SAT Test Centers and Dates in Tennessee

Knoxville

Knoxville [ n ɔ KSV ɪ l], city in East Tennessee, USA, on the Appalachental on the Tennessee River, 173,300 residents; the metropolitan area has 616,100 residents; University (founded 1794); seat of the Tennessee Valley Authority since 1933; Art museum; Mechanical engineering, chemical, clothing, marble industries; Tobacco market.

Knoxville was founded in 1786 as White’s Fort as a border post against the Indians and was renamed Knoxville in 1791 after General Henry Knox (* 1750, † 1806). 1792–96 it was the capital of the area south of the Ohio, 1796–1812 and 1817–19 of the state of Tennessee.

Chattanooga

Chattanooga [t ʃ ætə nu ː gə], City, Tennessee, USA, on navigable Tennessee River, 167,700 residents (Metropolitan Area 529,200 residents); University; Opera; Art Museum (Hunter Art Gallery); Insurance, mechanical engineering, textile, chemical and others Industry; Tourism.

In the vicinity of Chattanooga, which was of strategic importance for the Confederate as a railway junction, the Union troops under General U. Grant victorious over the Confederate troops under B. Bragg (November 23-25, 1863) in the Civil War.

Some Notable Tennessee Natives and Residents

• William Blount (William Blount, 1749–1800) was a famous statesman of the period of formation of the United States. Born in North Carolina, but later lived in Tennessee.
• Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) – 7th President of the United States. Born in the Waxhaw area on the border of North Carolina and South Carolina, but later lived in Tennessee.
• Sequoyah (Sequoyah, c. 1770-1843) – an outstanding educator of the Cherokee people. Born in the village of Tuskegee.
• David “Davy” Crockett (David “Davy” Crockett, 1786-1836) – the famous pioneer, soldier and politician, the hero of American folklore. Born in the village of Limestone.
• James Knox Polk (James Knox Polk, 1795-1849) – 11th President of the United States. Born in North Carolina, but later lived in Tennessee.
• David Glasgow Farragut (David Glasgow Farragut, 1801–1870) was a naval officer and first admiral in the US Navy. Born in the village of Campbells Station (now – the city of Farragut).
• Andrew Johnson (Andrew Johnson, 1808-1875) – 17th President of the United States. Born in North Carolina, but later lived in Tennessee.
• Hattie Wyatt Caraway (1878-1950) – politician, first woman elected to the US Senate. Born in the village of Bakerville.
• Alvin Cullum “Sergeant York” York(1887–1964) was a World War I hero. Born in the village of Pall Mall.
• John Thomas Scopes (John Thomas Scopes, 1900–1970) was a schoolteacher known for violating Charles Darwin’s ban on teaching evolution in schools in 1925. Born in Kentucky but later lived in Tennessee.
• James Rufus Agee (James Rufus Agee, 1909–1955) was a popular writer and journalist. Born in Knoxville.
• Dina Shore (Dinah Shore, 1916–1994) is a popular singer and actress. Born in Winchester.
• Benjamin Lawson Hooks (Benjamin Lawson Hooks, 1925-2010) is one of the leaders of the civil rights movement for black Americans. Born in the city of Memphis.
• Elvis Aaron Presley (Elvis Aaron Presley, 1935–1977) is a legendary singer and actor known as the “King of Rock and Roll”. Born in Mississippi but later lived in Tennessee.
• Morgan Freeman (Morgan Freeman, 1937–) is a famous actor and director. Born in the city of Memphis.
• Tina Turner (Tina Turner, 1939–) is a popular singer and actress. Born in Brownsville.
• Aretha Louise Franklin (Aretha Louise Franklin, 1942-2018) – famous singer and songwriter, known as the “Queen of Soul”. Born in Memphis.
• Dolly Rebecca Parton (Dolly Rebecca Parton, 1946–) is a famous singer and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers. She was born in Pitman Center.
• Albert Arnold “Al” Gore Jr. / (Albert Arnold “Al” Gore Jr., 1948–) – 45th Vice President of the United States. Born in Washington, DC, but later lived in Tennessee.
• Cybill Lynne Shepherd (1950–) is a popular actress. Born in Memphis.