What does the cryptic crossword clue "Local Tennessee state visits (6)" mean?

The definition is "Local". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AVER (synonym="state") in TN (synonym="Tennessee") = TAVERN; definition: "Local" The answer is TAVERN.

Local Tennessee state visits (6)

Times Cryptic #28847 | 18 Across | 2024-02-23 flower

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