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Volunteer State

American  

noun

  1. Tennessee (used as a nickname).


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Black was the second person put to death in the Volunteer State this year, and the 28th in the country to be executed this year.

From Slate Aug. 8, 2025

The Volunteer State is just one of three states where name, photographs and likeness are considered a property right rather than a right of publicity.

From Seattle Times Mar. 21, 2024

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced earlier this year that In-N-Out would expand into the Volunteer State in 2026 with a personalized video message.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2023

According to state health data, the incidence of the delta variant rose in the Volunteer State from 27 on June 24 to 125 as of last Thursday.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2021

And I thought if I could only reach the exalted position of Governor of the old "Volunteer State" I would then have gained the sum of life's honors and happiness.

From Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales by Taylor, Robert L.

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