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Volunteer State

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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

It’s described as “a troublesome few months” before he returned home to Tennessee and eventually ran for the White House from the Volunteer State.

From Seattle Times Nov. 5, 2023

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

Speaking of Tennessee, Joyce notes that the Volunteer State has put in an order for 50 of the charter schools.

From Salon Apr. 6, 2022

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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