue, Nashville,TN 37203
 * 1-888-TRAVELOCITY
 * $219/night
 * Amenities:
 * kids` activities
 * room service
 * fitness family
 * pets allowed
 * restaurant on site

2. __**Hilton Memphis Hotel**__
 * 939 Ridge Lake BLVD, Memphis,TN, 38120
 * 1-888-TRAVELOCITY
 * $143/night
 * Amenities:
 * Swimming pool
 * Kitchenette
 * Hot Tub
 * Golf Course
 * Laundry

3. __**Gatlinburg Cabins**__
 * 645 Park Vista Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
 * (865) 436-8600
 * $333/night, $261/night
 * Amenities:
 * Vertical Jetted Shower Spa
 * Home Theater with Sofa Seating
 * Premium Cable w/ Local Ch, 7 HBO
 * Washer/Dryer
 * Big Screen TV




 * 5) Pre-Trip Planning **


 * 1) Pack clothes, and other stuff.
 * 2) Give pet goldfish to neighbor and also the fish food for the fish.
 * 3) Put the bikes inside( if not last time).
 * 4) Get the plane tickets ready.
 * 5) Get the money from the bank for the vacation. [[image:http://z.about.com/d/freshaquarium/1/0/u/J/goldfish16G.jpg width="200" height="149" align="right" caption="http://freshaquarium.about.com/b/2006/04/30/goldfish-story.htm"]]
 * 6) Bring toys, iPod, and any other stuff to do while driving to the airport.
 * 7) Put the bags in the car.
 * 8) Eat breakfast.
 * 9) Check everything.
 * 10) Turn off the lights, TV, and the stove.
 * 11) Say goodbye to your house, and get into the car for Tennessee.


 * 6) Estimated Costs **


 * 1) Gas- $106
 * 2) Hotel- $1912
 * 3) Food- $860
 * 4) Entertainment- $110
 * 5) Shopping- $1000
 * 6) Round Trip Air Fare- $1476.16
 * 7) Car Rental- $615.52
 * 8) Miscellaneous- $110

Total - $6189.68

Check out my graph of my estimated costs:




 * 7) Bibliography **

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