Tennessee - The US Explained

[@ThatIsInterestingTII]

My bad on the Opry pronunciation. Just a note because I've been getting a lot of comments about the population numbers, I use urban area statistics, not metro area (which includes towns and rural areas that are not part of a continuous cluster of urbanization, and can lump together cities that have many miles of rural areas separating them), and not city limits (which doesn't include suburbs and so is generally pretty unhelpful). Urban areas are, in my opinion, far and away the best measurement of a city's population. I began this series before the 2020 census data was released, and as of now, updated 2020 urban area statistics have still not been released from the census. Because of this, and because I don't consider metro areas or city limits to be sufficient alternatives, I will continue to use urban area statistics for this series. I know this can be confusing for people who are used to looking at metro area or city limits lists, but before you leave a comment saying my numbers are off, keep in mind two things - 1. I always state that I am talking about urban areas, and never say metro areas, and 2. these are the most updated urban area statistics that are publicly available, and as soon as more updated ones are made public I will switch to them.

[@swinde]

Thank you for representing the urban areas properly. Shelby county (Memphis) is 30% larger in population than Davidson county. (Nashville) Nashville grew as a result of all of the state bank accounts being held in Nashville area banks. Memphis greater (state) population is over only three counties in Tennessee, while Nashville counts twelve counties for this stat.

[@Timotimo101]

Thanks for the explanation, Carter. I had not heard of "urban areas" as being distinct in census reporting. I will look it up. It certainly makes sense. I have always just looked at MSAs and CSAs for the information. I learned something new. Love the series!

[@haroldfarquad6886]

@Big Dick Black That their cities' politics are mostly run by one party (not the one you're alluding to), and that most of the issues you bring up are disproportionate among a specific part of their population. I'll let you deduce which demographic that is. There is a widespread obesity and opioid problem, but the causes for those are more rooted in the traitors and corrupt parasites in DC from both parties that have favored corporate greed at the expense of the well being of their population. State politics have less influence on those issues. Places like the west coast and northeast aren't hemorrhaging population to places like Texas, Tennessee, Idaho, and Florida because things are so preferable in the feces-filled streets and draconian governments they're fleeing. When it comes to violent crime, homelessness, degeneracy, drug use, and social decay, none of the states you listed compare to San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Denver, Austin, New York City, Detroit, Cleveland, or Philadelphia. What do you notice about the politics of these cities?

[@AlexOtto]

Its HAG-erty, not HA-gerty.

[@daccrowell4776]

Hmm...I was about to ding you on the Opry pronunciation as well. We do tend to get very hot about that, given that it's one of...if not THE...longest running radio programs on the planet. AH-pree, not OE-pree. Normally, I'd let it slide, but two cousins on my maternal grandmother's side were among the founding members of the show, way back in 1925. So it's a family thing for me. But that's not the point of this reply. Actually, it's got more to do with that "smallest mountain range" thing... That's Tennessee's also! If you look on a topo map northeast of Woodbury, you'll see something called Short Mountain. Actually, though, it's got two summits: Little Short Mountain and Short Mountain "proper". When you get to the top of Short Mountain and climb partway up the fire tower there to look east, you can see Monteagle Mountain and the Cumberland Plateau...and that shows what happened that left the Short Mountain range some 50 - 60 miles away. A lot of the strata in that area sits on limestone karst, then there's the Highland Rim where you see a lot of shale, and then you hit the plateau's older cap layer. So what happened was that, first up, the caprock at the range didn't erode, which blocked the erosion of the shale layer. But because this area is where water flows exclusively from...yet not through...the karst layer never dissolved completely. So, the most distinct view of the range from Woodbury brings home the height of it, because the southwestern flank did erode down and the fact is that you're looking at a very tall mountain a few miles away, made to seem quite tall as Woodbury itself is on the edge of the 60+ mile "sinkhole" known as the Nashville Basin. It's a rough hiking area, as you have to get from the Basin's layer, then over the shelf of the Highland Rim's shale, and THEN the much steeper slope beyond that which puts you on the Cumberland Plateau's strata on top...which you can see from the top which you actually can drive all the way to on Short Mountain Rd. instead. When you get up there, you also notice that the trees and plants aren't the ones you saw down in Woodbury, so the range itself also offers a very interesting mini-biome at its "peaks". It's 100% worth the trip, especially if your final objective is the various waterfalls and chasms at the convoluted transition between the Rim and Plateau...also an amazing collection of various sights to enjoy. So that's about it on that, but one ALL-IMPORTANT point needs to be made if you're day tripping from Nashville... Hattie B's ain't all that like they used to be. You want spicy that'll blow your face clean off, then you want Bolton's in E. Ca$hville or Prince's on Ewing Lane just off Dickerson Rd. But DO NOT order their full-on "hot"; unless you live on a diet of "native hot" vindaloo and are ready for what's coming, you will die. Or wish you could! 😅

[@BadgerCheese94]

Tennessee has a special place in my heart. I grew up in Florida, and I remember Fall 2009, was when I started to get sick of Florida and its endless heat. I remember in PE class this kid from New York who had a strong New York accent was bitching about why it was so hot in October still lol. And I also was like "Yea wtf... I want seasons!" Oct 2009 ended up being the hottest October in Miami at the time. Well in December that year we took a road trip to Tennessee for New Years. I had never visited any other state so I was excited. We drove across Georgia, and made it to TN and stayed in the mountains. It was nice! A place with actual seasons and nice cool weather lol. It was so new to me seeing all these trees with no leaves. And then on January 2, 2010 it snowed and covered the ground. It was my first time seeing snow and that made me really wanna leave Florida lol. In 2014 I moved to Texas to be with my now husband and in 2017 I moved to Minnesota. I credit Tennessee for making me fall in love with snow and 4 seasons. And I would never move back to the endless summers of South Florida. Yick!

[@bonecanoe86]

One thing I like a lot about Tennessee is they actually acknowledge that there are basically three different states within one. So many other states have equally varied regions but try to pretend that they're all basically the same.

[@principalmcvicker6530]

Eastern and western Washington state are sorta like this too

[@judahchild2612]

Kentucky has a southern/mid west and Ohio valley feel. One min you’re in the south the. drive an hour thru Kentucky you’ll think your in Kansas

[@lou70x7]

People say they're from east tn as compared to just tn. I can't think of another state that does that

[@Chris-qw8bn]

Michigan definitely acts this way as well. The mitten is broken out into 2 sub states, the industrial and farming lower sub state and the “up north” heavily wooded sub state (looks completely different), then there’s the UP which is even more wooded somehow and looks again totally different across the bridge.

[@JP_Patriot]

East, middle, and west TN are not different states and we most definitely don’t pretend like they are. I was born and raised in TN. To many of us, your comment is ridiculous. Have you not seen our state flag? The 3 stars represent the 3 (east, middle, west) parts of TN. Don’t ever confuse that as us acting like we aren’t all still TN. Just no...

[@BryantBaudelaire]

The guy at 13:58 is extremely important to me. His name is Scott and we worked at Nissan together. He was a mentor to me! We are both from Ohio but lived in Nashville.

[@JanetCharlotte]

Hello

[@Beofware]

Tennessee is such a rich state. I love it here

[@JanetCharlotte]

Yes it is a great place I love there ❤

[@nickkoob3087]

As a Knoxvillian who knows his history, I must say this video was an excellent representation and presentation of my state. Thank you.

[@enriquequinto7743]

Took a road trip from Chicago to Nashville and Gatlinburg. Tennessee is a beautiful state. Loved our visit. The food, the music, the people and culture are absolutely awesome. We fell in love with the Great Smoky Mountains. It was absolutely beautiful.

[@rev.redhand6205]

Awesome, come back anytime.

[@alphaprime775h7]

I was born in the tri-cities but lived most of my life away from TN, I'm glad I came back home, and it is truly the best place i've ever lived

[@JanetCharlotte]

Wow that is grate ❤

[@KayakTN]

Tennessee is beautiful. Y’all come down now (but please go home when you’re done).

[@NeonBeeCat]

we have vacancies in our hotels, but no vacancies in our housing market!

[@kelliesharpe1067]

I’ve never agreed with someone comment more than I do with this one right here!!!!!!! We’re full! Stop making our native East Tennesseans homeless or displaced from their homes because you’ve lived your life with an actual salary just to come here and pay quadruple what a house is worth to outbid a local ! It’s evil!

[@JP_Patriot]

Right. Far too many newbies coming through and out staying their welcome. We don’t want just anyone.

[@pinapple2898]

And... Don't go to Memphis, whatever you do, DON'T GO TO MEMPHIS

[@robertzacharias6815]

Yeah go to Memphis and leave your doors unlocked… it’ll be fine

[@Lcngopher]

Funnily, you cant buy jack daniels in the county in which its made as that county is a dry county.

[@nashvillain171]

You can buy it at the distillery.

[@emanueldixson5645]

Can't buy alcohol in the county, but you can buy bottles that happen to have alcohol in them

[@nashvillain171]

@@emanueldixson5645 At the JD distillery, you can buy an entire barrel of whiskey. Last time I was there, it was around $10,000.

[@JP_Patriot]

@@nashvillain171 Born and raised in Nashville. You’re damn right ☺️💪🏻

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Speaking of that an interesting face about Cumberland county (Crossville): we are the only wet rural county in the entire state every other rural county is dry

[@LittleIAO]

I've lived in East Tennessee in the greater Knoxville area since 1987. This state became my home and it is truly one of the greatest and most fascinating places in the eastern part of the country. We're missing beaches of course but I like that. Makes a trip to the ocean special and we still have tons of fresh water to enjoy. Come see us!

[@Truckngirl]

Wow, Carter you just keep getting better and better! As a geography geek, I love your thorough research.

[@EvanONS1]

I've lived in Chattanooga my entire life and I found it hilarious the first thing you mentioned about it is the CST/EST divide. Can confirm it is quite annoying and a running joke among Chattanoogans.

[@swinde]

Which time zone is used for Chattanooga? I am guessing Eastern because it lines up with Atlanta for commerce.

[@EvanONS1]

@@swinde Almost entirely yes, but the tri-state area he mentions skirts into central time. I live fifteen minutes from downtown and my phone pings a CST tower at the end of my street, and then re-pings EST at my house.

[@texanfournow]

He didn't mention VW. Don't they have a factory in Chattanooga? Also, I have read several articles about smog in Chattanooga--is that really a thing?

[@EvanONS1]

Yeah there's a huge new VW plant in Chattanooga. State of the art from what I hear. The smog *was* a problem back in the day. Walter Kronkite dubbed us "smog city" but since then we've taken a strong environmental stance and we now have some of the cleanest (albeit highly pollinated) air in America.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

@@swinde Hamilton county is eastern time but the western border is the time zone line

[@ghost21501]

I drive through Tennessee a lot as a truck driver. It's absolutely one of my favorites to drive through. Also, I visited Nashville once and had a lot of fun.

[@BriBeast8566]

I've lived in Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, North Carolina and Tennessee. I fell in love with East Tennessee as a teenager visiting family here in Knoxville. I wish i could live here, which was remedied in April on 1985...no regrets

[@flippinin]

Although you touched on it, it would’ve been great to hear more about the geography of Middle TN! Being a mix between the plains of West TN and the mountains of East TN, middle TN is home to some very unique geography. With most of TN sitting on limestone, Middle TN has some of the largest cave systems in North America, and countless waterfalls (over 850, most in Middle and East TN)! Also, others have mentioned this already, but the population figures you have are out of date. Nashville long surpassed Memphis years ago, and is currently around 2.1 million :) Overall a great video, loved it! Proud to call Tennessee my home :)

[@SawyerJames80085]

I live in Cookeville, that Cream City shout-out was wonderful

[@guardiantree8879]

@0:10 Haha recognition for the center city of the Cumberland Plateau, my home city Cookeville. That Cream City sign is loved by the city & county as a whole. Lot of the restaurants have at least one picture of it there.

[@mrsmatt2010]

Thank you for loving my home state. You covered it well! You stirred a lot of memories. Fun fact, Coke bottling and Putt-Putt, Tom Thumb Golf, originated in Chattanooga. Sam Houston lived on Hiwassee Island that you can see from Cherokee Removal Memorial. At the tender age of 18, he taught school in Maryville. Unfortunately all the tourist visiting Gatlinburg and Dolly Wood, is affecting the trees. Memphis was built on a Native American Burial ground, once called Chucalissa Indian Town. I still Love TN! Thanks again for a job well done.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Well done on pronouncing "Appalachian" based on what the natives do! Respect from an East Tennessee native. Speaking of which, excellent job using the East, Middle, and West designations instead of eastern, central, and western. You've done your homework.

[@lara-ce2kg]

I'm from east Tennessee as well and I was impressed with him pronouncing it correctly too. Most of the time you can tell when someone did not grow up here, by way they pronounce "Appalachian."

[@julianjaynes67]

From East Tennessee as well. The pronunciation of those mountains is the hill I’ve chosen to die on in every conversation I’ve had with Northerners lol. Made me happy that he said it the right way.

[@CousinBowling]

Moving from Central PA to "Middle Tennessee" is so difficult

[@jakehunter9321]

Two very interesting history tid bits I know off the top of my head about tennessee: the founder of Piggly Wiggly (a grocery store chain) had a mansion in Memphis that was converted into a museum. Piggly wiggly was one of the first grocery stores that allowed customers to pick items off the shelves, like modern day. Secondly, one of the countries biggest earthquakes happened in the Noth western region of tennessee. It was so strong it caused swamps and marshland at the tenessee and Kentucky border near the Mississippi River to sink and was filled in by the Mississippi River causing it to flow backwards for a time. This created reelfoot lake, now a national park and home to one of America's largest permanent populations of bald eagles and a huge hub for countless migratory populations of birds

[@scotthanselhansel7582]

I love my home state of Tennessee. I live in Oak Ridge what was once called the secret city. Thanks for making this video of our wonderful state. I hope all will come and experience our southern Hospitality.

[@terrellpickett7904]

“Chattanooga sits on the time zone change…which is probably annoying for the people that live there” Funny story - I was born and raised 20 miles from Chattanooga, on the other side of the timezone line (in CST, while Chattanooga was EST). Most people in my hometown worked in Chattanooga and typically when you said a time, you said “fast time” (EST) or “slow time” (CST). People did this for sports games in school that didnt have anything to do with Chattanooga. Also, some people just lived their entire lives on “fast time” even though the town was in CST (slow time). I worked at the mall in Chattanooga in high school and used to get off at 9 PM, and get home at 8:30 after a 30 min drive. To your point, I don’t know that it is annoying for people that live there because we didn’t know any different. It wasn’t until I went to college and explained this to other people that I realized it was weird 😂.

[@spencerhasting1258]

My family is from Whitwell. I told someone when I moved about fast time and slow time and they made fun of me

[@terrellpickett7904]

@@spencerhasting1258 😂 Jasper here

[@Clammyclams]

I love watching these every time they come out. Great job Carter

[@mv13]

Hey bro, I just want you to know that in my opinion you’re making some of the best most informative content on KZbin right now. Love your videos bro, f**k a geography course in college, people would learn 10x more watching 5 min of your videos. Awesome work 👍🏽

[@Justlibing010]

My family has a cabin in the great smoky mountains and it’s beautiful in Tennessee. Stunning mountains,gorgeous rivers,and kind people, not a lot to dislike about it.

[@StevenCranston]

Thank you for mentioning the Barkley Marathons! Such an awesome event!

[@STREFT7]

New video, yeaaaah. I'm going to watch it all after studying college, in fact I'm in my university right now. Greetings from Colombia.

[@claas901]

Hi Nexaf

[@STREFT7]

@@claas901 Hello, I hope you're doing well

[@jakebutler291]

Tennessee may be on the smaller-ish side, but try driving from Memphis to Bristol! It will likely take you almost all day! Also Carter these videos are fantastic you're doing incredible work!

[@Timotimo101]

Or Memphis to Mountain City ... which is almost as far north and east as you can go in TN; Siri says it's 538 miles by car. But Memphis to the community of Trade, TN (a bit farther east but not really a town) is 546 miles. Trade is almost as far east as Morganton, NC

[@wtripley]

Bristol is closer to Canada as the crow flies than it is to Memphis. I live in Johnson City, and I right now I am closer to Canada, NY, PA, DE, MD, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, OH, IN, IL, MI, MO, and AK than I am to Memphis

[@Timotimo101]

@@wtripley Missouri and Alaska?

[@goldiefatale]

@@Timotimo101 yep one side.of TN to the other is about 8 hours.

[@MuscleMan002]

As a Chattanooga native, its very common for people in the Jasper area (Marion County to be exact) to sometimes go off of "Chattanooga time" (Eastern Time), though for some reason any of the other counties that border the time zone don't. This is just another awesome micro-community thing people do in this part of Tennessee. Chattanooga is also very diverse when it comes to culture and communities. One funny thing we people native to this area do is poke fun at people who pronounce Chattanooga as "Chatin-nooga"

[@Milther2]

Can't get enough of this series!

[@holtshady]

I grew up in NC on the TN state line and my great grandfather worked at the oak ridge facility when they were working on the bomb. No one knew what they were working on really until it was used.

[@fleurix9967]

Swain county?

[@ADPuckey]

Great video! I'm so so glad you shouted out the Barkley Marathons, it's such a fantastic piece of my state's culture. And I find the civil war-era political division between east and west to be really interesting, I think there are a lot of lessons to be learned regarding how east Tennessee became solid red in recent decades.

[@galamoruu]

I just wanted to let you know, That Is Interesting, I absolutely love this series and enjoy learning from the content you make!

[@Cline3911]

0:17 "Home to beautiful natural scenery." Shows picture of world renown Rock City, in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. :)

[@Membersinparticular]

Thanks for the history lesson. Love this

[@austinwatkins5228]

I’m glad you make a video about Tennessee because I am from Tennessee in a small town called Mount Carmel Tennessee in and Hawkins County tn next to Kingsport Tennessee not that far from Bristol Tennessee not that far from Dollywood and Knoxville Tennessee . Interesting fact my town right owing town on the right side of the hallway

[@Tripdaywav]

Born in memphis, live in Nashville. Love it down here❤ good ol rocky top

[@DKudratt]

Sweet video. You earned the rare ‘instant subscribe’. One note: it’s pronounced “opp-re”, not “ohh-pre”

[@elizabethlovett4318]

Videos you make about the states are so interesting. I hope you'll make more. I'd love to see what you'd make for my home state.

[@vladimirkovalevskyi9255]

Very informative video! Thanks!

[@maxumProductions]

Im happy that he mentioned my home region (tri-cities). It’s not a well known about region unless you’re familiar with bristol.

[@haroldfarquad6886]

31:40 - small correction, UT was surpassed by Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro in population size some 15ish years ago, although I've heard UT's student population has been growing steadily since I graduated.

[@AlexOtto]

GO BLUE RAIDERS!!!

[@JJF1973]

MTSU has a larger undergraduate enrollment, but I believe UTK is still larger when you count graduate students. I’m not completely sure I’m right, but that seems to make sense with UTK having a med school.

[@markdias8440]

That was a good video. Thanks I learned a lot!

[@Deerych]

Quite informative! I'm from Memphis, TN and didn't know half of this data.

[@jeffsmith-ze6wb]

Tennessee native her 56 and proud to call it home!!!

[@soledieairvideos5974]

I just got back home from a trip to Nashville, really great video!

[@KeylaDominguex]

Tennessee 2024 Tennessee 🎉🎉Tennessee 🎉Tennessee 🎉

[@bluecollarbuilds]

I want to speak on the subject in Memphis since not many people are doing it I have lived there all my life and still do and while we still have many issues things are getting better. The city is starting to build upwards instead of outwards and neighborhoods that I would not even drive by five years ago are now very nice. Especially with blue oval city opening just outside of the city there’s definitely hope and I truly believe things will get much better.

[@loganshimko7484]

I love it here too and I have to say things are looking up

[@SuperCountrycityboy]

This is good to hear!

[@Wheninflight]

I hope Blue Oval City brings more attention to our city as a transportation hub. The abandoned Firestone plant up in North Memphis might be one good location for further expansion.

[@howtubeable]

Your body may live in Memphis, but your mind lives in Fantasyland. Violent crime is out of control. The police have been neutralized, and our DA wants to reconcile with violent criminals. Memphis is currently a cesspool. Homeless people rule the streets. Trash is dumped anywhere and everywhere. Working-class people can not even take a walk around the neighborhood after dinner, because the streets are not safe. But I'm glad you live a privileged community, but I do not.

[@ParallaxRS]

There are three definite things in life: death, taxes, and the fact that ‘Appalachian’ can be pronounced either way depending on where you’re from

[@haroldfarquad6886]

I've lived in middle TN most of my life, and I probably use each pronunciation interchangeably.

[@DWNY358]

Another great video! I thought I would mention that much of the western border with NC coincides with the Appalachian Trail. It is one of the Trail's most beautiful sections, where it climbs a series of open balds with spectacular views. In addition, the highest point of the entire Appalachian Trail is also the highest point in Tennessee - Clingmans Dome.

[@joshchoate6995]

Northwest Tennessee has Reelfoot Lake that was created by a earthquake in 1811-1812 great place to visit

[@reicemo13]

Not only that but it is Tennessee’s only natural lake and is famous for its bald eagles and cypress trees. It’s crazy to the think that there is a swamp sitting 2 hours north of Memphis.

[@Virtusstrong]

Greetings from Virginia Carter, may I say your videos are amazing!. I love your attention to detail keep up the good work!.

[@teresamckinney]

As a native Chattanoogan, I've heard lots of "Chattanooga" pronunciations. I was raised to say "Chaddanooga" LoL 😊

[@amandarogers4737]

Tennesseans turn up!!!!

[@BoundyMan]

The Little Debbie Company is in Collegedale, TN.

[@jaredkoger8252]

Those population numbers for Tennessee city metros are at least 20 years out of date. The Nashville metro population estimate for 2021 from the US Census bureau is 2,012,476. It's 1,336,103 for Memphis, 893,412 for Knoxville, and 567,641 for Chattanooga. CSA populations for each are 2,143,407, 1,358,842, 1,173,202, and 1,008,742, respectively.

[@alec6948]

Urban statistical areas are smaller than metropolitan statistical areas. His info was probably correct but it doesn't exactly reflect the actual amount of people here unfortunately

[@answerman9933]

@@alec6948 No his confrontation was old. Jared Koger also listed the metropolitan population at the end.

[@swinde]

@@answerman9933 His information is correct. He was using URBAN population stats. Shelby county (Memphis) has over 30% more people than Davidson county (Nashville).

[@answerman9933]

@@swinde You must be from Shelby County

[@swinde]

@@answerman9933 I was born in Memphis and grew up there. I spent about 2 years in Jacksonville FL 1969-70 an about a year in Southern California, 1970-71. I left Memphis in 1990 and now live in south Florida in Martin county, near West Palm Beach.

[@FingerPuppetSarcasm]

I lived in West TN for a long time, but never knew how beautiful East TN is.....i might have to move back to TN some day.

[@simon7762]

What a great series! I have never visited the US though...

[@BloodyKnives66]

If you ever do you'll need a visa because no way you'll see even 1% in less than a few months or years. I've only visited about 30 states and I was born here.

[@LittleIAO]

When you do come see us in Tennessee!

[@LeftysLefty]

First one I've watched - good stuff!

[@govols1995]

Taylor Swift is from Pennsylvania. She only moved to Tennessee in high school for her music career.

[@ronniedelahoussayechauvin6717]

I visited Nashville, Tennesse in 2017. That was my first time. I enjoyed my Visit. We drove through from Louisiana.

[@adriannieves1495]

Memphis is always 1 a my favorite cities. 💯👍🏾👍🏾

[@SociallyDistantnow]

This was so good, but I have to mention this: No one in west Tennessee pronounces the mountains in East Tennessee appl-atcha. We also say apple-lay-sha . It’s definitely not a north/south divide.

[@MetalManiac1911]

But it’s also incorrect 😂

[@VaxlandMapping101]

I grew up in Germantown, Tennessee, I currently live in Minnesota, but, Tennessee is beautiful.

[@yesid17]

great video as always!

[@maxskullic9879]

best part of Tennessee is the back roads... hope you don't get car sick!

[@BloodyKnives66]

Or fly off a mountain lol

[@kwuek4760]

my home state

[@bugboyx2189]

As a nearly lifelong Iowan, and dedicated, dedicated lover of country music, Nashville is like my second home. My family has been there over 10 times and we love it every time. Hattie B's is one of my favorite places, and the amount of Honky Tonks I've been to is unreal. Tennessee holds a special place in my heart.

[@JonSwimmer]

Another Great Video, on a great state!

[@Timotimo101]

According to Statista the Nashville Metro Area population is 2,012,476 ... not sure where the numbers are coming from that were presented; however, I do love the series and enjoy your work, Carter.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

They are probably old. Nashville is also Tennessees largest city it just overtook Memphis

[@KayakTN]

That is the regional metro area. It includes suburbs within a specific driving distance and probably includes Murfreesboro, etc.

[@nashvillain171]

Either way, it's becoming a sh!thole.

[@joetittle604]

Nashville over took Memphis in May of 2017 to be Tennessee's most populous city.

[@watong9232]

Top notch video. I'll have to watch this one again as there was just so much information presented. Fantastic job on the graphics as well. You're a very good teacher / content creator.

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Great video! Thanks!

[@jacobpickering3057]

Hello from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

[@tommyfaulkner7374]

I grew up on tennessee river in Florence Alabama very close tennessee line I love tennessee the the mountains in east the Mississippi to the west

[@noneyayeast]

Bet you never been to iron city though!

[@BrennanBarrier]

I’m from Savannah. I’m very very familiar with Florence and Corinth, MS. lol

[@BrennanBarrier]

@@noneyayeastiron city? Shoot. I married a girl from Lutts

[@JamesLTyreeII]

My family on my father’s side is all from Nashville, though my paternal grandfather was originally from Louisville Kentucky. The battle flag of Tennessee Tennessee is the one that is often times shown as the confederate flag, though it was actually the battle flag of the confederate state of Tennessee.

[@jaspal666]

at 12:29, the arrow that says 6.5 miles to I-26 is pointing to my boyhood home. Yes, I can see my house from here.

[@rev.redhand6205]

Choose Jesus Christ today!!!

[@jaspal666]

@@rev.redhand6205 cool man. Jesus is alright with me. Oh, yeah.

[@rev.redhand6205]

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[@mkshffr4936]

Dreaming of retiring to northeast TN.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Born on a mountain top in Tennessee. Greenest state in the land of the free! Raised in the woods so he knew every tree. Killed him a bear when he was only three! Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!

[@porcoddiogesubastardo9669]

Pathetic

[@krisedward8447]

What?

[@seikousanneh6673]

?

[@swinde]

@@krisedward8447 Smash hit song from about 1956. I was there.

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome series! 👍🇨🇦😎

[@andrewlocke6103]

Tennessee's natural beauty is what makes it so geographically special, but it cannot be overemphasized, Tennessee is all about music. The three Grand Divisions of TN all serve as anchors to a specific kind of iconic American music. Johnson City being the bluegrass capital, Nashville the heart of modern country music, and Memphis the home of blues, soul, and to a lesser extent jazz. Don't come to TN and not see some live music! What a waste that would be!

[@howtubeable]

I can't speak for other cities in Tennessee, but don't come to Memphis expecting to hear authentic music. The current music scene is just a sleazy tourist trap. Also, Memphis is full of violent crime and lawlessness. Don't stay in Memphis. Just hit the tourist spots like Graceland, the Civil RIghts Museum and the Zoo, then leave quickly.

[@Joshua-uw7wm]

It's crazy how much other cities have grown since I was a kid.. when I was growing up Memphis was #15 and Nashville #16 in city ranks. And places in Florida were basically nothing. Now they're in the #40's and Nashville is still growing. I mean yeah I'm old but man times really do change

[@Dispatcher-kv2im]

Thanks you Carter for your series, channel, upload and effort you put into your channel! You rock!🇺🇸🎉

[@GSean2013]

Great video as always. Keep up the great work. Can’t wait for Alabama lol

[@Perry2186]

I'm pretty sure is OPreee like Opra not a O'pree

[@wtripley]

It’s like opera (or as we Anglophones usually say “opra”) but with an “ee” instead if an “uh” at the end

[@jamesbryson575]

Excellent flying summary.

[@Daynger_Fox]

Let me tell you, the whole "chattanooga time zone" thing is very frustrating working on deadlines where you have to work on Nashville's central time and we're in eastern.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Surprised you are connected to Nashville and not Atlanta

[@imKennethCastro]

cant wait for you to do Puerto Rico! Id love to be a part of it!

[@craignedoff991]

Proud of you, Tennessee, my Home, my Heart

[@jerrytherobot]

Not from there but met some great friends who are. I grew up watching Grand Ole Opry (pronounced Awpree)

[@malikshabazz2065]

great stuff!

[@TVandManga]

Great video!

[@annettecross4225]

Dear Carter. Thank you for these interesting, informative and beautiful videos. Are you doing these videos by the date the state entered the union? Ohio was actually the 17th state. It entered the union in 1803. I'm looking forward to seeing it soon because it is my home state.

[@ThatIsInterestingTII]

Yes, I am doing them by date they entered the union! The episode numbers are a little off from the statehood numbers because I did an episode on DC based on when it was founded. Glad you're enjoying the series!

[@TravelingCitrianSnail]

Very interesting indeed. Two more important Musical figures associated with that state, by the way, are Skeeter Davis and, nowadays, the Adorable Allison Young.

[@TravelingCitrianSnail]

@robolgatree5815 Proof - or it didn't happen. 🤣

[@Prozzy747]

That time zone being annoying in chatt is too true 😂

[@SolaceEasy]

Baby won't you carry me... Back to Tennessee.

[@gaspikefan]

I always look forward to your videos, Carter! Probably already said, but Opry is spelled to reflect a country/Old Tennessean pronunciation of "Opera". When you said it during the video, I almost spit out my cereal. Haha! (You didn't know.... It's all good!)

[@tennesseeoutdoors5592]

Scott county is my hometown. It was also the county that succeeded into its own state in the civil war. It's called the independent state of Scott.

[@SweeneyJeffreyJ]

Carter you did a nice job, but Nashville and it’s metro area is now bigger than Memphis. Nashville is approaching 2 million in its metro area.

[@marycaroldownton8590]

Yes! This is true. I live in Nashville, and we past Memphis a couple years ago in population.

[@AlexOtto]

@@marycaroldownton8590 and it was all because of the solar eclipse

[@DFBurgermeister]

Tennessee is my birth state and most of my maternal relatives still live there. As an fyi - Opry is pronounced with a short o as in cop, not long o as in cope. Think Opera, which is what it’s derived from.