On shirts, on trucks, on flags so tall, This state’s pride is seen by all. No matter where a Texan stands, They love this place, they raise their hands! What am I?
A brim so wide, it keeps off sun, With spurs and boots, my look is done. A cowboy’s choice from days of old, In Texas, I am strong and bold! What am I?
A partner’s hand, a slide and spin, A country tune, the dance begins. Quick, quick, slow, now don’t you fall, This Texas dance is loved by all! What am I?
The lights shine bright on fields so wide, Where teams bring home their hometown pride. Crowds are roaring, spirits soar, Friday nights mean football lore! What am I?
Answer: Friday night lights (high school football)
I’m cool and crisp, a southern treat, Served ice-cold to beat the heat. I’m poured in cups both big and tall, In Texas, folks demand me all! What am I?
Crunchy chips and chili meat, With melted cheese to make me sweet. I’m found at games and fairground sites, A Texas snack that brings delight! What am I?
My orange roof is hard to miss, Late-night cravings, sealed with bliss. A Texas burger, bold and true, Folks say I’m better than the golden ‘M’ crew! What am I?
A bowl of red, no beans in sight, It’s thick and hearty, pure delight. With peppers strong, I bring the heat, A Texas dish that’s hard to beat! What am I?
With bow or with rifle, I walk through the trees, A sport in the wild with a chill in the breeze. In Big South Fork, the trails run so deep, A Tennessee pastime where patience we keep! What am I?
Answer: Hunting in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Beneath the ground, a world waits for me, With tunnels and waters that few get to see. Exploring the dark, with lights shining bright, In Tennessee’s depths, I dive out of sight! What am I?
Where history was made, the cannons still stand, Stories of soldiers who fought for this land. In Tennessee fields, the battles were grand, Now lessons are told where monuments stand! What am I?
Answer: Civil War Battlefields (Shiloh, Chattanooga, Franklin)
A waltz that was played with love in the air, A melody sweet, beyond just a fair. Danced in the hearts of many so true, A Tennessee tune forever brand new! What am I?
On a flag I shine, in a circle so bright, Three parts together, in red, blue, and white. A symbol so bold, with unity true, I wave for Tennessee in a field of blue! What am I?
A name of honor, a title we wear, To help and to serve, we always prepare. In battles, in storms, through struggles we stay, Tennessee’s spirit leads the way! What am I?
I jump in the streams, I put up a fight, A fisher’s delight, I take off in flight. My small size deceives, my strength is so vast, In Tennessee’s waters, I’m tricky and fast! What am I?
Found in the water with a shimmering glow, A treasure so rare, yet formed down below. From Tennessee’s rivers, I’m nature’s own prize, A gem from the depths with a soft pearly rise! What am I?
I carry my house wherever I roam, My shell keeps me safe, my pace feels like home. A box of protection, slow but not late, I’m Tennessee’s reptile—my movement is great! What am I?
With a mask on my face, I sneak through the night, Searching for food till the morning light. A clever critter, I scurry and play, Tennessee’s wild one, I’m here to stay! What am I?
My leaves stretch high, my roots run deep, A Tennessee giant where shade you may keep. Strong and tall, I stand with pride, A symbol of strength on the mountainside! What am I?
With petals so fine in colors so bold, My beauty in spring is a sight to behold. The state calls me theirs, with blossoms so grand, I brighten up gardens all over the land! What am I?
I sing all day with a voice so clear, My melodies ring for all to hear. With feathers of gray and mimicry bright, I’m Tennessee’s songbird, full of delight! What am I?
An earthquake shook, the ground split wide, A lake was born with waves so tied. Eagles now soar where land once lay, In Tennessee’s west, I rest to this day! What am I?
Hidden below where waters stay bright, A cavern so deep, a mysterious sight. In Sweetwater town, I silently stay, The biggest underground lake in the USA! What am I?
A field once filled with soldiers so brave, Where echoes of battle still whisper and wave. A war that was fought on Tennessee land, Now history remains where monuments stand! What am I?
Walk through the air on a bridge so high, A glass-bottom view where clouds touch the sky. In a mountain town where tourists all roam, I’m a record-breaking path far from home! What am I?
I gave country music its very first sound, A city where legends and melodies are found. At the border I sit, a twin town so bright, With rhythm and songs that feel just right! What am I?
A mansion so grand with columns so white, A home of a leader with history in sight. In Nashville I stand, with stories to share, A past president’s home with a past rich and rare! What am I?
A secret I held in a time of great fear, A city that helped build something unclear. A project so big, but hidden from view, In Tennessee, my history still rings true! What am I?
Answer: Oak Ridge (Secret City of the Manhattan Project)
I’m made of rock and tell tales so old, With gardens and bridges and views to behold. Near Chattanooga, my beauty runs free, "See Seven States" when you look at me! What am I?
A golden orb that stands so tall, A World's Fair symbol seen by all. Shining in Knoxville, catching the light, A tower of wonder, so bold and so bright! What am I?
Deep in a cave where waterfalls flow, A sight so stunning, a magical glow. Under the ground, I sparkle and shine, A Tennessee wonder so rare and divine! What am I?
A view so high where three states meet, A battlefield past and a lookout so sweet. Above Chattanooga, I sit so tall, With history and beauty, I welcome them all! What am I?
With columns so tall and statues so grand, I bring ancient Greece to this Southern land. A replica built with artistic delight, In Nashville I stand, a beautiful sight! What am I?
A stage that holds echoes of voices so strong, The Mother Church where country belongs. In Nashville I stand, with history so true, Where legends have played and new stars shine too! What am I?
A mansion of music, where memories stay, The home of a legend who rocked in his day. Fans come from all over, through gates shining bright, To see where the King once sang through the night! What am I?
My peaks touch the clouds, my trails stretch so wide, I’m a land full of wonder where creatures reside. With mist in the morning and colors so grand, I’m the most-visited park in this beautiful land! What am I?