Tennessee & Local
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How a Bill Becomes a Law in Tennessee
A simple, age-appropriate way to show older elementary kids how an idea moves through the Tennessee legislature and why most ideas never become laws.
Exploring Tennessee's Grand Divisions and Regions
A practical Tennessee geography lesson that helps kids understand the three Grand Divisions and the major regions inside them, with Maryville as the anchor point.
Tennessee State Parks and Nature Centers
Explore Tennessee state parks and nature centers through maps, drawings, and stories. Perfect for first-time park visitors.
The Volunteer State: Tennessee and Its History
Learn why Tennessee is called the Volunteer State and discover the history behind this nickname that dates back to the War of 1812.
Folk Songs and Storytelling in Tennessee
Kids listen for story details in folk music, then write or tell the story back in their own words. It is part music appreciation, part language work, and part Tennessee culture.