Tennessee recognizes two official state railroad museums and a railroad library as a testament to the importance of the railroad in the state. All State Museums - All Railroad & Vehicle Symbols
Tennessee designated "The Pride of Tennessee" by Fred Congdon, Thomas Vaughn, and Carol Elliot as an official state song in 1996. Official Tennessee Songs - All State Songs
Tennessee designated square dancing as the official state folk dance in 1980. All State Dances
Legislation states; "Among the traditions (of our ancestors) that have survived intact is the square dance, a uniquely attractive art form that remains a vibrant and entertaining part of Tennessee folklore."
Tennessee designated "Tennessee Waltz" by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King as an official state song in 1965. Official Tennessee Songs - All State Songs
Tennessee designated "Rocky Top" by Boudleaux and Felice Bryant as an official state song in 1982. Tennessee State Songs - All State Songs
The annual Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Crafts Festival was designated the official state jamboree and crafts festival of Tennessee in 1997. All State Festivals & Events
Event coordinator Neil Dudney said, “What we are trying to do is preserve the old time Appalachian music that our forefathers brought over here and came down through these hollars and hills..."
"I Am Tennessee" by Major Hooper Penuel (a life-long resident of Middle Tennessee) was designated the official state declamation of Tennessee by House Joint Resolution No. 171 of the 95th General Assembly. The declamation was read at the inauguration of Governor Ned R. McWherter. All Tennessee Poetry & Poets
The poem "Who We Are" by Margaret Britton Vaughn was designated the official bicentennial poem of Tennessee in 1996. "Maggi" is a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and was designated the state's poet laureate in 1999. Tennessee Poems & Poets - All State Poetry
Tennessee designated "A Tennessee Bicentennial Rap: 1796-1996" by Joan Hill Hanks of Signal Mountain as the official state bicentennial rap song in 1996 to provide a fun and easy way for citizens and students to learn and retain some of Tennessee's history. Official Tennessee Songs - All State Songs
Tennessee designated "My Tennessee" by Frances Hannah Tranum as the official state public school song in 1955. Official Tennessee Songs - All State Songs