Volunteer State
Americannoun
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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
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 Robert L. Taylor
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