Check out my article on this here.

When people are told to count slowly, they don't say "One Tennessee, Two Tennessee, Three Tennessee..."

Location, location, location.

Mississippi
4 - I's & 4 - S's
2 - P's

Tennessee
4 - E's
2 -N's & 2 - S's

And that is just the beginning!

What kind of differences are you looking for? My step mom was from Mississippi and my mom from TN. While both were southern cooks, they were very different. I'd say Mississippi has a little influence from Louisiana. I believe Mississippi is also more hot and humid. 

T versus M 

E versus I

N versus S 

Bo Zivak 

Two different States, about five/six hours or so apart driving by car. Both are dominant Republican when it comes to voting. So many other differences, that I would take more than one book to write about it. Enjoy your week:) Katina

2 more letters in Mississippi.  

One begins with an M and one begins with a T?

What is you take Bo Zivak 

AI is good at this stuff.

From Meta Llama:

Geography and Climate

• Mississippi is located in the Deep South, bordering the Gulf of Mexico, while Tennessee is located in the southeastern United States, bordering the Appalachian Mountains.
• Mississippi has a more flat and low-lying terrain, with the Mississippi River running along its western border. Tennessee has a more varied terrain, with mountains, hills, and valleys.
• Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Tennessee has a humid continental climate, with colder winters and hotter summers in the south.

Economy

• Mississippi's economy is driven by agriculture (cotton, poultry, and timber), manufacturing (textiles, furniture, and automotive), and tourism (Gulf Coast beaches and casinos).
• Tennessee's economy is driven by music and entertainment (Nashville is known as "Music City"), manufacturing (automotive, chemicals, and textiles), and tourism (Great Smoky Mountains National Park and attractions like Dollywood).

Culture

• Mississippi is known for its rich musical heritage, including blues, gospel, and country music. It's also famous for its Southern cuisine, including barbecue, catfish, and sweet tea.
• Tennessee is known for its country music scene, with Nashville being the hub of the industry. It's also famous for its whiskey distilleries and the Jack Daniel's brand.
• Mississippi has a strong African American cultural heritage, with many historic sites and museums dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement. Tennessee also has a significant African American population, but its cultural identity is more closely tied to its Appalachian roots.

History

• Mississippi was a major battleground during the American Civil War, with many significant battles fought on its soil. It was also a key location during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
• Tennessee was a border state during the Civil War, with some areas supporting the Union and others supporting the Confederacy. It was also the site of many important battles, including the Battle of Shiloh.
• Mississippi has a complex and often troubled racial history, with many instances of racial violence and discrimination. Tennessee has a more mixed history, with both progressive and regressive elements.

Politics

• Mississippi is generally considered a conservative state, with a strong Republican presence. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1972.
• Tennessee is also considered a conservative state, but it has a more moderate streak. It has voted Republican in most presidential elections, but has also elected Democratic governors and senators.

Education

• Mississippi consistently ranks near the bottom of national education rankings, with low scores in reading and math.
• Tennessee has made significant improvements in education in recent years, with higher scores in reading and math. It's also home to several top-ranked universities, including Vanderbilt and the University of Tennessee.

The Mississippi River.

4 "e" versus 4 "i"??

Although both have 3 sets of repeating letters, Tennessee ends in repeating letters and Mississippi does not. Just sayin' Jeff

Two states walk into a bar...

Bo Zivak 

Just the spelling:  ''M I double S I double S I double P I

IDK, does it have anything to do with whether cousins can legally marry?

I'm teasing, AZ it's legal if the woman is over 65 and not childbearing age! LOL

A state line and a shoreline.

Sorry :( no idea... but I like Dario Ferreira answer 

Here's a great chart for you, Bo...

Here it is on a map - they do share state-lines.


And, of course, the Mississippi River flows through both states (not a difference, but, a similarity)!

Boiled peanuts!  Now that you mention it, we used to buy those here in the little corner stores, but sadly I don't see them anymore... both the corner stores and the peanuts.

Comments have gone wild.  Wat answers are you lookin for?

One state dots their I's and the the other is Easy to spot!

One starts with M and one starts with T... in a nutshell.