13+ Delightful Books for Kids about Tennessee, The Volunteer State

From beautiful mountain ranges to Music City, Tennessee is a rich, vibrant, and incredible place to visit. Give your kids the tools they need to learn about and enjoy this beautiful part of the South with this list of great books for kids about Tennessee.

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My children and I love the state of Tennessee. We’ve traveled all over the state, and have family that lived north of Nashville for several years. I’ve always said if we had to move out of the Atlanta area, I’d be happy to be somewhere around Nashville. It’s such a friendly place, and the landscapes are simply glorious.

One of the best drives we’ve taken through the state was one December while traveling from Atlanta to Nashville. We went through Chattanooga right after a very cold night, only to discover a beautiful sight. All along the rock walls of the road, the small waterfalls had frozen during the night and there were icicles everywhere! That was the first time we’d seen anything like that, and we were enthralled!

Over the years of our travel adventures, we’ve learned to research, study, and get to know the place before our journey begins. The trip and destination are so much richer when we know about the place we are visiting, and the people who walked the site before us. In that vein, I’ve put together this list of books for kids about Tennessee to help make your Tennessee travels and studies a delightful experience.

Books for Kids about Tennessee for Young Children

Even little ones can learn about an area before a trip or during a state study. These books are designed for young children, and help them catch the flavor of the state.

Good Night Tennessee

V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet

Count on Us: A Tennessee Number Book

Books for Kids about Tennessee History and Science

Tennessee has featured prominently in the story of the United States. From the folk legend Davy Crockett to Oak Ridge, there are interesting stories all over the state. Tie history and science into your state study with these interesting stories.

A Tennessee native and U.S. Congressman, Davy Crockett is one of America’s folk heroes. Learn about this man’s interesting life and his ties to Tennessee.

Who Was Davy Crockett?

Learn about the young women who didn’t know they were helping create an atomic bomb in Tennessee’s most secretive society of the World War 2 era. This book is targeted towards high school ages and older.

The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II

Books for Kids about Tennessee Now

Traveling to Tennessee will be a fun adventure, no matter what city you’re visiting. Grasp a small part of Tennessee’s vibe with these bright books.

What’s Great About Tennessee?

I’m Reading About Tennessee

Tennessee – Portraits of the States

Tennessee: The Volunteer State

Tennessee: The Volunteer State

Tennessee Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff

Books for Kids about Tennessee’s Capital

Hello, Nashville!

Guess How Much I Love Nashville

Extend Your Experience

Add interesting activities to your study of the state of Tennessee with this coloring and activity book by prolific children’s writer Carole Marsh.

My First Book About Tennessee

Discover More about the State of Tennessee

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