The southeastern state of Tennessee was the 16th state to enter into the union on June 17, 1796. It wobbled in and out during the Civil War and was the first state to be readmitted when the war was over. Politically speaking, the state can be described as conservative. This is illustrated by the fact that in only four of the last 14 presidential elections did the Democratic candidate carry the state. For this reason, it is somewhat remarkable that one of the state's congressmen would support Tennessee marijuana legalization.
Rep. Steve Cohen, a Democrat, was one of the original authors of a bill that will remove federal input into states' legislation on the legalization of the controversial substance. While the Act of 2013 respecting states' marijuana laws will not directly legalize cannabis, at least it will mean the feds can keep their nose out and let the states decide their own fate.
Tennessee, The Volunteer State, is bordered by eight other states. These are, clockwise, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri. The capital of the state, not to mention the music capital of the world, is Nashville. Memphis, with a slightly higher population than Nashville, is the largest city in the state.
Outside the major cities, Tennessee is a blissfully beautiful and green state. The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern one-third. These were formed approximately 450 million years ago during the Ordovician Period. The peaks were once equal in height to those of the Rockies and the Alps but became eroded.
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome (6,643 feet), the highest point on the Appalachian Trail (AT). Also known as the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the AT is a designated hiking trail extending from Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. The trail is managed by the National Park Service.
In geopolitical terms, the state may be broken down into three regions, East, West and Middle. Physiographically, within these three divisions, lie six highlights. These are the Blue Ridge, the Gulf Coastal Plain, the Nashville Basin, the Appalachian Ridge and other notable features. The state also holds the national record for caves, i. E., 9,600.
The Blue Ridge lies in the East division bordering North Carolina. Both the Iron Mountains and the Smokey Mountain Ridge, immortalized in the song about spaghetti and meatballs, lie within the Blue Ridge. The Cumberland Plateau is also located within this division. The Middle division houses the Highland Rim and the Nashville Basin. Finally, the West division is home to the Gulf Coastal Plain. The Gulf Coastal Plain is the dominant physiographic region in the state.
Perhaps somewhat contradictory to its general political tone, one of the state's members of the House of Representatives, Democrat Steve Cohen, was among the authors of a bill that is essentially in favor, or at least neutral to, the concept of Tennessee marijuana legalization. At the very least, the bill will remove federal interference in the states' individual rights to determine their own legislation on this highly controversial and important subject.
Rep. Steve Cohen, a Democrat, was one of the original authors of a bill that will remove federal input into states' legislation on the legalization of the controversial substance. While the Act of 2013 respecting states' marijuana laws will not directly legalize cannabis, at least it will mean the feds can keep their nose out and let the states decide their own fate.
Tennessee, The Volunteer State, is bordered by eight other states. These are, clockwise, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri. The capital of the state, not to mention the music capital of the world, is Nashville. Memphis, with a slightly higher population than Nashville, is the largest city in the state.
Outside the major cities, Tennessee is a blissfully beautiful and green state. The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern one-third. These were formed approximately 450 million years ago during the Ordovician Period. The peaks were once equal in height to those of the Rockies and the Alps but became eroded.
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome (6,643 feet), the highest point on the Appalachian Trail (AT). Also known as the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the AT is a designated hiking trail extending from Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. The trail is managed by the National Park Service.
In geopolitical terms, the state may be broken down into three regions, East, West and Middle. Physiographically, within these three divisions, lie six highlights. These are the Blue Ridge, the Gulf Coastal Plain, the Nashville Basin, the Appalachian Ridge and other notable features. The state also holds the national record for caves, i. E., 9,600.
The Blue Ridge lies in the East division bordering North Carolina. Both the Iron Mountains and the Smokey Mountain Ridge, immortalized in the song about spaghetti and meatballs, lie within the Blue Ridge. The Cumberland Plateau is also located within this division. The Middle division houses the Highland Rim and the Nashville Basin. Finally, the West division is home to the Gulf Coastal Plain. The Gulf Coastal Plain is the dominant physiographic region in the state.
Perhaps somewhat contradictory to its general political tone, one of the state's members of the House of Representatives, Democrat Steve Cohen, was among the authors of a bill that is essentially in favor, or at least neutral to, the concept of Tennessee marijuana legalization. At the very least, the bill will remove federal interference in the states' individual rights to determine their own legislation on this highly controversial and important subject.
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