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Understanding the Geography of the Volunteer State: Which State is Closest to Tennessee?

"Tennessee is a unique geographical outlier in the United States, famous for its landlocked status and its distinction as one of the states that shares a border with the highest number of neighbors. Determining the "closest" state to Tennessee is a question that requires looking beyond simple proximity and understanding the border dynamics of the Southeastern and Midwestern United States. Because Tennessee shares its boundaries with eight different states, "closeness" is relative, depending entirely on which part of the state you are standing in. The state is physically tied to Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi,..."

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