Name the three Grand Divisions of Tennessee.

• A. East Tennessee; Middle Tennessee; West Tennessee
• B. East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, West Tennessee
• C. Eastern Tennessee, Central Tennessee, Western Tennessee
• D. East, Middle, and West Tennessee

Answer: (B)

Tennessee is organized into three broad regions for historical, cultural, and governmental purposes. The three Grand Divisions are East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee. This naming is the standard terminology used to describe the state's major geographic areas.

East Tennessee lies in the eastern part of the state, stretching into the Appalachian highlands and including areas like the Great Smoky Mountains and cities such as Knoxville. Middle Tennessee sits in the central region, with the Cumberland Plateau and the Nashville area shaping its identity. West Tennessee occupies the western part of the state, bordered by the Mississippi River and including Memphis.

The best answer uses these exact terms, which are the conventional Grand Divisions. Other options use synonyms like Eastern or Central that aren’t the official divisions in this context.