In psychology and logic, rationalization or rationalisation (also known as making excuses) is a defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation, and are made consciously tolerableâor even admirable and superiorâby plausible means.
The geographic center of Tennessee is located in Rutherford County, 5 miles NE of Murfreesboro. Longitude: 86Â° 37.3'W Latitude: 35Â° 47.7'N : Borders: Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia on the north and by North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, on the south. On the east, Tennessee is bordered by North Carolina. On the west, Tennessee is bordered by Missouri and Arkansas. Total Area: Tennessee covers 42,146 square miles, making it the 36th largest of the 50 states. Land Area: 41,220 square miles of Tennessee are land areas. Water Area: 926 square miles of Tennessee are covered by water. Highest Point
Tennessee Zip Code Listings 2016. At 42,143 square miles Tennessee is the 36th largest state in America. Administratively Tennessee is divided into 6,711 cities and towns and 95 counties. The state's population in 2013 was 6,495,978 making it the 17th most populous city in America.