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Time
Eastern (GMT - 5) in the eastern part of the state; Central (GMT - 6) in the west. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
Population
5.96 million (official estimate 2005).
Population Density
54.6 per sq km.
Capital
Nashville.
Date of Admission to the Union
1 Jun 1796.
Nickname
Volunteer State.
State Bird
Mockingbird.
State Flower
Iris.