NASHVILLE (AP) - A poll of 700 registered voters conducted by Public Policy Polling lists Tennessee as the third most favorable state, behind Hawaii and Colorado.

The random, automated interviews were done by telephone during a four-month period ending in February. Those surveyed were asked if they had a favorable or unfavorable view of the state, with no criteria specified. Forty-eight percent rated Tennessee favorable, 14 percent unfavorable and 38 percent were undecided.

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development said the poll was not paid for or authorized by any campaign or political organization nor by the state.

Public Policy Polling, based in Raleigh, N.C., is a commercial company that conducts polls on a variety of issues. According to its website, most topics are campaigns, politics and public policy.