Tennessee Art and Theater Symbols

Tennessee State Ambassador of Letters
This resolution details the appointment of Tennessee’s Ambassador of Letters. Find out why she was chosen for this honor and more here.
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Tennessee

Tennessee State Artform
In 2003, song writing became Tennessee’s official state artform. What could be more appropriate given how many state songs Tennessee has?
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Tennessee

Tennessee State Artist
Burton Calicott is Tennessee’s state artist. This press release on one of the artist’s showings tells a little bit about his background, his life, and his inspirations. You can even see an example of his work at the bottom of the article.
Source: Christian Brothers University

Tennessee State Artist In Residence.
The painter H.R. Lovell has earned the title of Tennessee’s state artist in residence through his brilliant choices in local subject matter. Check out this fantastic site with a biography on the artist and examples of his work.
Source: L.R. Lovell Gallery.

Tennessee State Bicentennial Poem.
See Tennessee State Poems

Tennessee State Bicentennial Rap
A number of symbols were elected specifically for Tennessee’s bicentennial celebration. The Tennessee state rap was one of these. Check out our helpful page on this symbol which has everything from the rap’s words to its adoption date and the person who wrote it.
Source: Classbrain

Tennessee State Bicentennial School Songs
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Tennessee State Fine Art
Porcelain painting is Tennessee’s state fine art. This page has some interesting information on how the unique art form done by its skilled artisans.
Source: Meissen

Tennessee State Folk Dance
Many states have adopted the square dance as their state folk dance. Check out this article on square dance in America and how this tradition has spread around the world.
Source: Dosado

Tennessee State Painting
Tennessee Treasures by Michael Sloan features Tennessee’s 10 most recognizable symbols. It became Tennessee’s painting in 1997. You can learn about the painting and check out what it looks like on this helpful site.
Source: E-Reference desk

Tennessee State Peoms
Tennessee has official poems: the state poem and the state bicentennial poem. Our helpful page has all sorts of helpful information on both of them, so check out Classbrain’s page here.
Source: Classbrain

Tennessee State Poet Laureate
This helpful page has information on the history of the poet laureate position in Tennessee, as well as information on the present and past laureates..
Source: Library of Congress

Tennessee State School Songs
Tennessee has two school songs: the state public school song and the state bicentennial school song. For both songs, Classbrain’s page has some great information including adoption dates and lyrics.
Source: Classbrain

Tennessee State U.S. Bicentennial March Song
Tennessee’s U.S. bicentennial march song was adopted in was adopted in 1975 for Tennessee’s bicentennial celebration. Check out our page with the lyrics and other information.
Source: Classbrain

Tennessee State U.S. Bicentennial Song
Tennessee’s state U.S. song was adopted in was adopted in 1976 for Tennessee’s bicentennial celebration, marking their 200th year as part of the United States. Check out our page with the lyrics and other information.
Source: Classbrain