Flag Seal Nickname(s) : The Volunteer State Motto(s) : Agriculture and Commerce Click to View Image Official language(s) English Demonym Tennessean Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Metropolitan Area Area   Ranked 36th in the U.S.  - Total 42,143 sq mi (109,247 km 2 )  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)