Noted Cities in the Tennessee River Valley that Have Shaped America
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Tennessee River Valley is a region steeped in history and at the centerpiece of it all is the Tennessee River.
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Tennessee River Valley is a region steeped in history and at the centerpiece of it all is the Tennessee River.
- Flowing 652 miles through seven states, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee, the Tennessee River derives its name from the Cherokee town of Tanasi.
- Cities and towns along the waterway have played an important role in forming the region's identity and heritage.
- Located about a mile from the I-65 and I-565 junction in north Alabama is the oldest incorporated town in the state.