Volunteer State
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
Just months after the win, Anastasi moved his family to the Volunteer State to take charge of the Tennessean.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2022
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
Jerry Caldwell, executive vice president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway, said in a statement that the birthplace of country music in Bristol joined Tennesseans in welcoming the awards to the Volunteer State.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2019
Tennessee has always been proud of the fact that the conduct of her sons in those times when the nation went to war had entitled her to the name of "The Volunteer State."
From Sergeant York And His People by Cowan, Sam K. (Sam Kinkade)
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