Practice the 2025 Citizenship Civics Test — Tennessee
Everyone answers the same 128 official questions, but four answers depend on where you live in Tennessee. Here they are, ready to rehearse out loud.
| Tennessee | Answer |
|---|---|
| State capital | Nashville |
| Governor | Bill Lee |
| U.S. senator (1) | Marsha Blackburn |
| U.S. senator (2) | Bill Hagerty |
Find your representative by ZIP code. Your U.S. representative depends on your congressional district, not just Tennessee. Enter your ZIP in the practice app and we look up the right name for you.
The three Tennessee questions on the test
- Question 62
What is the capital of your state?
Your answer: Nashville
- Question 61
Who is the governor of your state now?
Your answer: Bill Lee
- Question 23
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Your answer: Marsha Blackburn or Bill Hagerty
Rehearse it out loud
The officer asks, you answer by voice, and grading is lenient — any correct phrasing counts.
Try 10 questions free (Tennessee set)Tennessee civics test FAQ
- What is the capital of Tennessee for the civics test?
- Nashville. That is the accepted answer to civics question 62, “What is the capital of your state?”, for Tennessee residents.
- Who is the governor of Tennessee now?
- Bill Lee. Officers accept the last name alone, so “Lee” is enough. Governors change after elections — confirm before your interview.
- Who are the U.S. senators for Tennessee?
- Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty. Question 23 asks for only one of your state's senators, so naming either one is correct.
- How do I find my U.S. representative in Tennessee?
- Representatives depend on your congressional district, not just your state. Enter your ZIP code in the practice app and we fill in the correct Tennessee representative for you.
- Is the Tennessee version of the test different?
- No. Every applicant takes the same 2025 civics test of 128 questions; only the capital, governor, senator, and representative answers change with where you live in Tennessee.