Tennessee Citizenship Test Questions and Answers (2026)
The USCIS civics test is the same nationwide, but the accepted answers about your Governor, U.S. Senators, and state capital depend on where you live.
Current Tennessee citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- Bill Lee (Republican)
- U.S. Senators
- Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty — you only need to name one on the test.
- Capital
- Nashville
Who is the Governor of Tennessee for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Bill Lee.
Practice saying: “The Governor of Tennessee is Bill Lee.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from Tennessee?
USCIS question 20: Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty. You only need to name one current Senator.
Practice saying: “One U.S. Senator from Tennessee is Marsha Blackburn.”
What is the capital of Tennessee?
USCIS question 44: Nashville.
Practice saying: “The capital of Tennessee is Nashville.”
Check these answers again before your interview
Governors and Senators can change after elections, appointments, or resignations; state capitals normally remain stable. Check USCIS test updates and our editorial standards and corrections policy before your interview.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Governor of Tennessee for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of Tennessee is Bill Lee (Republican). Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are Tennessee's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, Tennessee's two U.S. Senators are Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty. On the test you only need to name one of them.
What is the capital of Tennessee?
The capital of Tennessee is Nashville. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in Tennessee?
No. USCIS gives the same civics test everywhere: the officer asks up to 20 questions from the official 128-question pool, and answering 12 correctly passes. Only the answers about your Governor, your U.S. Senators, and your state capital depend on living in Tennessee.
Where do I take the citizenship test in Tennessee?
At the USCIS field office handling your case. Your interview appointment notice (Form I-797C) lists the exact office and address. Use that notice as the authority rather than assuming every Tennessee applicant visits the same office.
Practice the official questions
Related pool questions: How many U.S. Senators are there? · Who does a U.S. Senator represent? · What is the capital of the United States?
Study with the Tennessee citizenship test preparation guide.
Practice free in the interactive simulator or take the free 20-question practice test.