Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Tennessee!
Tennessee was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796, as the 16th state. It is located in the southeastern region of the country and borders Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. The state is divided into three grand divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee.
The state’s estimated population in 2024 was 7.22 million people, making it the 15th most populous state. Nashville, the state capital, is also the largest city. Tennessee is the 36th largest state in land area.
Official Tennessee State Symbols
Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more! Here are some of Tennessee’s official state symbols:
– Amphibian: Tennessee Cave Salamander
– Bird: Mockingbird and Bobwhite Quail
– Butterfly: Zebra Swallowtail
– Fish: Smallmouth Bass (sport fish) and Channel Catfish (commercial fish)
– Fruit: Tomato
– Gem: Tennessee River Pearls
– Reptile: Eastern Box Turtle
– Wild Animal: Raccoon
Find more information about Tennessee’s state symbols here.
Fun Facts about Tennessee
Mountain Dew was invented in Knoxville in the 1930s as a new drink to mix with whiskey.
Machine-made Cotton Candy (fairy floss) was invented in Tennessee by a dentist and a candy maker in 1897.
The beloved Southern treat, MoonPie, was invented in Chattanooga in 1917; it is a treat as big as the “moon.”
The tallest underground waterfall in the United States is Ruby Falls, an impressive 145 feet.
Nashville has its very own Batman Building. Technically, it is the AT&T building, but it has been nicknamed the Batman Building. At 617 feet tall, the building is the tallest skyscraper in Tennessee.
Tennessee has more caves than any other state. There are over 9,200 caves and caverns throughout the state.
Famous people from Tennessee include Morgan Freeman, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, and Justin Timberlake.
NCP Panel Members in Tennessee
Want to learn more about your fellow panel members in another state? Here’s how our Tennessee panel members answered some of our survey questions!
How long have you been a panel member?
– 33% of survey respondents have been members for 15 or more years.
– 15% have been members for less than a year.
How long have you lived in your current state?
– 70% of respondents have lived in Tennessee for more than 15 years.
Is the area you live rural, suburban, or urban?
– 44% live in rural areas
– 45% live in suburban areas
– 11% live in urban areas
Do you have children?
– 71% of respondents have children
– Of those, 23% have children living in their home
Shopping habits of NCP Panel Members in Tennessee
Do you think peoples’ shopping habits differ based on where they live? We’re curious about this, so we asked our panel members questions about how, when, and where they shop, along with some other questions about their habits.
Here’s what our panel members in Tennessee had to say about their shopping habits:
– 66% of respondents shop both online and in-store, with 31% shopping in-store only.
– 64% of respondents tend to shop at the same stores.
– 74% of respondents mostly stick to their list when shopping, but sometimes make impulse purchases.
– 67% of respondents shop alone, while another 24% shop with a spouse or partner.
When it comes to choosing where to shop, 49% of panel members shop mostly at grocery stores. Another 37% primarily shop at mass-merchandise retailers. Price, location, and convenience are the top factors that influence where people decide to shop. Other things that influence where panel members shop are loyalty programs, pickup or curbside service, locally sourced merchandise, and friendly employees.
Convenience while shopping
While ordering groceries and other items online has long been an option, the COVID-19 pandemic made delivery and pick-up a lot more common for people.
Here’s what Tennessee panel members had to say about it:
– 62% never order groceries online and pick up at the store, while 24% do sometimes.
– 65% never order groceries online to be delivered, while 26% do sometimes.
And finally: self-checkout. Some people love it, others hate it. According to our survey, 23% of respondents always choose self-checkout, with another 42% indicating they frequently choose it. 26% of respondents rarely use it, and 9% never do.
Interests of NCP Panel Members in Tennessee
Here are a few other fun facts about Tennessee panel members from our survey!
Almost half of respondents engage in outdoor recreational activities regularly or occasionally. The most popular outdoor activities are hiking and walking – it was a favorite for 82% of panel members. A few of the other answers panel members wrote in include fishing, landscaping, kayaking, and gardening.
We asked panelists which sports they follow, and 43% said none, while another 43% said football. Some of the other sports panelists follow are their kids’ or grandchildren’s sports, competitive dance, and bowling.
We also wanted to know: what place would you recommend to visitors in your hometown or state? The most popular types of attractions panel members recommend in Tennessee are natural parks and reserves. Here are some other answers we got from panel members:
– Dollywood
– Grand Ole Opry
– Gatlinburg
– Great Smoky Mountains
– Graceland
– David Crockett State Park
Did you learn anything new about Tennessee? How do your shopping habits compare to panel members in Tennessee?
We hope you enjoy learning about panel members in other states. Stay tuned for the next state: Texas!
Join NCP!
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Regards,
Taylor
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