Missouri designated the nut of the eastern black walnut tree (juglans nigra) as the official state nut in 1990. All State Foods and beverages
The black walnut (also called American walnut) is native to eastern North America, growing mostly alongside rivers. The black walnut is a deciduous tree with grey-black, deeply furrowed bark and is considered very high quality wood.
Missouri designated the three-toed box turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis) as the official state reptile in 2007.
Rhode Island designated bowenite as the official state mineral in 1966. Bowenite is closely related to jade and can be considered a semi-precious gemstone.
Bowenite is found in northern Rhode Island, first discovered by geologist George Bowen in the early 1800's. All State Minerals - All State Gemstones
STATE FINE ART: Porcelain painting was designated the official state fine art of Tennessee in 1981.
STATE ART FORM: Songwriting was designated as one of Tennessee's official art forms in 2003, applauding individuals who are or have been skillful masters of this art form. Tennessee's state songs
Tennessee adopted "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee" by Admiral William Porter Lawrence (a native of Nashville TN) as the official state poem in 1973 (Tennessee also recognizes an official bicentennial poem, veterans poem, and a
In the United States, each of the fifty states has jurisdiction over its own holidays; see American Holidays and State Holidays.
Tennessee designated smallmouth bass as the official state game fish in 2005 (replacing largemouth bass, which had been adopted in 1988). Largemouth bass is a state symbol in four states - Tennessee is the only state that recognizes smallmouth bass. All State Fish
Tennessee also adopted the channel catfish as the official state commercial fish.
"Tennessee" by Vivian Rorie was designated an official state song of Tennessee in 1992. Tennessee State Songs - All State Songs
"Tennessee" by John R. Bean of Knoxville was adopted as an official song of Tennessee in 2012. Official Tennessee Songs - All State Songs
Tennessee designated "Smoky Mountain Rain" written by Nashville songwriters Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, and performed by Ronnie Milsap, as an official state song in 2010. Official Tennessee Songs - All State Songs