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Need 8 Tennessee ‘state songs’?

Did you know that Tennessee has seven “state songs”?

Do you think it was important for our Tennessee legislators to busy themselves about adopting an eighth? Well, the House Finance Committee on Tuesday approved consideration of another.

You might guess that “Rocky Top” is one Tennessee state song. And maybe you remember the “Tennessee Waltz.” But do you recall the others?

Is it “necessary” to add the latest state song proposal, titled, “So I’ll Just Shine in Tennessee (I’m a Jackson, Tennessee, Nugget)”?

Can you sing it or whistle it or …?