Experience the sights, vibes, and unique culture of Tennessee through 375 photographs, interesting facts, and humorous tidbits gathered by photographer Jim O'Rear during his travels across the "Volunteer State." Learn about Tennessee's history, lifestyles, wildlife, and religions as well as the east and west regions. Fun facts will tell you about four seasons ? Tennessee style ? and the first ever combination candy bar. Discover the facts about the Opryland Hotel, Nashville music, Gaitlinburg's 10,000 aquarium sea creatures, big-ticket Dollywood, and the "Chattanooga Choo Choo." Whether you are visiting the homes from the battle of Knoxville, in 1863, or Elvis Presley's Graceland, this coffee-table style book is a celebration of Tennessee that should thrill everyone from the hard-core traveler to the casual Tennessee resident. AUTHOR: Jim O'Rear has been involved in the entertainment industry for over twenty-five years. This is his first travel book.