Strange Tennessee Facts

- Don’t go sharing your Netflix password in Tennessee, this can get you in big trouble.

- Kooky Canuck of Memphis has a 12 pound burger on the menu.

- Creator of the world-famous Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s died after angrily kicking a safe and hurting his toe, leading to the blood infection that would be his demise.

- Before you post that potentially disturbing picture on your Facebook wall, reconsider. Posting something that could cause emotional distress without a purpose in Tennessee is against the law.

- In Tennessee, it’s against the law for students to hold hands while at school as this is considered a “gateway” sexual activity.

- A whale is the only animal you’re allowed to hunt from a moving vehicle in Tennessee.

- A lot of places claim they invented Mountain Dew, but according to the company, the neon syrupy goodness was first created in Knoxville in the ’30s as a new drink to mix with whiskey.

- If you’ve ever heard a Tennessean referred to as a Butternut, it dates back to the tan color of their uniforms during the civil war.

- Hungry while you’re road tripping through Tennessee? It’s completely legal to pick up some roadkill to feast on.

- Shelby County has more horses per capita than any other county in America.

- The Lost Sea in Sweetwater is the largest underground lake in the United States and the second-largest non-subglacial underground lake in the entire world, with over 13 acres of water discovered so far with no end in sight.

- Next time you’re heading to your favorite fishing hole, leave the lasso at home. It’s illegal to catch a fish by this means in the Volunteer State.

- Famous for her role in “Misery” "Titanic" and her recent role as a murderous socialite in “American Horror Story,” Kathy Bates is a Tennessean.

- That pet skunk will have to stay behind after your next vacation. It’s illegal to bring skunks into the state.

- Tennessee is bordered by more states than any other state, except for Missouri, with which it ties at eight. The states are Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri.

- Columbia, Tenn. is the mule capital of the world, with thousands of mules present at the Mule Day Parade, including events like the Mule Day Queen contest and the mull pull.

- The world’s largest teapot collection is in the council chambers of the Trenton City Hall, with over 525 rare pots donated by Dr. Frederick C. Freed.

- Famous for his velvety smooth voice, Morgan Freeman was born in Memphis in 1937.

- Over 50 percent of Tennessee residents say they are “very religious”, making it the sixth most religious place to be in the nation, safely securing it’s spot in the bible belt.

- “R-E-S-P-E-C-T, don’t know what it means to me!” But what I do know is that Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis in 1942.

- Dyersburg women have to wait to hear back from their man. After all, it’s technically against the law for Dyersburg women to call a man for a date.

- Don’t head to the arcade in Nashville until you’re at least 18. You must be at least that old to play pinball, as it’s legally considered a coin-operated gaming machine.

- You can move in with your girlfriends, but not TOO many of them. If eight or more women are living together in a Tennessee house it is considered a brothel. Yikes!

- In Oneida the song, "It Ain't Goin' To Rain No Mo'" is actually outlawed. Don't hum that tune too loud if you make it out there.

- Bummer, guys - you can't drive in Tennessee while you're asleep. Tempting as it is.

- No Christian parent may require their children to pick up trash from the highway on Easter day.

- Any person who participates in a duel may not hold any public office in the state.

- All persons riding scooters must ride in single file. (Nashville)

- It’s illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM. (Memphis)

- Hollow logs may not be sold in the state of Tennessee.

- When you pull up to a stop sign you must fire a gun out the window to warn horse carriages that you are coming. (Lenior County)

- Throwing stones is prohibited as it might break a window. (Nashville)

- It's illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians. (Memphis)

- One may not throw bottles at a tree. (Bell Buckle)

- In Tennessee, the definition of “dumb animal” includes every living creature.

- No person may roller skate and listen to a personal cd player at the same time. (Nashville)

- No Dog-Mating Near Churches.

- Panhandlers must first obtain a $10 permit before begging on the streets of downtown Memphis. (Memphis)

- Bar owners may not let patrons make loud, unusual noises after 8:00pm. (Kimball)

- Jumping Off A Building Is Punishable By - Wait For It - Death.

- No 'Fancy' Bike-Riding Allowed. Any act involving taking both hands off the handlebars or both feet off the pedals. Kids ages 16 and younger will receive a $1 fine for breaking this law, while older perpetrators face stiffer fines, ranging from $30 to $100.

- A Husband Must Give Permission For His Wife To Buy A Hat.

- All Dandelions Must Be Under 10 Inches.

- No Hitting Vending Machines.(Claiborne Count)

- No Silly String In Public. The penalty for breaking this law is a $1,000 fine.