The East Central State of the USA is Tennessee, which is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by eight other states, including Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south, Arkansas to the west, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is known for its diverse geography, ranging from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River in the west. It is also home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the United States.