'The Tennessee In Me' becomes an official Tennessee state song

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — On this Statehood Day, Tennessee is celebrating two new state songs. With these new additions, it officially has the...

June 2, 2023
1:46 AM

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — On this Statehood Day, Tennessee is celebrating two new state songs. With these new additions, it officially has the most state songs in the country with a total of 12. When it comes to state symbols, Tennessee has quite a few. At one point, more than any other state! "My favorite is the flag with the three stars. That's my favorite symbol," said Debbie Watts. Songwriter Debbie Watts is a Tennessee history buff. The Nashville native wrote one of Tennessee's new state songs 'The Tennessee In Me.

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