Tennessee allows drivers to turn right on a red light unless it is expressly marked “no right turn on red.” Drivers turning right on red must come to a complete stop at the red light and treat it like a “yield” sign, checking for oncoming traffic and proceeding only when […]
TIL In Dyersburg, Tennessee, it’s illegal for a girl to ask a boy out on a date over the phone. And the law supports this. What are the stupidest laws in Tennessee? The 20 Weirdest Laws to Come from Tennessee It is illegal to post images online that cause emotional […]
The major products manufactured in the state are computers and electronic equipment, transportation equipment, foods (including beverages and tobacco), chemicals, and metal products. Automobile manufacturing has been one of the fastest-growing segments of Tennessee’s manufacturing sector since the late 20th century. What is only made in Tennessee? The Interior & […]
There are plenty of cities that have their own unique alcoholic drinks, but the Nashville Bushwacker is truly one of a kind. This creamy, boozy version of a thick milkshake is now the go-to frozen drink for bar hoppers, brunch, happy hour, and bachelorettes in the Music City of Tennessee. […]
The 20 Weirdest Laws to Come from Tennessee It is illegal to post images online that cause emotional distress without a legitimate purpose. Within the borders of the state of Tennessee, it is illegal for you to share your Netflix password. It’s illegal for kids to hold hands in school. […]
The Volunteer State. NASHVILLE, Tenn. How did Tennessee get its nickname? Tennessee became known as the “Volunteer State” during the War of 1812 due to the key role played by volunteers from the Tennessee militia. Newspapers of the day touted the military spirit of the men of Tennessee. What is […]
How did Gould and Fisk prevent Vanderbilt’s takeover of the New York Central Railroad? they printed excessive shares of stock; therefore, making the decreasing the value of stock owned by Vanderbilt. What do Gould and Fisk do to thwart Vanderbilts plan to buy the Erie rail line? What do Jay […]
What affect did closing the bridge have on the New York Central railroad and how did Vanderbilt profit from it? It drove their stock value into the ground. Vanderbilt bought the stock and gained control of the railroad. What was the impact of closing the Albany bridge? What effect did […]
Yet Vanderbilt believed that by adding the Erie to his network of other railroads, which included the New York Central, he could control much of the nation’s railroad network. Did Vanderbilt buy Erie Railroad? Vanderbilt lost more than $7 million in his attempt to gain control over Erie Railway Company, […]
To meet the challenge of providing training for entry into this exciting and growing field, Vanderbilt offers its undergraduates an interdisciplinary program of concentration in Neuroscience. What should I major in for neuroscience? A demanding major, neuroscience is quite interdisciplinary. You’ll likely be required to take a combination of biology, […]
Cornelius Vanderbilt apparently treated his employees badly, offering them very low wages and poor working conditions. Vanderbilt was perceived by his contemporaries as a ruthless character who spent too little time worrying about people’s perception about him. How were workers treated by Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt’s reply blamed the low wages on […]
SUMMIT Ascent: This is the general admission ticket (SUMMIT Experience) plus the glass elevator experience. Online tickets start at $59 for adults and $53 for youth. Ultimate SUMMIT: This is the general admission ticket plus the glass elevator plus a SUMMIT signature cocktail by Danny Meyer. What is Summit experience? […]
The Empire State Building observatory is open 365 days a year, 8 a.m.-2 a.m., with the last elevator going up at 1:15 a.m. Purchased tickets allow you to go up to either the 86th floor observation deck or the 102nd floor for an extra charge. Can you go on top […]
The Vanderbilts, considered American royalty, had booked passage on the infamous ship. However, they inevitably canceled, reportedly when a family member objected to the plan. Unfortunately, one confirmed tragedy did strike in 1914 when George unexpectedly died following an appendectomy. Did the Biltmore Estate have slaves? In at least one […]
As a result, Vanderbilt fought back, looking for a key strategic control point to leverage against his rivals. Owning the only rail bridge in and out of New York City, the Hudson River Bridge, he owned the gateway to the country’s largest port. So, he decided to cut off the […]