What is another word for tennessean?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛnɪsˌi͡ən] (IPA) 
Tenneessean, a term commonly used to refer to a resident of Tennessee, can have several synonyms. Some of the popular alternatives include Volunteer, Nashvillian, and Memphian. Volunteer is a widely recognized term and the official nickname given to Tennesseans due to their history of volunteering in vital events like the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. Nashvillian, on the other hand, refers to a resident of Nashville, Tennessee's capital city. Residents of Memphis, Tennessee's largest city, may be referred to as Memphians. Other synonyms for Tennessee include Tennessean, Tennesseean, Tennesseeite, and Volunteer Stater, though the latter is less common.
