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Tennessee played a huge role in the development of popular music. Artists such as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash began their musical careers here. Tennessee also served as the birthplace of country music in the 30s, as well as rock and roll in the 50s.

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The earliest settlers of Tennessee were believed to be groups of Paleo-Indians from around 20,000 years ago who crossed the former Bering Strait land bridge to get there.

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With over 9,000 officially documented caves in the state, Tennessee holds the top spot in most caves in the nation, with one of these caves holding the largest underground lake in the nation as well.