Tennessee is the 16th state of the United States of America.
- In 1973, Big Bird met with then mayor of Knoxville Kyle Testerman, who officially documented the bird as an honorary citizen of the town.[1]
- Roy Clark performed "Rocky Top," the state song of Tennessee, with Lubbock Lou and his Jughuggers in The Muppet Show episode 303.
- The state flag of Tennessee is seen in Kermit the Frog's office in Little Muppet Monsters.
- The Muppet Elvises often made references to Memphis, TN in the Muppets Tonight sketch Great Moments in Elvis History.
- Oscar's Uncle Louie is from Tennessee.
- The Muppets have visited Elvis Presley's home, Graceland, which is located in Memphis.
- An animated Sesame Street segment ("Budgie (10 Song)") stars a number 10 from Tennessee.
- A Toyota Highlander ad in 2014 showed Zoot and Janice visiting Nashville.