Tennessee had two official wildflowers which are the passion flower and the coneflower. Along with three flowers, Tennessee has two official state trees.

Tennessee now has an official state food—hot slaw. The vinegary and mustardy dish joins the list of state symbols that include flowers, birds, trees, and animals—as well as the Volunteer State ...

To celebrate Tennessee statehood day we take a closer look at 20 symbols that represent our great state.

Although their early March blooms make them popular for many homeowners, some experts say the Bradford pear can have a negative impact as it crowds out other plant and tree species native to ...

Bradford pear trees are a common sight throughout Tennessee and although they may be aesthetically pleasing, they bring along some unpleasant smells and threaten surrounding ecosystems.

Paleontologists have recently discovered an extinct relative of the Tennessee state wildflower. The fossils were found at the Gray fossil site. The Passion Flower was designated a state flower in ...

Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant during the state's annual "Tennessee Tree Day" event on March 19.

A Tennessee state representative is backpedaling after he suggested adding hanging by tree as a method of execution during discussion this week in Nashville about a bill concerning capital ...

"We officially have made 'Rockin Around the Christmas Tree' the holiday song in the state of Tennessee," announced Rep. Jason Powell, a Democrat representing parts of Nashville.

They 're attractive, alluring, symbolic of spring — and they smell like rotting fish. Bradford pear trees are a common sight throughout Tennessee and although they may be aesthetically pleasing ...

A Tennessee lawmaker has apologized after suggesting death row inmates face “hanging by a tree” as an execution method earlier this week. State Rep. Paul Sherrell (R) made the comments on ...