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 is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, and Arkansas and Missouri to the west. The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern part of the state, and the Mississippi River forms the state's western border. Tennessee's capital and second largest city is Nashville, which has a population of 626,144.